Don Fletcher

Parked-car romance report leads to Ecstasy trafficking arrest
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Farmer A July 4 report, that a “possible romantic encounter” was occurring inside a vehicle parked in the lot of a closed business on Swift Mill Road, led to the arrest by Atmore police of a local man on a charge of trafficking in Ecstasy tablets.According to police reports, the first APD officer arrived around 11:20 p.m. and “detected a strong odor of alcohol coming…
Assassination attempt of President Trump
Congressman Jerry Carl Saturday was a sad day for President Trump, the Trump family, and America because 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate President Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. While many of the details are still not clear, investigators are working hard to continue uncovering the details and Crooks’ specific motives. By the grace of God, Trump survived this evil political violence, and this day will go…
Luncheon celebrates Bastille Day
Special to Atmore News On July 13, as a way to remember the visit to Paris with her husband, Charles, 50 years ago on July 14, 1974, to celebrate Bastille Day, Nancy Karrick entertained five Daughters of the American Revolution ladies in her home for a Bastille Day celebration. Attending were Bonnie Shanks from Montgomery, Laura Davis from Spanish Fort, Mary Flo Williams from Stockton, Cathy Irby from Booneville, and…
RAG production opens this week
Special to Atmore News “Little Women the Musical,” the latest production by the Railway Arts Guild, is coming to Escambia County.Louisa May Alcott’s novel will be brought to life onstage.Brewton performances will take place July 19 and 20 at T.R. Miller High School, with Atmore performances the following weekend, July 26 and 27, at Escambia County High School.All showtimes are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be…