Day: November 1, 2017

Don Fletcher

Man arrested in thefts – 2 store robberies, 1 truck
An Atmore man was arrested at an October 25 wreck site and charged with the predawn armed robberies of two local convenience stores and the theft of the truck he reportedly used as a getaway vehicle after committing the second stick-up. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported last week that James Ronald Marshall Jr., 18, was taken into custody and charged with three counts each of first-degree robbery and first-degree…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
BOE honors bands
The Escambia County Board of Education recognized high school bands at the regular meeting Thursday, October 26. “This past Saturday all three high school bands participated in the 36th Annual Little Big Horn Marching Band Contest,” Superintendent John Knott said. “All bands represented our schools and the Escambia County School System very well.” The board recognized Escambia County High School, Flomaton High School, and W.S. Neal High School bands. The…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Stomp the Yard Saturday
Houston Avery Park will come alive with the squeals and laughter of children on Saturday, November 4, when Destiny Worship Center presents its 11th Annual Stomp the Yard event. Or at least organizers of the event hope that’s what happens. The event was originally scheduled for October 7, but the anticipated rain and wind from Hurricane Nate forced a last-minute cancellation. Billed as “a gathering of gifted youth,” the five-hour,…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Community Thanksgiving Service set
The Community Thanksgiving Service will be Sunday, November 19, at 6 p.m., at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Brennan Peacock, First United Methodist Church, will bring the message and there will be special music from several churches. Participating churches are Bethel United Methodist, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist, McRae Street United Methodist, Grace Fellowship, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago