Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Smoke alarm saves life
As Atmore’s top fire official, Ron Peebles has for years preached the importance of smoke alarms in minimizing the devastating effects of house fires and helping to save lives. A Union Street resident is now a firm believer. The unidentified woman was awakened during the predawn hours of December 29 by the screeching of the battery-powered device and was able to escape without harm when fire broke out in her…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
‘Donut Boy’ – Bratt youngster uses sticky confections to thank officers
Tyler Carach, his mother and his two siblings have traveled nearly 15,000 miles — every bit of it by car — over the past 16 months in a monumental effort to let each of the nation’s almost one million law enforcement officers know how much he appreciates what he or she does. Tyler, who lives with his family in Bratt, Fla. and attends Byrneville School, came up with the idea…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Christmas comes early for hundred-plus kids
Christmas came two days early for more than 100 local and area children. The youngsters, ranging in age from toddler to early-teen, and about 65 parents or guardians were the guests of a local Christian ministry at a special holiday party. The celebration took place at Grace Fellowship Church and included dinner, a wide selection of desserts and more. Much more. Each child received a selection of age-appropriate toys, and…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Man tries to run down officers
An Atmore man, initially suspected of stealing several items from a local business, remained in the Escambia County Detention Center this week, charged with attempting to run down two Atmore police officers who were trying to arrest him on the theft charge. According to an employee of the county jail’s booking and release division, Marvin Angelo Moorer of Atmore is being held on two counts of attempted murder of a…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Attempted abduction?
A local woman experienced a scare last week when another woman followed her around Atmore’s Walmart, claiming that the shopper’s 8-year-old son actually belonged to her. No arrest was made in the December 19 incident after police determined that the woman trying to claim the child suffered from “mental issues” and was apparently not a genuine threat. “The woman apparently thought the child belonged to her,” explained Atmore Police Department…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago