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Food scores released
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 EstablishmentHuddle House, Brewton, 77, FSENew China Buffet, Brewton, 77, FSECountry Express – Deli, Brewton, 81, FSEMark’s, Brewton, 82, FSEBrewton Food Mart, Inc., Brewton, 83, FSECamp 31 LLC, Brewton, 86, FSEAtmore Convenience 1 LLC, 6450 Hwy. 21 N., Atmore, 87,…
Outstanding care at ACH
The back of the shirt tells the story By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News I’m sure that none of us look forward to going to the doctor’s office or the hospital. It may be the news we don’t want to hear, the long wait in the waiting room, or the people we encounter who work in those locations. More often than not, the experience isn’t something to write home about.I…
ECMS art contest
Aryanna Jones Isabelle See Raniyah Johnson Jayden Wallace Escambia County Middle School recently held a schoolwide art contest.Winners were selected from various categories and their artwork goes on to compete in the Escambia County Youth Art Show. The Brewton Council of the Arts is the sponsor of this county-wide event.Winners at ECMS are as follows:1st place – Aryanna Jones (8th grade)2nd Place – Isabella See (8th grade)3rd Place – Raniyah…
Boggan, Grissett honored at Gaines Chapel
W.J. and Glender Grissett with Kappa Alpha Psi members Urla Boggan and family W.J. Grissett and Urla Boggan By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Someone said it’s important to give folks accolades while they’re here to receive and enjoy them, not after they pass away.That was certainly the case Saturday afternoon, March 1, as the congregations of Gaines Chapel AME Church and Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, family and friends honored Sister Urla…
Obituaries, week of March 5, 2025
Malcolm Barry McCord, Jr.Mr. Malcolm Barry McCord, Jr., a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away at his home on February 24, 2025 surrounded by loving family members.  Barry was born May 15, 1951 in Mobile, AL to Malcolm Barry McCord, Sr. and Audrey Dockens McCord.  Barry touched many lives with his laughter and wisdom that brought warmth to all who knew him.  Barry…