Don Fletcher

Mobile man in custody for rape that occurred here
Coley By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police announced this week the April 11 arrest of a Mobile man who faces numerous felony charges in connection with a violent sexual assault that occurred here three days earlier.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that APD’s on-call investigator was notified April 8 that a sexual assault victim — who reportedly had been attacked while in Atmore — was being treated for…
More felony drug possession arrests reported
Dortch Satbler Jones Posey Edwards Thomas By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Traffic stops and a reported argument turned into felony drug possession charges for a mix of individuals — from Atmore and at least two nearby cities, ranging in age from 27 to 65 — who were among those whose names appeared on recent Atmore Police Department, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama State Troopers drug arrest reports.No headlightAn Atmore…
House Republicans’ first 100 days
Congressman Jerry Carl Tuesday of this week marks 100 days of the new House Republican Majority. I’ve written before about how we have hit the ground running, fulfilling our Commitment to America – this includes building an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable to the American people. I’m proud to report we have continued delivering on this commitment,…
Atmore Hall of Fame resumes in May
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Atmore Area Hall of Fame was begun in 2005 to recognize Atmoreans (those who were born in the Atmore area or attended school in Atmore) and transplants who have made outstanding contributions in the following areas:Business / MedicalGovernment / MilitaryEducation / Theatrical / MinistryAthletes / CoachesFrom 2006 until 2019, an annual induction ceremony was held to honor those nominated by the public and selected by…