Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Benjamin defeated
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Danny Benjamin, who has for the past 36 years represented District 2 on the Escambia County Board of Education, will vacate his seat after he was defeated by political newcomer Greg Dawkins in the November 5 General Election. Benjamin said during the November 4 school board meeting that he hoped the district’s electorate would keep him on the board for another six-year term. “I’ve…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 week ago
APD investigating Brooks Lane shooting
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Police Department detectives, already working to identify the individuals responsible for firing more than four dozen shots into several 4th Avenue homes on November 1, are now investigating two shootings.The latest occurred on Saturday, November 9, on Brooks Lane, an area that had been spared gunplay since a rash of shootings — including a fatal one — took place there last year.“We’re still investigating,…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 week ago
ECHS boys, girls win season openers
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Juniors Kaniguel Taylor and Cleo Bolar combined for 35 points, and seniors Cali McCants and Carmelo Thomas added 25, as Escambia County’s Blue Devils won their season basketball opener, 64-54 over Monroe County last Friday, November 8.Taylor scored 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field. Bolar hit for 15 points, McCants put 14 on the board, and Thomas scored 11 as ECHS claimed the…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 week ago
Annual Salute
Military men, women honored at Perdido school’s annual Veterans Day celebration Young patriots wave their flags during the Veterans Day program By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Just as it has been in previous years, it was standing-room-only for the guests, sitting-on-the-floor-room only for the students when Perdido Elementary and Middle School presented its annual Salute to Veterans last Wednesday, November 6.The yearly tribute to the men and women who wear…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 week ago
Curfew coming?
Police chief vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to curtail gun violence in city By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said last week that enough is enough, that city police would use every resource available, including a possible citywide curfew, to put an end to the gun violence that continues to threaten the safety of the entire community.Brooks announced last Friday, November 1, that city detectives…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 weeks ago