Year: 2019

Don Fletcher

Lightning causes fire, knocks out emergency communications
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Portions of Atmore’s public safety communications network were still out of order early Tuesday, damaged by a fierce thunderstorm that hit the community around 5 p.m. Friday (July 19), spewing lightning and wind that toppled trees and started a house fire. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported Monday afternoon that most of the emergency communications used by city police and firefighters had been “patched”…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Unity in the Community is Saturday
News Staff Report The annual Unity in the Community Festival will be held this Saturday, July 27. While the festival is a time for fun, it’s also a time for families to get important information and school supplies and uniforms. Organizer Ruth Robinson said about 25 community resource booths will be on hand with information to aid families. Adults wishing to receive free uniforms and supplies for their children must…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
NHS-ECHS brawl
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter A 7-on-7 football scrimmage between Northview High School and Escambia County High School turned violent Tuesday morning, July 23, at ECHS’ Herbert Barnes Stadium. Such scrimmages are normally played with no contact as players are equipped with only a helmet. The teams stayed neck-and-neck, and both seemed to be enjoying the scrimmage until a few players from each team started jawing back and forth. That…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Obituaries for week of July 24, 2019
Amanda Kay Townson Ms. Amanda Kay Townson, age 46, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Foley, Ala.  She was a native of Houston, Texas, former resident of Bratt, Fla. where she lived most of her life and had resided in Summerdale, Ala. for the past two years. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Ester Garrett. Ms. Townson is survived…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Mama Mia needs a home
Mama Mia is a 3-year-old, 38-pound shepherd mix. She is the sweetest girl who is also very loyal and protective of her people. Because of this, Mama Mia would do best as the only dog in the household. Mama Mia is heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Mama Mia Monday through…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago