Author: Don Fletcher

CSX decides against announced closure of Main St. crossing The CSX sign on North Main indicates the Main Street crossing would be closed next week. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer City of Atmore officials remained at a loss following digital announcements by CSX Transportation that the rail crossing spanning the city’s busiest street would be closed this week.However, a source close to the situation said company officials apparently aren’t even…

Thames By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman who admitted to having pot in her vehicle when she was pulled over by city police for stopping in the middle of a state highway, was also charged with felony drug possession when officers found several hallucinogenic pills in her car.The pills tested positive for Ecstasy, a manmade stimulant known as a designer drug because it was created for the sole…

Suspect’s car goes airborne during Smith’s Dairy-Jack Springs chase Crenshaw By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 36-year-old Atmore man, apparently a fan of the “Dukes of Hazard” television show, took off when an Atmore police officer activated his blue lights and tried to stop him last Wednesday, April 6, because of an equipment violation.The ensuing chase, which began around 7:30 p.m. on Alabama 21, ended shortly after the suspect took…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members tackled one of their lengthiest agendas in a while during their Monday, April 11, meeting.Among the business taken care of Monday, the council approved a resolution to accept a bid for construction of a much-anticipated rail spur off Industrial Drive and gave the green light to the use of a city park for two separate upcoming community events.The four members present…

Walker By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Mayor Jim Staff formally announced Monday (April 11) the hiring of former bank executive and three-term city councilman Chris Walker to a newly created administrative role.At the end of Monday’s council meeting, Staff introduced the former banking professional, who began his new job on April 3, to the public.“I want to introduce our new economic advisor, Mr. Chris Walker,” the mayor said, noting that…