Year: 2020

Don Fletcher

3 more denied parole as hearings continue
Watson McKenzie Goins By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Three more men sentenced in Escambia County to prison terms were denied parole last week during hearings by the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Scotty Dewayne Watson, whose hearing was held June 24, has served just over three years of 15-year sentence imposed after his conviction on possessing or receiving a controlled substance. According to Alabama Department of Corrections records,…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Gray seeks council seat
Gray Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. “Leadership you can trust to let your voice be heard” Atmore, AL – On June 29th, Atmore resident Sandra Gray announced her candidacy for Atmore City Council District 5. Mrs. Gray has served the Atmore community for over three decades I will work hard to bring unity in all aspects of the community through education, employment, industry, Health, wellness, and…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Still ‘Safer at Home’
Order extended as confirmed case count continues to climb By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continued to climb this week, prompting Gov. Kay Ivey to extend her Safer at Home Order through 5 p.m. July 31. The original order, issued May 22, was set to expire this Friday, July 3, at 5 p.m. The action came after almost 4,000 more Alabamians, including 58…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
White resigns from ACC
Arnold steps up to president White By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Loumeek White is one of the founders of Atmore Citizens for Change (ACC) formed in early 2019 and has served as its president since its inception – until last week. ACC is the driving force behind the push for a city school system in Atmore. Although the effort to create the city system began more than a year ago,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Chief asks that fireworks cease at 10 p.m.
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said this week that although there is no ordinance prohibiting the use of fireworks within the city, there comes a point when the small-scale pyrotechnics displays do fall outside the law. “We don’t have anything on the books against people shooting fireworks, but what we have is a nuisance or noise ordinance,” Brooks said. “Usually, after 10 o’clock, we…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago