Don Fletcher

Bubba Cruz 2
Car club presents rat-rods, ribs, wrestling July 19-20   By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Fans of rat-rods, barbecued ribs and wrestling can get their fill when the Lottie Road Kustoms car club presents its second annual Bubba Cruz and burnout celebration on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. The two-day family fun affair will begin at 8 a.m. each day. Admission for the two days is $20 for those ages…
Atmore teen authors book
News Staff Report It’s not often a church member writes a book, but when the member is in only the ninth grade, that’s cause for recognition. The congregation of El Bethel Holiness Church honored LaAsia Sharnae Henderson for her book Super Galactic Heroes, The Flight of the Cyclops. LaAsia, 15, will be in the 10th grade this year. She takes all honors classes and is an all-A honor roll student.…
Brewton ministry receives grant
News Staff Report New Beginnings Ministries in Brewton changes lives – not only through the services and outreach at the worship center, but also through the drug rehab programs which include an inpatient rehab facility. All are under the leadership of Pastor Bo Bell. Recently, Atmore attorney Charles Godwin nominated the organization for a grant and encouraged Bell to submit a grant application to the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, whose…
Remembering the stories of our heroes
For Americans from coast to coast, Independence Day is a celebration of our nation’s birthday with friends and family. The day also offers an opportunity for reflection. In Washington, President Trump held a “Salute to America” celebration on the National Mall in honor of our troops. The patriotic spectacle, featuring military bands, aircraft flyovers and fireworks, was highlighted by a speech in which President Trump praised our “truly extraordinary heritage”…
Officers installed
American Legion Auxiliary held installation of officers Monday, July 8, with District 34 Secretary / Treasurer Cindy Bass conducting the ceremony. Shown are the newly elected and installed officers, from left, Rebecca Hopper, sergeant at arms; Glenda Chancy, secretary / treasurer; Sondra McKinley, vice-president; Mary Stanley, president; Breanna McGowan, Jr. Auxiliary vice-president; Jordan Salter, Jr. Auxiliary chaplain; Cindy Bass. Not pictured are Barbara Grindle with Auxiliary; Kaitlin Carnley, Jr. Auxiliary…