Author: Don Fletcher

Will have students job-ready David Lanier addresses the board. Amy Cabaniss is seated at left. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer When members of the Atmore Industrial Development Board met August 10 to hear that prospects were more than good that a massive peanut processing plant would locate here, it wasn’t the only good news they heard. Before the peanut mill was discussed, the AIDB members — Chairman Richard Maxwell,…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A Monroeville man was arrested on numerous charges Friday after he led police on a high-speed chase along two city streets. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said this week that 20-year-old Jaden Smith was taken into custody after a brief foot chase that took place when he wrecked his vehicle at West Park after running through the stop sign at Ridgeley Street and Wilson…

New D4 rep guaranteed; all incumbents face challengers By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore’s last city election cycle, in 2016, saw opposition in only one race. That won’t be the case this year. Fifteen individuals are seeking six offices up for grabs in the municipal election — set to take place next Tuesday, August 25 — including at least one challenger for each incumbent and a guaranteed new face…

Official ‘almost completely’ convinced peanut mill coming By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although local economic development officials don’t want to count their proverbial chicks until they hatch, at least one said he was “almost completely” sure officials of a proposed $85 million peanut shelling plant will choose to locate within Atmore Industrial Park. At a Monday, August 10, meeting of Atmore Industrial Development Board, Jess Nicholas of Centerforce Economic…