Month: May 2018

Don Fletcher

Arrests made in gunfire incident
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although Atmore police are not yet ready to release the names of their suspects, Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed this week that numerous individuals have been arrested in connection with the April 28 hail of gunfire that awakened residents of several neighborhoods. “We’ve made several arrests in that case,” Brooks told local reporters. “We’re not ready to release the names yet because there are…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Memorial Day service planned
News Staff Report VFW Post 7016 and American Legion Post 90 are holding a Memorial Day observance Monday, May 28. VFW Commander Billy Gates and American Legion Commander Billy Elder will begin the service with opening remarks. Alabama Representative Alan Baker is scheduled to read the Memorial Day proclamation. Keynote speaker will be Bobby Davis, ALARNG. The observance always includes the Placing of the Wreath, Memorial Roll Call, a gun…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Crawfish Crawl is Saturday
News Staff Report Got a hankerin’ for some crawfish? Show up at Tom Byrne Park this Saturday and eat your fill. The Chamber of Commerce is holding the first Crawfish Crawl – an all-you-can-eat event with live entertainment! Gates open at 10 a.m. and at 11a.m., crawfish will be served. Live entertainment, beginning at 10:30, includes the ECHS Jazz Band followed immediately by Britt & Brad. At 12:30, Nashville recording…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Splash pad opens Friday
By DON FLETCHER The anticipated opening of Atmore’s splash pad — a 2,000-square feet, water-themed playground for children — is just a few days away, and children and parents throughout the area are chomping at the bit to make use of the new kiddie attraction. The official opening of the water-spouting, water-dumping, water-spraying fun zone will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, following the ceremonial ribbon cutting, which is set…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Honoring excellence
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer For the 33rd year, the Atmore Rotary Club honored students from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Northview High School for academic achievement. The Rotary Academic All-Star program was held Thursday, May 10, in ECHS Hodnette Auditorium. One hundred thirty-eight students were recognized. Eight of them are four-year Academic All-Stars: Anna Bell Barberree, Northview High School; Lazarrian Boykin, Escambia County…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago