Don Fletcher

Crenshaw convicted, sentenced to 60 years in Dirden death
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 43-year-old Pensacola, Fla. man, treated lightly by the justice system after the first time he killed an Atmore man, wasn’t so lucky the second time around.A jury found Antonio Albert Crenshaw guilty October 11 of the fatal 2020 stabbing and shooting of 43-year-old Atmore resident Desmond Deshun Dirden, and Crenshaw was sentenced December 3 to serve 720 months (60 years) in state prison.According to…
Top teachers recognized, state report cards discussed at year’s final BOE session
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Superintendent of Education Dr. Michele Collier was full of good news during the Escambia County Board of Education meeting held last Thursday, December 12, the board’s last regular scheduled session of 2024. Dr. Collier gave formal recognition, and a packed meeting room at the Atmore Central Office showed its appreciation with applause and a few yells, to the top teachers for each of the…
Fountain CF inmate’s mother pinched for passing pills
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman was jailed December 7 after Alabama Department of Corrections agents saw her passing a package filled with illegal drugs and other contraband to her son, an inmate at G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility (FCF), just outside Atmore.Agents from ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) K-9 unit watched as Valerie Douglas, age not provided, passed an object to the inmate she was there to…
‘Legislators’ meet in Atmore
The Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature’s Christmas gathering was held at David’s Catfish in Atmore Thursday, December 12. Local representative Charlotte Boyle, District 66, hosted the event, also attended by guest Mayor Jim Staff. The following legislators (with district numbers) and guests were scheduled to attend: Clarence and Julia Hudson, 95; Valerie Wiggins, 96; Beverly Cooper, 97; Herman Parks, 98; Betty Houston, 99; Ella and Alvin Jones-Stubbs, 100; Ann Burhans, 101; Peggy…
PCRC holds Christmas party
Members and guests at PCRC Christmas party Special to Atmore News The spirit of Christmas was in the house at Progressive Civic and Recreational Club held their annual Christmas party Friday, December 13.PCRC’S members enjoyed dinner, exchanged gifts, Christmas Carols, and a short program and prayer by Calvin Stots.Reports are that “a wonderful time was had by all who attended.”PCRC was established in 1960 as a nonprofit organization-501(c)(3). The organization…