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Food scores released
For March and April The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment March 2023 Hardee’s, Flomaton, 86, FSE Huxford SAIL (Senior) Center, Atmore, 92, limited food Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 93, FSE Chen’s Chinese Buffet , Atmore, 93, FSE Diamond Gasoline #23, Highway 21 N., Atmore, 96,…
Perdido MS runners excel in meet
Members of the track and field team, from left, Nassar Brooks, Paisley Coley, Presley Roberts, Gavin Brandt, Sarah Fajardo, Mya Martinez, Kaligan Larkin, Bentley Hall, Devontae Stapleton, Jerry Sellers, Gunner Smith, Jack Carpenter, James Fajardo, Hunter Smith, Traegan James, Scot Protsman, Swayden Byrd, Zaden Pittman, Brennan Parker, Brantley Vinson. Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders Middle School track and field team recently competed and excelled in a championship meet.The…
‘And the band played on …’
The ECHS Symphonic Band The ECMS Advanced Band Hayley Canterbury conducts News Staff Report Seasoned musicians and those less seasoned took the stage Tuesday, April 25, for the Escambia County Middle School and Escambia County High School Spring Concert.This concert marked the debut of the ECMS Junior Jazz Band which performed “After Dark” under the direction of Michael Williams, conductor.The ECHS Blue Sound Jazz Band, under the direction of conductor…
RPES holds National STEM Honor Society induction
Members of the Rachel Patterson National STEM Honor Society, from left, first row, Lela Gaines, Janell Frye, Fettler Harris, Arynn Pete, Lily-Kate O’Brien, Shabralei Hands, LaTia Wright, Melanie Williams and Saveion Johnson; second row, Treyson House, Carter Overstreet, Tamarian Webb, Brayleigh Staples, Aaliyah Pate’, Terry Allen, Ryla Crayton, Arlaysia Pete, Jah’Liyah Dawson, Kambrie Hudson and LaRoyia Turner; third row, Montez Riley, Ayden Lowe, Sylar Fularz and Lae’lyn Bogan From left,…
Obituaries, week of May 3, 2023
Catherine Tolbert Williams Mrs. Catherine Tolbert Williams, age 79, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Millbrook, Ala. She resided most of her life in Atmore, Ala. She worked as a nurse in the healthcare field for many years. She enjoyed going fishing and the outdoors gardening with both flowers and vegetables. She was very creative; loved to paint, especially oil paintings and enjoyed making different things. She loved to…