Don Fletcher

Twice-convicted killer executed
Gavin By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last-minute, hand-written appeal, twice-convicted killer Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by lethal injection last Thursday, July 18, at William C. Holman Correctional Facility (HCF) outside Atmore.The nation’s high court reportedly reviewed the case around 5:15 p.m. before issuing a denial, and the execution commenced at 6 p.m., its scheduled time. Gavin, 64, was officially pronounced…
Bye-bye Biden
Congressman Jerry Carl On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection for the 2024 presidency. From day one, Republicans knew that Biden was not fit for the Oval Office. Throughout his term, Democrats and the media defended Biden at all costs, covering up what they have known all along –Biden was never fit to run our nation.For the past year, I have predicted Biden will not be on…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for May and June. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentCreek Travel Plaza – 24/7 Diner, Atmore, 81, FSEHNM 104 LLC, 1322 E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 81, FSEDISHA, LLC dba First Choice Grocery, 1300 E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 90, FSEJalisco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 91, FSEPic N Save…
Lions honor Hardy, plan for upcoming events
Renee Hardy, Gregg Akins By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting of the new Lions Club Year on July 17, at the Mayson Auditorium in Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Joyce Petty called the meeting to order and led the Pledge and blessing. Sheila Helton was introduced as a guest.Brett Helton and Tristan McAnally reported that the softball tournament raised $7,513 which will…