Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

BOE rejects extension of superintendent contract by 4-3 vote
DA Steve Billy speaks during the meeting By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Words of support from two elected officials, a preacher and a former elected official, along with a show of support from three other current and former elected officials, were not enough to sway the convictions — and votes — of four Escambia County Board of Education members during the October 12 BOE meeting. The four — District…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
School absences could lead to numerous problems, including jail for parents
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer About 50 people — including two elected officials who spoke, two county education officials, several parents of county school students and others — gathered in Escambia County High School’s auditorium Monday, October 16, for a symposium on truancy, the problem of students staying away from school without a valid reason.The gathering was organized and headed up by Dr. Eric Andrews, who serves as Attendance and…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Felony arrests
Expired tag, improper lights lead to felony drug charge Frye Abney By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman was arrested on numerous charges, including felony drug possession and using a false identity, after her vehicle was pulled over because of an expired tag and improper lights.According to Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann, the arrest took place around 10:25 p.m. on October 13.Reports show the officer who made the…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Attempted murder
Fla. teen jailed after firing into crowd, hitting 2 people Scott By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An 18-year-old Century, Fla. man was arrested late last week by Atmore police in connection to an October 6 incident that left two local residents with minor gunshot wounds.Travis Scott remained in the Escambia County Detention Center late Monday, October 16, charged with two counts of attempted murder, one count of discharging a firearm…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Drug deal gone bad?
Two men shot at mobile home park north of Poarch reservation By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) investigators are still working to unravel the circumstances that led to the Monday night (October 9) shooting of two people at a mobile home park just north of the Poarch Creek Indian reservation.Police officers from Poarch and Atmore, as well as Alabama State Troopers, were also dispatched to the…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago