Month: June 2020

Don Fletcher

No parole for 3 convicted in Escambia Co.
Booker Duncan By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles denied last week parole for two men who were convicted in Escambia County Circuit Court. The denials — for Wallace K. Booker and Kelly Edward Duncan — came during hearings held by the board on June 17. Booker, who is housed at Fountain Correctional Facility, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in Mobile…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Prison contraband
DOC announces 22 free-world arrests News Staff Report Alabama Department of Corrections officials announced this week that the department’s Law Enforcement Services Division made numerous arrests over the past three months of staff members and free-world individuals attempting to introduce illegal contraband into correctional facilities. Three of 22 free-world arrests were made at Fountain Correctional Facility near Atmore. No details, names of those arrested or mug shots of the suspects…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
‘Healing’ meeting
Dialogue, but no plan yet, for bridging racial divide The Rev. Dr. Monroe Tucker, front, facing the audience, gave the benediction to dismiss the meeting By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The public meeting held last Thursday, June 18, at Atmore City Hall Auditorium was the second in a proposed series of sessions designed to provide dialogue that could ultimately help devise a plan to bridge the gap between residents…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Chamber holding video political forum
By EMILY WILSON Special to Atmore News The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce to hold candidate digital forum inviting all qualifying candidates whether opposed or unopposed running for political office in the City of Atmore to participate. Throughout the country, in today’s political climate, politics are becoming a very contentious area. The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce believes now more than ever it is imperative that we as a community…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
GECA reservations
News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “Young Frankenstein” ends its eight-performance run this week. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, seating is limited to 60 seats per show. By special arrangement, GECA will have shows on Thursday, June 25, Friday, June 26, Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., and the Sunday show begins at 2 p.m.…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago