Month: August 2020

Don Fletcher

CACC-ECHS forge Partnership
Will have students job-ready David Lanier addresses the board. Amy Cabaniss is seated at left. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer When members of the Atmore Industrial Development Board met August 10 to hear that prospects were more than good that a massive peanut processing plant would locate here, it wasn’t the only good news they heard. Before the peanut mill was discussed, the AIDB members — Chairman Richard Maxwell,…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
High-speed chase through town
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A Monroeville man was arrested on numerous charges Friday after he led police on a high-speed chase along two city streets. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said this week that 20-year-old Jaden Smith was taken into custody after a brief foot chase that took place when he wrecked his vehicle at West Park after running through the stop sign at Ridgeley Street and Wilson…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
City election Tuesday
New D4 rep guaranteed; all incumbents face challengers By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore’s last city election cycle, in 2016, saw opposition in only one race. That won’t be the case this year. Fifteen individuals are seeking six offices up for grabs in the municipal election — set to take place next Tuesday, August 25 — including at least one challenger for each incumbent and a guaranteed new face…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Voter lists in this week’s paper
In this week’s edition of Atmore News (August 19), we’re running voter lists for the upcoming municipal election. These lists include the names of ACTIVE voters. If your name is not on a list, you may be considered an INACTIVE voter, meaning you have not voted in the last 2 federal elections (8 years). If you have questions or concerns, contact the Board of Registrars in Brewton: Board of Registrars…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 16, 2020
LaConstance Rivers-Wiggins Mrs. LaConstance Rivers-Wiggins, age 38, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born to Ceola Rivers and Ronald Brown in Atmore. She was a 2000 graduate of Escambia County High School. She was employed with Wind Creek Casino as a call center representative for many years. She was a faithful and devoted member of Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church. She was known for her…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago