Atmore News

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for January. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentTavern of Atmore, 89, limited foodExpress Mart #6, 325 N Main Street, Atmore, 91, limited foodQuick Stop Food Mart, LLC, 50 A Carver Avenue, Atmore, 92, FSEAtmore Convenience 1 LLC, 6450 Hwy. 21 N., Atmore, 93, limited foodLil’ Angels…

Special to Atmore News All Escambia County, Alabama, students in grades 7-12 have been invited to participate in the upcoming Escambia County Beef Cook-off, which will take place at 5 p.m. this Friday, February 23, at Flomaton High School.The winner and a runner-up will be selected in each of two age divisions. The Junior Division includes students in grades 7-9; those in grades 10-12 will compete in the Senior Division.This…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Three Escambia County High players combined for all but 5 of their team’s points, and the Blue Devils dominated the final period to claim a 43-35 win over UMS-Wright in February 19 semifinals action of the AHSAA Class 4A South Regional Basketball Tournament.Sophomore guard Cleo Bolar Jr. hit for 17 points to lead the team in scoring, while seniors Stephen Williams (12), and Lorenzo Arnold…

Escambia County High School wrestler Elijah “EJ” Thomas, a five-sport athlete, displays the second-place medal he earned in his weight class (Class 1A-4A competition) at the AHSAA State Wrestling Championships, held last weekend in Huntsville. Thomas, a senior, caught 28 passes for 476 yards and 5 touchdowns while also returning 2 kicks for scores during his senior football season and is also listed on the school’s track, basketball and baseball…

Escambia Academy’s Charlie Sasser,left, and Luke Bell, right, competed in the 2024 AISA All Star Game last Tuesday, February 13, at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Also, Sasser was named as game MVP.