Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

ECTS alumni gather for 15th year
Four dozen Escambia County Training School alumni and guests were on hand Friday, September 29, for the 15th annual gathering of graduates. The event, hosted by the ECTS Class of 1967, included an alumni breakfast and games at David’s Catfish House, along participation in several Escambia County High School homecoming activities. Graduates traveled from Pensacola and Daphne and from as far away as Michigan, Texas and Georgia. “I would like…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Ribbon cutting held for new shop
Chamber of Commerce directors, personnel and a Chamber Ambassador, along with business owners, friends and family joined the owner of Cotton & Co. for a ribbon cutting on Ridgeley Street Saturday, September 30. Shown are, from left, Bess Maxwell, Dr. Steve Shirley, Louise Carlton, Janet Shirley, Renee Wolfe, Dr. Steven Shirley, Chris Singleton, store owner Mallorie Shirley (holding Carson), Katie Brantley, Emma Sasser, Sandy Helton, Paulette Barrett, Kara Mascaro, Hannah…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Tuesday crash injures 3 – Pickup slams into rear of dump truck
Two men and a woman, who suffered a reportedly serious head injury, were hurt early Tuesday when the pickup in which they were riding slammed into the rear of a dump truck. The wreck occurred around 6:10 a.m. on Jack Springs Road, about three miles outside Atmore’s city limits. According to Alabama State Trooper reports, a 2002 International dump truck, driven by Charles McDowell of Atmore, was in the process…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Stomp the Yard is Saturday
Atmore’s Houston Avery Park will come alive with the squeals and laughter of children on Saturday, when Destiny Worship Center presents its 11th Annual Stomp the Yard event. Billed as “a gathering of gifted youth,” the five-hour, free youth explosion will begin at noon and continue until 5 p.m. “Everything is free for the kids,” said Felicia Bishop, co-pastor of the local church. “It’s just a big fun day at…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Educational overview
Six Escambia County School System officials appeared at the September 28 session of Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast With an Elected Official. The executive-level educators provided about 20 local business people with an update and overview of the progress made within the system, including an improved showing on standardized tests, over the past 12 months. Shown, from left, are Chamber President Chris Singleton, Superintendent John Knott, Escambia County High…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago