Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Shelter to open in Atmore at 4 p.m.
Residents of Atmore and the surrounding area who have nowhere else to go when Tropical Storm Nate’s howling winds and drenching rains arrive, may seek shelter in the lunchroom of Rachel Patterson Elementary School, 1102 West Craig Street, beginning at 4 p.m. Police Chief Chuck Brooks recommended that individuals and families make every effort to find friends or family members with whom they can stay, in order that shelter space…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Local YMCA awarded energy efficiency, soccer grants
Atmore Area YMCA received a double dose of donations last week. One will be used to help make the Y’s gym more energy efficient; the other will provide funds for the local organization’s most successful program. The bigger infusion of badly needed financial support came in the form of a $10,000 Efficiency Forward grant from Alabama Business Charitable Trust (ABCT), which was founded in 1992 by Alabama Power. “This is…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Mistakes, ranked team cost Blue Devils … again
Escambia County High School’s football team found out again Friday (September 29) that the combination of mistakes and a state-ranked opponent is a bitter pill to swallow. ECHS’s slide into its third loss in five games began on the opening kickoff and continued through a first half that saw the Blue Devils lose two fumbles and suffer a pair of pass interceptions. The miscues led to a 34-8 halftime deficit…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
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