Atmore News

Kids at the Atmore Public Library summer reading program had quite a treat Friday, June 10, when Sierra Stiles and Linda West with Turtle Point Science Center brought turtles, lizards, a baby alligator, creepy crawly bugs, and, yes, a snake for the kids to see and touch. Shown, Stiles, holds the little alligator.

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for May. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentDISHA, LLC dba First Choice Grocery, Atmore, 84,FSEMcDonald’s #33548, 5995 Hwy. 21, Atmore, 89, FSEJalisco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 93, FSEThe Coffee House LLC, Atmore, 93, FSEWalmart #7247 (Retail / Produce), Atmore, 94, retail food storeSonic Drive-In #6618 45, Atmore,…

On May 8, Meredith McGhee graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Associate of Arts in Biochemistry from Pensacola State College. Meredith wore medals identifying her as a Presidential Scholar and recipient of a Student Excellence Award.Meredith is the daughter of Kent and Tracy Bottjer McGhee, and granddaughter of John and Dottie Padgett, and Willis and Arentha McGhee.

Essie Josey By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Friends of Essie Josey gathered at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall to help her celebrate her 100th birthday Monday, June 13. About 40 people were in attendance.Essie was born on June 13, 1922, and was the fourth child of seven. As she grew older, it became her responsibility to look after the younger children. When she married, she moved to Texas…