Author: Don Fletcher

Mechanic trainee Jacob Kaufmann, left, and Airport Manager / Mechanic Don Flynn share a laugh while working on an antique airplane. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer City officials and management of Atmore Municipal Airport (AMA) know they are getting closer to realizing their long-term goal. They realize, however, that they are still about a mile — and a few million dollars — short of getting there.Airport Manager Don Flynn, Mayor…

SBI arrests Atmore man who uploaded photos of nude, partially nude juveniles Mobley By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) arrested an Atmore man July 17 on a five-count warrant charging him with possession of child pornography with intent to disseminate.Micah Matthew Mobley, 28, was jailed after an SBI investigation turned up five photos of nude and semi-nude female juveniles…

In foreground, Shaun Goolsby discusses the roof damage at Flomaton High. Board President Loumeek White is in the background. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Escambia County Board of Education members heard a series of facilities updates, including five projects at four Atmore schools, during the board’s Monday, July 29 meeting. But the most immediate facilities concern came from a few miles east of Atmore. Recent damage to the roof…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The City of Atmore recently launched its new community newsletter, an online publication designed to keep residents “informed and engaged” with local news, events and updates from city officials, who have high hopes of its success.The first edition of “What’s Happening in Atmore” was published June 28 and focused on the city’s new residential garbage agreement with Waste Pro, including what residents can expect from…