Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Man arrested in thefts – 2 store robberies, 1 truck
An Atmore man was arrested at an October 25 wreck site and charged with the predawn armed robberies of two local convenience stores and the theft of the truck he reportedly used as a getaway vehicle after committing the second stick-up. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported last week that James Ronald Marshall Jr., 18, was taken into custody and charged with three counts each of first-degree robbery and first-degree…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Stomp the Yard Saturday
Houston Avery Park will come alive with the squeals and laughter of children on Saturday, November 4, when Destiny Worship Center presents its 11th Annual Stomp the Yard event. Or at least organizers of the event hope that’s what happens. The event was originally scheduled for October 7, but the anticipated rain and wind from Hurricane Nate forced a last-minute cancellation. Billed as “a gathering of gifted youth,” the five-hour,…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
ECHS’s slim playoff chances hinge on tonight’s games
Escambia County High’s football team still has an outside chance of becoming the school’s first participant in postseason football play since 2010. A win over W.S. Neal tonight (October 27), combined with an anticipated Satsuma loss to Thomasville, would leave ECHS, Neal and Satsuma tied for Class 4A, Region 1’s fourth playoff spot. Such a tie would trigger a complex tiebreaker system to determine the fourth slot, since Neal beat…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Arrest made in convenience store robberies
An Atmore man was arrested and charged with the predawn Wednesday (Oct. 25) armed robberies of two local convenience stores after he crashed the stolen truck that was allegedly used in the commission of one of the crimes. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks reported Thursday morning that James Ronald Marshall Jr., age not provided, was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with three counts each of first-degree robbery and first-degree…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Defensive effort wasted against Class 5A Eagles
The musical accompaniment to this year’s Escambia County High School football season has been stuck in a continuous loop for about six weeks, as turnovers have killed strong efforts against state-ranked teams. The musical loop continued its mournful drone last Friday (October 20). A stellar effort on the part of the ECHS defense was offset by a lethargic offense and three key misplays on the part of the ECHS special…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago