Category: Community

Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital Therapy Services has announced a Halloween event designed specifically for children with special needs and their families. The event, called “Sensory Innovations” designed and coordinated by the Therapy Services Clinic will be held Monday, October 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Sometimes children with special needs are unable to participate in the ‘traditional’ trick-or-treat experience due to the unpredictability of Halloween,” said…

Handsome Snoop is a year old male hound / terrier mix. Snoop is good with kids and other animals and he loves playing outside. If you are looking for an awesome friend to enjoy playing with outside in this beautiful Fall weather, Snoop is your guy! He is also the perfect partner for “Tongue Out Tuesday” selfies. He is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a…

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for September. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 87, FSE Atmore Donuts, Atmore, 90, FSE Holiday Inn Express Kitchen, Atmore, 91, FSE Waffle House #1969, Atmore, 92, FSE Chen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 94, FSE Pizza Hut #2076, Brewton, 95, FSE Pizza…

Special to Atmore News The 2019-2020 Escambia County Middle School Peer Helpers have been named. They were selected based on teacher recommendations, a screening process by the sponsors, and an interview. To be selected as a Peer Helper is an honor. ECMS Peer Helpers empower their peers to stand-up against substance abuse and other issues that may interfere with their education. ECMS Peer Helpers are coordinated by Cordia Coleman Lee,…

The staff at Huxford Elementary School held their annual fall carnival Thursday, October 10. They always feature several games and other activities. And one of the most popular activities every year is the cake walk.