Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Short-staffed Blue Devils knock off Cottage Hill in opener
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The absence of six starters, along with heat that sidelined two others with cramps, did little to deter Escambia County High School’s (ECHS) Blue Devils, who notched a 20-3 win in their season opener at Cottage Hill last Friday, August 25.The team’s defensive unit turned in a solid performance, and three different players scored a touchdown each to lead the way.“Coach Raymond Robinson did a…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
HES students enjoy fun, food, fishin’ at Little River State Forest
Huxford student Arlayzia Dailey prepares to reel in a catfish. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A group of Huxford Elementary School (HES) students got an interactive lesson in fishing last week in a prelude to what will be the latest in a string of attempts to restore the park in 2,100-acre Little River State Forest to its former glory. Or to maybe take the restoration a little farther.“I’d like to…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Motive
Police say faulty gun conversion switch led to July 25 slaying on Brooks Lane Pettaway By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police revealed this week that the July 25 shooting death of a 22-year-old Atmore man was the result of an argument over a reportedly faulty part the suspect sold the victim that allows conversion of a semi-automatic handgun to fully automatic.Antonio LeMarcus Pettaway II, 19, of Mobile, is accused…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
No timetable’ in Tavern death probe
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said this week APD investigators are taking their time, trying to make sure all the “i’s” are dotted, and the “t’s” crossed before securing murder warrants in the beating death of Kenneth Harrison.The 45-year-old Baldwin County man struck and killed 24-year-old Poarch resident Hannah Martin August 5 with his car as she crossed U.S. 31 outside The Tavern of Atmore.…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
Burn ban in effect within Atmore limits
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles announced this week that he is implementing a ban on outdoor burning within the city limits.The ban goes into effect “immediately” and will remain in effect “until further notice,” Peebles said Tuesday, August 22. It prohibits burning of yard debris, “burn barrels” and any other form of outdoor burning except grilling, which he said should be done with care.Atmore and…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago