NewsDon Fletcher

Suspect killed; trooper wounded during shootout
Alford By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer One suspect was killed, two other suspects and a state trooper were injured, during a shootout that took place Sunday evening, April 9, after a chase that began along Interstate 65 in Conecuh County carried into northern Escambia County.According to a press release issued by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials, the incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. when Cpl. Jeremy Alford of ALEA’s Highway…
ECHS students get reality check from ‘Prom Promise’ program
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High School students got a reality check last Thursday, March 30, as they counted down the hours until their prom.“Prom Promises,” a special program headed up by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and conducted by several public and private safety entities, gave the students a chilling prelude to the formal party, which was held last Friday, March 31, accenting how a night of…
Hall of Fame to induct 12
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher As happened with so many events, Covid shut down the Atmore Area Hall of Fame for three years. But the HOF committee has met, considered new nominations and previous nominations and is planning an induction ceremony to be held in May.According to HOF committee chairman Billy Conn Madison and committee member Ann Gordon, 12 individuals will be inducted in an effort to “catch up.”Inductees are James…
Who’s News?
By Atmore News Staff Flame still burning Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles and wife Darlene celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary March 30. Darlene, who is the nurse for Dr. Marc Saunders, the city’s newest physician, said the secret to keeping the fire burning for such a long time is that she “raised” her husband. Ron said, “that’s probably correct, but it could go either way.” The couple has four children…