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Don Fletcher

Felony arrests

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period October 19-25:Michele DarbyAn Atmore woman surrendered to Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) officers October 24 after an APD investigation that began in 2023 led to charges of identity theft against her.APD Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that the investigation was launched September 22, 2023 after a local resident reported…

BOE approves $113K change order for FHS roof repairs

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Escambia County Board of Education members approved more than $880,000 in spending during their meeting last Thursday, October 24, including approval of a $112,900 change order that increased the total cost of the Flomaton High emergency roof repair project to $432,900. Deputy Director of Operations Shaun Goolsby told BOE members the change order was based on the total decking that had to be replaced,…

Blue Devils can’t hang with powerful Jags in season-ending setback

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer She’Marrion Matthews hauled in three touchdown passes from Jamarion Robinson last Friday, October 25, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 45-22 win by Class 3A’s playoff-bound Hillcrest-Evergreen.Hillcrest’s Jaguars took a 19-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Robinson and Matthews connected for the first time in the second quarter to make it 19-8, but ECHS never got closer.The Evergreen team posted 19…

Trick or Treat on the Street

Late Thursday afternoon and early evening, October 24, goblins, ghosts, zombies, clowns, cartoon characters, and many other famous and infamous personalities flooded the streets of downtown Atmore in search of Halloween treats. The event was Trick or Treat on the Street, and businesses opened to give out tons of candy, popcorn, and other goodies. Spiderman (Conner Wooten) with his mom Candace. By the way, the next day was Conner’s 7th…

Obituaries, week of October 30, 2024

Donnie Joe Victor Victor Mr. Donnie Joe Victor, age 68, of Byrneville, Fla., passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born in Atmore, Ala. to K.P. Victor and Sarah Long Victor and raised in Christian Home, McDavid, Fla. He was an Ernest Ward graduate and attended Holy Grown Holiness Church. He was a heavy equipment operator for Escambia County, Ala. and the City of Atmore for years prior to…