Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Red-hot Blue Devils to host top-ranked UMS-Wright
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer To say that Rico Jackson was a little nervous prior to his team’s game at Andalusia last Friday, October 12, would be an understatement. But it wasn’t the anticipation of playing a tough Bulldogs squad that provoked the Escambia High School football coach’s anxiety; it was whether or not his Blue Devils would make it onto the field. “The truck carrying all our equipment…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
WEU’s rates increase
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer West Escambia Utilities customers in Atmore and the surrounding area will see a minimal increase in the cost of water and wastewater when they get their November bills. Kenny Smith, manager of the local public utility, said this week that the price of water used for bathing, drinking and cooking and general use has increased by 10 cents per 1,000 gallons, while wastewater has…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Crucial amendments on General Election ballot
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer While selection of Alabama’s governor for the next four years — along with the individuals who will fill several other state and local offices — highlights the November 6 General Election in Alabama, voters will also decide whether to amend the state’s constitution to bring it more up to date. The proposed amendments include language that more clearly defines religious freedom, addresses the issue…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
After the storm
Local church helping with hurricane relief effort By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Members of an Atmore church’s congregation are joining rescue workers and relief agencies from around the country in providing what help they can to Florida residents who were battered and bloodied when Hurricane Michael — the third-most intense hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. — made landfall in the Panama City area last week. More than…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
EA, ECHS both headed to playoffs
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For more than a decade, local high school football fans have had little choice about which of the two local schools to support after the final regular season contest has been played. Escambia County High School supporters could either temporarily switch their allegiance to Escambia Academy’s Cougars, or hang onto hopes that next year would be a better one for the Blue Devils. Things…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago