Month: November 2023

Don Fletcher

Felony arrests
Deputies jail Atmore man for attempted murder Cooper Sims Lawson Gainey Hall By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 47-year-old Kelvin Bernard Cooper of Atmore on November 1, charging him in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at an undisclosed location.No details were available, but the Escambia County Detention Center website shows Cooper was processed into the facility on charges of attempted murder, discharging a…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Veterans Day
Congressman Jerry Carl One of the biggest reasons why I ran for Congress was so I could do more to help our veterans, reservists, and active duty service members. Veterans Day is a time to appreciate and honor the sacrifices made by those who have served our great nation and protected the freedoms and liberties that are the foundation of our country.As we approach Veterans Day this year, I want…
by Submitted Article access_time1 year ago
Operation Christmas Child collections begin next week
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore’s Grace Fellowship Church will be one of 4,500 sites around the country where Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoeboxes will be collected, starting next Monday, November 13.OCC, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, will conduct National Collection Week from Monday, November 13, until Monday, November 20.Volunteers will collect the shoeboxes — which the donor should fill with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys —…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Good food, sweet fellowship
The annual St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church Fall Festival held Nov. 3 and 4, provided plenty of both. The guys on the smokers have been working for several weeks getting Boston butts ready to sell whole or in sandwiches. Carl Anderson, Kharina Gorme and Mary McPherson worked inside Friday and Saturday manning the cash boxes as folks placed their orders filled by Jean Nisewonger and Cathy Staff. The process kept…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
EA put out of playoffs in LaFayette
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy football team traveled to LaFayette, Alabama, on Friday, November 3, to open the 2023 AISA AA playoffs against the Chambers Academy Rebels.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Tyler McCants, and Charlie Sasser met with the referees and the Chambers captains for the coin toss. The Cougars won, deferring their reception to the second half.The Rebels made the first touchdown of the game with a…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago