Don Fletcher

National Guard feeds first responders
First responders from left, Josh Dorriety, Thaihee Staples, Gordon Brooks, Zack Stewart, AJ Beachy, Tristan McAnally, Travis Pruitt, Cody Nall, Jesse Boone and Wayne Kelley enjoyed the meal. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Alabama Army National Guard troops, often a strong presence during statewide emergencies, have not yet been called out in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That being the case, the citizen soldiers decided to help out…
Providing face masks
A number of local folks have been sewing face masks for weeks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Bub Gideons and Mandie Thompson have been instrumental in distributing masks where needed. Friday, April 17, they provided masks to members of Atmore Citizens for Change to give away on Carver Avenue as vehicles came by. Shown distributing masks are, seated, Lillie Johnson; standing, from left, Jerome Webster, Vasaroy Johnson,…
Celebrating lab professionals
Some of the ACH lab personnel at Heroes Lunch, from left, Kharina Gorme, Alice Anderson, Aretha Richardson, Angela Kilcrease. Not pictured are Lois Chambless, Lori Goodwin, Judy Howell, Austin Rabon, Kasabria Fields, Monica Brady, Carol Montgomery, Michelle Henderson, Demetra Dailey, Chat Eleogo, Christine Williams, Jody Gunn, Libby Rabago, Denise Moody North Baldwin lab personnel, Christine Williams, Vetta Fowler, Charnalta Williams, Kim Snyder, LaRachel Evans, Michele Henderson, Chat Eleogo, Fumi, Kenetsu.…
At the peak of the coronavirus
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman National and state officials agree that we have reached the peak of new cases and deaths here in Alabama from the coronavirus called COVID-19. What does that mean? It means that the number of new daily cases and daily deaths have reached their highest projected point and should plateau for a while before coming down. It doesn’t mean we won’t have any new cases or deaths…
Meet Inky Dinky
Stunning Inky Dinky is an eight-year-old domestic shorthair looking for her “furever” home. Inky Dinky is a very sweet and loving girl who loves to snuggle up and purr, but also loves to play. If you are looking for an awesome kitty to keep you company while following the stay at home order, Inky Dinky is just the “furbaby” you need. She needs to be an “inside only” cat and…