Author: Don Fletcher

Homeschooled Kids & Co. students and chaperones were, from left, front row, Thomas Scott, Gage Scott, chaperone Tammy Pence, chaperone Sabrina Matheny, Addison Barnes, Briauna Matheny, JohnnyLee Haynes; back row, chaperone Hannah Barnes, chaperone Emily Purvis, Carter Purvis, Chase Purvis, Wyatt Bass, Sam Barnes, Lilly Bass, Bristol Bass, Callie Purvis, and KaseyJo Tessier. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A group of homeschooled youngsters literally and figuratively turned the tables on…

Danny Rolin, at left, displays a copy of his book; wife Connie stands behind him. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer It is only natural that Danny Rolin’s first literary effort carries a “wrestling” theme and features several wrestling terms and metaphors amid the author’s coming to grips with his religious faith.Danny, a former pro wrestler, wrote and rewrote the manuscript over a six-year period before finally publishing Wrestling With Grace,…

From left, Mayor Jim Staff and Addison Long await the tree lighting The community Christmas tree was aglow after Mayor Staff threw the switch. Not every youngster who sat on Santa’s lap enjoyed the experience. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Hundreds of Atmore residents and visitors flocked to the downtown area last Friday, December 6, to do some pre-holiday shopping and to witness the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.Individuals,…

Children were drawn to the artificial snow that flurried forth from two stations. The Huxford Elementary choir opened the show with several Christmas tunes. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore’s first “Snow Day,” an evening of fun designed to help kick off the holidays in fun fashion, was a huge success.Kids of all ages — a crowd estimated at “around 300, maybe more” — enjoyed choral and musical performances from…