Atmore News

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for June. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Chen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 82, FSE Circle K # 2721573, W. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 89, FSE Diamond #6 1322, E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 89, limited food Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Brewton, 91, FSE Subway #27718, Jack Springs Road,…

News Staff Report Beth Drew, assistant superintendent for the Escambia County School System, announced that this Friday, July 13, county school officials will conduct an exercise designed to test the reliability of the ECSS communications systems in the event of a real emergency. The test will be conducted in conjunction with local emergency responders, and several agencies will participate, Drew said.“This is all a coordinated event to check our communication…

In preparation for hurricane season, Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) teamed up with Feeding the Gulf Coast for disaster relief. Monday, July 2, WCH representatives presented a donation of $27,218 to the Mobile-based food bank. The funds will be used to pack almost two trailer loads of relief boxes with non-perishable food and bottled water. Feeding the Gulf Coast CEO Cathy Pope explained the importance of local food banks in the…