Don Fletcher

Burglars damage Davisville church
Leon Chavers points out some of the appliances from which the wires were cut. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County, Fla. authorities are reportedly on the lookout for one of at least two burglars who broke into a small Davisville church and its parsonage and stripped both buildings of their wiring.The break-in left the rural church’s congregation of less than 10 members with the task of rewiring a building…
Nokomis crash
Two people were taken to area hospitals, and a portion of U.S. 31 was closed for more than two hours, after two pickups collided and one then struck a bicyclist shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Monday, October 11. One of the pickup drivers was seriously injured in the wreck, which occurred near Ammon Road, and was airlifted from the scene. The cyclist was taken by ambulance to another hospital, and…
Madison Prewett’s debut book
Special to Atmore News How do you stand firm in your convictions in a world that’s trying to pull you down?In her debut book, Made for This Moment: Standing Firm with Strength, Grace and Courage, Madison “Madi” Prewett helps readers keep their standards high and their roots deep in a strikingly personal look at why the individual reader was made for this moment.When Madison, daughter of Chad and Tonya Prewett…
Biden’s war on the American worker
Congressman Jerry Carl Earlier this year, I made the decision to get my COVID vaccine after speaking with my doctor. The rest of my family followed suit, and I have repeatedly encouraged anyone who has questions about the vaccine or is unsure to speak with his or her doctor. I strongly believe the vaccine is the best tool we have to put this pandemic behind us, but I adamantly oppose…
Perdido Raiders remain undefeated
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders defeated the Orange Beach Makos 28-14 October 5. The Raiders remain undefeated this season with a current record of 5-0. This victory was of particular note as the Makos are in a competitive division above the Raiders.Raiders quarterback Hayden Coley completed 88 percent of his passes and threw for total of 210 yards, leading to 3 touchdowns. Two of those passing touchdowns were…