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Dietrich to speak in Brewton

Noted writer Sean Dietrich will be the guest speaker at the August 22 meeting of the Escambia County (Ala.) Historical Society. Dietrich is a columnist and novelist, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Southern Living, Good Grit, The Tallahassee Democrat, South Magazine, Yellowhammer News, the Bitter Southerner, Thom Magazine, and The Mobile Press Register, and he has authored seven books. The…

ECMS holds meet and greet

Escambia County Middle School held a meet and greet Friday afternoon, August 4. Parents and students were invited to meet the teachers, bring school supplies and tour the school. Shown, Christina McClure, left, talks with one of the school counselors, Jawuan Osborne. Ms. McClure has two children attending the middle school for the first time, one in the fourth grade and one in the fifth.

YLA seeks class members

Youth Leadership Atmore is seeking class members for the upcoming school year. Applications will be available in local schools as well as the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce beginning August 14. High school juniors from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School, Northview High School and homeschool may apply. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 5, 2017.…

Yoder joins UB

United Bank’s President and CEO Robert R. Jones, III announced Lauren Yoder has joined United Bank as Assistant Vice President, Brewton Branch Manager. In her role, Yoder will work to build and expand customer relationships while maintaining the daily operations of the Brewton branch and staff. “The addition of Lauren Yoder to our team strengthens our commitment to expanding our presence in the Brewton market.” Jones said. “I am confident…

Food scores released

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for July. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Waffle House # 1969, Windriver Road N., Atmore, 78, FSE Diamond #6, E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 85, limited food Church’s Chicken (A) # 1823, Atmore, 87, FSE Ramey’s Supermarket Deli, Atmore, 88, FSE Circle K # 2721573,…