Author: Don Fletcher

Family, friends gather at site where body discovered Brothers Robert Dailey and Van Dailey, left, bow their heads as Rev. Michael Arnold, fourth from left, prays during the memorial service. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Friends and family members of VanDora Latasha Dailey gathered Saturday, April 4, outside a single-wide mobile home to memorialize the 24-year-old, special-needs woman whose body was recently discovered inside the dwelling. The grim discovery…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The spread of coronavirus has forced citizens to make major adjustments in the way they live. It has also caused major adjustments in the way people say goodbye to friends and loved ones who have passed away. Restrictions placed on families and businesses have heavily impacted the funeral industry, forcing a drastic change in the way final rites are conducted, and in the way…

News Staff Report In accordance with its “Emergency Declaration” dated March 17, the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton and Satellite Office in Atmore will remain closed to the public through April 17. However, effective April 6, limited access will be available, for time-sensitive matters that cannot be completed by telephone, mail, or online. Admission to the courthouse will be by appointment only, and citizens with courthouse appointments will be screened…