Don Fletcher

Local man jailed for felony stalking
McKenzie By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was arrested August 16 on several charges, including five felony warrants for stalking his ex-girlfriend, after he twice returned to a property from which he had been legally banned.Police reports show that officers were sent to a 5th Avenue residence around 11 p.m. after the woman reported the presence of her former boyfriend, against whom she has a protection order. The…
Man hits ex-wife with baseball bat
Reynolds By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man remained in the county jail late Monday, August 22, two days after he allegedly used a baseball bat to settle an argument with his ex-wife.Atmore Police Department reports show that 28-year-old LaKeith Reynolds, 28, was arrested August 20 after a woman, once married to Reynolds but separated and not currently living with him, came to police headquarters around 6 p.m. and…
Trespass, traffic stop result in drug arrests
Brown Davis By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Atmore men, an Atmore woman and a Century, Fla. woman were arrested last week on felony drug possession charges after separate incidents handled by Atmore police.The first occurred on August 16, when officers were sent around 4:50 p.m. to a Wilson Avenue residence in response to a trespassing complaint involving a family member who had previously been trespassed from the property by…
Commitment to America
Congressman Jerry Carl As I travel south Alabama and speak with folks from around our district and state, it’s hard to find anyone who believes our country is headed in the right direction. Between economic struggles, a lack of border security, drugs and crime, and government corruption, a majority of people are frustrated and looking for change.When I’m talking about these issues and some of the things I’m working on…
Destiny, Hope Place offering family parenting classes
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Destiny Worship Center in Atmore is partnering with Hope Place Family Resource Center in Brewton to offer family parenting classes.Destiny Worship Center, a non-denominational church, is pastored by Dr. Bernard and Lady Felicia Bishop.Hope Place, a non-profit countywide family resource center, offers support to children and their families by uniting individuals and resources to meet human needs. Since 1990, Hope Place has served families and individuals…