Year: 2020

Don Fletcher

Threat to ECMS
Juveniles arrested for posting intent to harm By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Two juveniles were taken into custody last week in connection with threats posted on a social media outlet against several Escambia County Middle School students and an ECMS administrator. One of the juveniles was arrested February 27, the other surrendered to sheriff’s officers the next day. Alabama law does not allow for publication of the names of…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
The Monroeville Literary Festival set for March
Special to Atmore News   Are you an avid reader? Have you tried writing your own great American classic? Mark your calendars for the Monroeville Literary Festival, March 5-7. The Monroeville Literary Festival is a new vision of the 22-year Alabama Writers Symposium, a project of Coastal Alabama Community College. Guests can expect the same high quality of writers alongside more of the hospitality that makes Monroeville one of the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Arrests made, but no evidence shots fired in Canoe incident
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed Friday afternoon (Feb. 28) that APD investigators are still looking into an incident that started with reports of a shooting around 1 p.m. today in the Canoe community. Unconfirmed reports are that two APD officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. to a “shots fired” call at a mobile home park near the intersection of Canoe Road and U.S. 31. But, according to published reports,…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of March 1,2020
Troy Eugene Byrd Mr. Troy Eugene Byrd, age 89, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 in Fairhope, Ala. He was a native of Oak Grove, Fla. and had resided in Atmore, Ala. for the past sixty-four years. He was a member of the Carney Masonic Lodge #549 of Atmore and First Baptist Church of Atmore. He was owner and operator of Troy Byrd Water Well Service, a veteran of the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Meet Jewel
Beautiful Jewel is a two-year-old female hound mix who is looking for her “furever” home. She is the sweetest, most loving and well-mannered girl who is already house trained! She loves to give out kisses and also enjoys lazy days with cuddling time. Jewel is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. If you are looking to add a sweet,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago