Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Toy drive’s success seems to be diminishing
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Most folks would consider $1,000 worth of toys a nice haul. But the head of a local firefighters group that collected that many toys last Saturday, November 23, pointed out that the total was nowhere near what is usually acquired through donations during the annual holiday project. “It seems to get a little lower every year, but every little bit helps,” said Atmore Fire…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Open Mic competition a big hit
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer While hundreds strolled the sidewalks of downtown Atmore last Thursday to enjoy Music on Main, the several dozen who gathered in a grassy field on the northern rim of Main found just as much enjoyment. Each of the five singers who appeared on the lighted stage brought their own “fan clubs,” or cheering sections, making for a lively 90 minutes of competition. Some sang…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Destiny’s senior citizens celebration one of best ever
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For the past 12 years, locals ages 60 and over have enjoyed the food, fun and fellowship offered by Destiny Worship Center at the Atmore church’s annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Day. And while the event has been a success each of the previous years, the sponsors and guests of honor felt the 13th edition, held last Saturday, November 23, might have been among the…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
March 3 primaries
No local opposition, but slew of statewide candidates By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The March 3 Republican and Democratic primaries won’t include any contested races for local offices, but Escambia County voters will have the opportunity to join those around the state in deciding from among 40 candidates who will be seeking one of eight positions on next November’s General Election ballot. District 5 Escambia County Board of Education…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Child fatality
Crash claims life of Century boy By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Daniel Graham, a 7-year-old Century, Fla. child, lost his life in a four-vehicle crash that happened Sunday, November 24, on Interstate 65 when an apparently speeding vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in which he was riding. According to Alabama State Trooper reports, the youngster was killed when the 2007 Chevrolet Colorado in which he was…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago