Month: February 2017

Don Fletcher

Suspects nabbed
Two Tallahassee men were arrested last week in connection with the recent thefts of several vehicles in two states, including one that was taken from an Atmore dealership. According to booking information posted on the Leon County (Fla.) Jail’s website, Jaghee Anderson, 19, and his brother, 20-year-old Derrick Anderson, were arrested January 30. Each remained behind bars on Tuesday, under total bonds of $33,500 on four counts of grand theft…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
GECA play coming up
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is presenting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest this month. Sherrie Hursh and her daughter Dana Landis are directing the two casts – both are complete children’s casts, with a total of 36 kids. ages 7 to 18. One cast will perform Thursday and Saturday, the other on Friday and Sunday. In addition, they are performing 12 school shows.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
64 apply for ECHS coaching position
There was no shortage of candidates seeking to fill the head football coach-athletic director vacancy at Escambia County High School. ECHS Principal Dennis Fuqua confirmed this week that a nationwide search for a new coach and AD has netted more than five dozen candidates from several states, including at least one who is currently employed by the county school system. He said he’s happy with the response. “We had 64…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Celebrating Rosa Parks’ legacy – Honoring those who make a difference
The 11th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast celebrated Mrs. Parks’ legacy as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, but it was also a celebration of outstanding citizens. The event was held Saturday, February 4, at Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. As always, Lillie Johnson and the Atmore Family Life Center, members of Lillie’s family, and her “Breakfast Club” (the kitchen crew) were excellent hosts. James Cox, former assistant superintendent…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of February 8, 2017
Sidney Selvin Warrick Mr. Sidney Selvin Warrick, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2016 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Jay, Fla. and has resided in Pensacola most of his life. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Fannie Warrick; three brothers, J.T. Warrick, Dawyan Warrick and Rayford Warrick and sister, Pearl Lambeth. Mr. Warrick is survived by…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago