Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

ECHS beats Jaguars, improves to 4-1
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team rolled up its fourth win in five games last Friday (September 22), a 41-20 decision over Wilcox Central that was called off late in the second period.Coach Vincent Harris said the key to the region win was simple.“The kids listening, executing, doing what they were supposed to do, that was the big thing,” Harris said. “They did their jobs for…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Small but enthusiastic crowd for ‘Family & Friends’ event
From left, Paulette German, Jamel Frye and Edwina English sing a Gospel standard early in the program. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although he couldn’t help but be a little disappointed at the turnout, Pastor Jamel Frye said the success of the Family & Friends Day — held Saturday, September 23, at Houston Avery Park and initially advertised as a rally against gun violence — can’t be measured in numbers.Atmore…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Still at large
Armed theft suspect eludes lawmen Mendez By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Police Department (APD) detectives are currently looking for a man — believed to reside in or near Walnut Hill, Fla. — who is clearly shown on closed circuit television footage as he stole several items from local residences last week.Police are looking for Mario Mendez, age and address not provided, as the primary suspect in the burglaries, each…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Pettaway remains in jail
ECDC official: Online report of murder suspect’s release inaccurate Pettaway By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Despite an online report to the contrary, officials of the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) said last week the Mobile teen who shot and killed an Atmore man in late July is still securely behind bars.Jail officers said published reports, that 19-year-old Antonio LeMarcus Pettaway II had been released on bond, are incorrect.Pettaway is being…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
BOE approves budget, purchases more educational software
CSFO Rochelle Richardson, left, and Assistant Superintendent Michele Collier, right, prepare data for the afternoon budget hearing. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The Escambia County Board of Education, sitting one member short, took care of a lot of business in a little time last Thursday, September 14, during the panel’s regular meeting. The biggest item during the one-hour session was approval of an operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024,…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago