Don Fletcher

Arrest made in October shooting into house
Frye By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An 18-year-old Atmore man was arrested November 7 in connection with shots that were fired into a local residence in October.The incident occurred on October 20, around 1:50 p.m., at a house in the 100 block of Crow Street. Atmore police were sent to the residence in reference to shots being fired into it.APD officers arrived to discover several spent shell casings, believed to…
Board refuses parole for Brewton man
Campbell By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Brewton man who has been behind state prison bars for more than 14 years, will remain a state inmate for at least five more years after the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles recently refused his bid for parole.Board members turned down the application of Darrell Campbell, who was convicted in 2012 in Escambia County Circuit Court of second-degree assault and first-degree criminal…
Music on Main is Thursday
News Staff Report Music on Main, Atmore’s annual after-hours shopping extravaganza that includes free outdoor and indoor music, will take place this Thursday evening, November 17, in the city’s downtown area.The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and continues through 7 p.m. Several stores and shops are staying open throughout the event, allowing residents and visitors to get a start on or finish up their last-minute holiday shopping while enjoying several…
Thank you
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, I was humbled to be re-elected to continue serving you for another two years in Congress. Although several races around the country did not turn out as many of us might have hoped, I’m thankful to have received such overwhelming support from voters across Alabama’s First Congressional District, and I look forward to continuing the fight for our values and ensuring your voice is heard…
Free Thanksgiving dinner planned
The 30th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner will be available Saturday, November 19, noon until 2:30, at Emmanuel’s Faith Center, 710 E. Ridgeley Street, Atmore. This is free to the public.Drive through and pick up your dinner. All dinners will be carry out. Please pre-order for faster service. Call in your order now to Bishop Wayne and Rhonda Johnson 251-261-9357; or Sandra Gray 251-294-0138; or Gloria Jones 251-253-1818.WHO can receive a meal?…