Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

PBCI’s new wireless network helps bridge ‘digital divide’
From left, Raymond Wiggins and Stephanie Bryan share a laugh prior to the ceremony. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Officials of Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Escambia Community Utilities and wireless provider BearCom jointly announced last week the completion of a $5.5 million project that is already providing high-speed internet service to portions of the tribal reservation and its surrounding area, where poor service or no service at all have…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Felony arrests
Deputies jail Atmore man for attempted murder Cooper Sims Lawson Gainey Hall By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 47-year-old Kelvin Bernard Cooper of Atmore on November 1, charging him in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at an undisclosed location.No details were available, but the Escambia County Detention Center website shows Cooper was processed into the facility on charges of attempted murder, discharging a…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Operation Christmas Child collections begin next week
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore’s Grace Fellowship Church will be one of 4,500 sites around the country where Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoeboxes will be collected, starting next Monday, November 13.OCC, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, will conduct National Collection Week from Monday, November 13, until Monday, November 20.Volunteers will collect the shoeboxes — which the donor should fill with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys —…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Another shooting on Brooks Lane
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police detectives continued this week their investigation into an October 24 shooting incident on Brooks Lane, the third shooting in that area in the past four months.APD Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that one person was injured in the shooting, which occurred just before sundown.McMann said police were dispatched to Atmore Community Hospital around 5:45 p.m. when medical staff reported that a gunshot victim was…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Sunny skies, light breezes form ‘perfect’ backdrop for WSD celebration
Students from Byrneville Elementary School’s Braves Club sold flavored rock candy. Some of the younger WSD attendees were overwhelmed by the event. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A crowd estimated by Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks at “around 3,000” enjoyed sunshine and light breezes to make the 2023 version of Williams Station Day, held last Saturday, October 28, a roaring success. “The weather was perfect,” agreed Anna Ellis, executive…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago