Month: August 2020

Don Fletcher

Reynolds sworn in as municipal judge
District Judge Eric Coale, at left, administers the oath of office to Reynolds as Sherilyn Reynolds holds the Bible. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer It wasn’t that long ago that Karean Reynolds became the first black attorney to join the Escambia County Bar Association. Monday, August 10, he became the city of Atmore’s first black municipal court judge. Reynolds first gained unanimous council approval to replace Todd Stearns, who…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Another COVID death here
News Staff Report The most current data from Escambia County Healthcare Authority shows that confirmed cases of COVID-19 have reached almost 1,100. A 17th virus-related death has occurred since Friday. The numbers: Statewide 99,390 confirmed cases; 1,733 deaths Escambia Co. 1,087 confirmed cases; 17 deaths Local hospitals Atmore Community Hospital 476 confirmed cases; 2,103 samples collected D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital 204 confirmed cases; 1,001 specimens collected Nursing homes (Thru July…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Woman charged in sister’s murder
Gaines By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A routine traffic stop on an Atmore street led to the Sunday afternoon arrest of a local woman who had been sought for several months on charges that she is responsible for the death of her sister, whose badly decomposed remains were discovered March 26 inside a Jones Street trailer. According to a press release issued Monday, August 10, by Atmore Police Chief…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 9, 2020
Franklin “Red” D. Cotton Cotton Mr. Franklin “Red” D. Cotton, age 83, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. He was born to the late J. D. and Ada E. Brown Cotton. He owned and operated The T&W Flea Market and numerous furniture stores in Pensacola, Fla for many years. He moved to Atmore and opened The Atmore Flea Market, Cotton’s Furniture Store and Cotton’s Mini Storage. He was…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
ECMS open house
Parents and students are invited to attend Escambia County Middle School’s drive through open house Thursday, August 6, from noon until 2 p.m. Everyone will simply drive around the school and see grade-level instructors welcoming the students for this upcoming school year. Bins will be provided marked by grades for supply drop-off. For those who cannot attend, a virtual open house will be scheduled.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago