Year: 2018

Don Fletcher

Jackson holds early lead in sheriff’s race
Escambia Co., Fla. deputy sheriff Heath Jackson held a 70-vote lead over Escambia Co., Ala. Chief Deputy Mike Lambert in early returns posted on the Alabama Secretary of State website.   Jackson held a 240-170 lead over Lambert in the first local vote totals reported.   District 7 BOE member Coleman Wallace led Independent challenger Amanda “Mandi” Thompson by a 17-10 margin.
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Incumbents grab early leads in heavy voting
  Gov. Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall, Alabama District 66 Rep. Alan Baker and U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne grabbed big leads in early and unofficial voting results reported by the Alabama Secretary of State Office.   Ivey led challenger Walt Maddox by a 334-86 margin in the first returns posted, while Marshall, an Atmore native, held a 330-92 lead over challenger Joseph Siegelman.   Baker held a similar lead…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Man arrested after domestic dispute
News Staff Report An Appleton Road resident was arrested Monday (November 5) after Escambia County deputies responded to a domestic dispute at his home. According to a press release issued by ECSO Chief Deputy Mike Lambert, Timothy Wade McCall, 30, was taken into custody after law enforcement officers and tracking dogs caught up with him in a wooded area near his home. Sheriff’s reports show that the incident began around…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Veterans Day events planned
Honoring our veterans News Staff Report Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11, and several events are planned around the day. Perdido Elementary / Middle School The school’s annual Veterans Day celebration will be held Friday, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m., in the gym. This year’s program will feature special guest speaker Major Jamie Barnes, the Baldwin County High School JROTC Flag and Rifle Drill teams, Perdido Middle School Band, and former…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Canoe Homecoming set
Canoe Homecoming set The Canoe Homecoming will be held on November 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., along Lowery Lane in downtown Canoe. Arts and crafts vendors, food, and reenactors and a living history camp will be set up at the Confederate Memorial. There will also be a historical presentation regarding Canoe at the Civic Center during the day. For more info call 251-294-0293.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago