Don Fletcher

Meth found in dazed, confused motel guest’s room
Sanders By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police arrested a Georgia man on a felony drug possession charge after officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a local motel to find the man in a state of drug-induced confusion.Police reports show that the incident occurred January 4, around 3:50 a.m., at Southland Motel on U.S. 31 (East Nashville Avenue).When APD units arrived on the scene, they encountered Jason…
Chamber Foundation donates to EA
The Chamber Foundation recently donated $500 to the Escambia Academy basketball team and $500 to the EA fishing team. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Anna Ellis, Chamber executive director; Cassidy Murphy, EA athletic director; David Dobson and Candace Wooten with the Chamber Foundation. The Foundation is donating to local schools in response to the schools’ needs.
New surgeon joins ACH
Saunders Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Monday, January 9, that Marc Saunders, D.O., FACS has joined the hospital as a general surgeon.Dr. Saunders began January 2 and will hold daily clinic at ACH Specialty Care. Dr. Saunders will also be coordinating surgeries with the hospital surgery department.“We have been working for some time to bring a staff surgeon to Atmore Community Hospital,” ACH Administrator Brad Lowery…
House Republicans are fulfilling the commitment to America
Congressman Jerry Carl Last year, House Republicans campaigned on our Commitment to America, which is our promise to the American people that we will fight for a nation that’s secure, an economy that’s strong, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable. I’m excited to say, we are already delivering on several of these promises this week.This week, House Republicans are working on several bills to address…
TU announces Fall Provost’s List
Troy University announces students who have been named to the Provost’s List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2022-2023 academic year.Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the Provost’s List. The Fall Semester includes students at the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 2 includes students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan,…