Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Guns in church – ECSO offers training for houses of worship
A seemingly constant stream of multiple shootings in the nation’s churches has prompted the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to offer training that will help local houses of worship become better prepared if such an incident were to occur here. “In view of all the shooting that has been going on in churches, concerts and other gatherings — it weighs heavy on a lot of people’s minds, especially the churches —…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Capital murder arrests – Three charged in August shooting
Two men — one already behind bars on a murder charge, the other in jail on burglary charges — and a juvenile have been charged in the violent August home invasion that resulted in the death of 56-year-old Robert Kennedy. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks announced last week that APD investigators had signed capital murder warrants against the adults and filed a juvenile petition against the teenager in the August…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Three arrested, charged in August murder in Atmore
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks announced Friday that APD investigators have signed capital murder warrants for the arrest of two adult males and a juvenile petition filed against a teenager in the August 7 shooting death of Robert Kennedy of Atmore. At approximately 3:16 a.m. on that date, city police responded to 170 Broad Street, in response to a report of two people being shot inside the home. Officers entered…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
‘Under Age, Under Arrest’ – ECMS students get chilling lesson on underage drinking
Although the issue at first seemed only distantly related to their collective and current position in life, Escambia County Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders discovered last week why state officials are targeting their demographic in an awareness campaign aimed at reducing the frequency of underage drinking. Sponsored by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, “Under Age, Under Arrest” also incorporates Alabama State Troopers and members of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Splash pad fund reaches $150K
Support for Atmore’s first water-themed children’s park continues to grow. In fact, that support has grown beyond the hopes and expectations of the civic club that is spearheading the project. “It has really taken off,” said Allen Walston of Atmore Rotary Club. “Our original goal was $127,000, and we’re now up to $150,000. Really it was an open-ended goal. The more we raise, the more we would like to do.…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago