Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

New businesses cropping up
Although the preliminary action plan for revitalizing downtown Atmore hasn’t been presented yet, an influx of new downtown businesses indicates that the revitalization effort is already under way. More than a dozen new businesses have already opened their doors in the city’s core section or just on its fringes since the onset of the most recent effort to bring back the days of the thriving and eclectic business district that…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Sunday alcohol sales catching on in city
Although many people still don’t realize it, Atmore residents and visitors no longer have to cross the state line or drive to another city to buy beer or wine on Sunday. The Atmore City Council passed in January a resolution that removed the “blue law” restrictions on Sunday sales of packaged alcoholic beverages. Such sales were previously prohibited between 2 a.m. Sunday and 12:01 a.m. Monday, but may now be…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Almost done
Equipment operators with Suncoast Infrastructure refill the trench dug to work on the main sewer line that runs beneath Short Street and serves Perch, Bream and Trout streets. The Mississippi-based company is nearing completion of the three-months-plus, half-million dollar sewer rehabilitation project, all but a small portion of which is being paid for with a Community Development Block Grant.
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
National Walking Day held
Twenty-one individuals from the Chamber and three other organizations participated in the first-ever local observance of National Walking Day, held April 5 at Atmore Area YMCA, including employees and executives of United Bank, an area official of Point Broadband and several of the local Y’s employees and board members. Shown above are walkers and Y personnel. Shown below, from left, front, Brandy Giger, Jordan Barnett, Emily Harp; back, Daniel Harp…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Former airport manager honored for 44 years of service
After Atmore City Council members quickly disposed of the two business items on their April 9 meeting agenda, they took a brief moment to honor an individual who had been a fixture at the local airport for more than four decades. Freddie McCall Jr., who now manages the local aerodrome, presented a plaque of appreciation to Mickey Parker, who began his acquaintance with the local flight facility in 1973 and…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago