Month: August 2024

Don Fletcher

Hundreds turn out for concert by Idol runner-up Will Moseley
Will Mosely, center with red guitar, and his band played to a crowd of around 500 By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer With a free concert by up-and-coming country-rock musician Will Moseley as its primary focus, Atmore Main Street’s August 1 “First Thursday” event exceeded even the highest of expectations.Those who arrived early for the concert took advantage of extended shopping hours at several businesses in and around the Ridgely Street…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 month ago
Taxiway needed if Atmore airport’s growth to continue
Mechanic trainee Jacob Kaufmann, left, and Airport Manager / Mechanic Don Flynn share a laugh while working on an antique airplane. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer City officials and management of Atmore Municipal Airport (AMA) know they are getting closer to realizing their long-term goal. They realize, however, that they are still about a mile — and a few million dollars — short of getting there.Airport Manager Don Flynn, Mayor…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 month ago
Man jailed after found asleep at the wheel, in middle of street, with Spice in lap
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following arrests were reported by Atmore Police Department (APD) officers during the period from July 26 through July 29:Willis Williams Williams An Atmore man was arrested around 3:10 a.m. on July 28, after an APD officer observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of Mosley Street, its engine running. An individual later identified as 36-year-old Willis Williams was asleep in the vehicle.The officer also…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 month ago
Migrants receive taxpayer dollars
Congressman Jerry Carl It’s no secret the Biden-Harris Administration has failed the American people. Our border is an utter disaster with absolutely no enforcement from the White House to keep illegal migrants out. Not only are we being flooded by thousands of illegal immigrants walking over our Southern Border, but it is totally unaffordable for Americans to live anymore. Everything at the grocery store costs much more, and families can…
by Submitted Article access_time1 month ago
Audition dates for RAG fall production
Railway Arts Guild is holding auditions for “You Can’t Take It With You,” the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman,Auditions will be held Sunday, August 11, 2 p.m., at Atmore City Hall, and will consist of simple line reads from the script for all parts.Parts are available for all ages, late teen and up, with roles for all races and gender. Railway is a…
by Atmore News access_time1 month ago