Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

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Tedder’s Christmas for Kids car show Nov. 9 By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Tedders Auto Repair will present for the third straight year its benefit car show to raise money for the company’s Christmas for Kids program, which provides toys and gifts to children who might otherwise suffer through a bleak Yule holiday. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 9, starting at 10 a.m. Already semi-unique…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
United Fund hopes to raise $39K for 9 local agencies
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore’s United Fund officials announced a lofty goal during the organization’s annual campaign kickoff, held Wednesday, October 15, at Atmore Public Library. The local “umbrella” funding agency hopes to raise more than $39,000 to help fund nine separate agencies. “We’re excited about this coming fundraising year; we always look forward to it,” said Andrew Garner, who serves as president and vice-president of the local…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Council approves $12M budget
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council members voted unanimously during their Tuesday, October 15, meeting to approve a $12 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20. The budget is based on projected revenues of $12,154, 450 — nearly three-fourths ($8.9 million) of which will come from sales taxes ($6 million), business licenses ($1.5 million) and ad valorem taxes ($1.4 million). That total is up about a quarter-million…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Walnut Hill man killed in Monday night crash
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A Walnut Hill man suffered fatal injuries Monday night (October 21) when he lost control of his GMC Yukon, ran off a state roadway near Century, Fla. and hit a tree. According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, Clayton Joseph Cagle, 31, of Walnut Hill, Fla. was eastbound on the state highway, near its intersection with Pelt Road, around 7 p.m. when he “failed to…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Raid yields 4 arrests for drugs
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed this week that four people, including three Atmore residents, were arrested October 18 on various drug possession charges when federal, state and local law enforcement raided an Atmore residence and found several illicit substances inside. According to a press release issued by Brooks, the multi-agency task force discovered heroin, methamphetamines, marijuana and prescription pills at the Oak Street…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago