Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

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_time9 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_time9 months ago
Celebrity Waiter event a success
Candace Wooten, left, Atmore Police Department Executive Administrative Assistant, takes orders at her table, specifically from Police Chief Chuck Brooks, at right. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Main Street Atmore’s award-winning Celebrity Waiter Shrimp Boil fundraiser, held Monday night, August 21, at David’s Catfish House, was reportedly as much a success as past Celebrity Waiter events have been.Main Street Atmore Executive Director Shinora Redmond was in a meeting Tuesday morning…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 months ago
Felony arrests
Atmore woman jailed after stabbings at park Baecher Goven Morris Davidson -Leslie Seltzer White By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman, 21-year-old Darianna Mona Seltzer, was arrested August 15 after two women told Atmore police Seltzer had stabbed them.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that the stabbing incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on August 14.Officers responded to Houston Avery Park in reference to a disturbance but found no…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 months ago
Blistering heat shortens Patterson St. Fun Day
Ice water and shade trees were among the favorites as the summer sun beat down, however, a few kids braved the heat to take advantage of the activities. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For the third straight year, blistering August heat kept many people away from the annual Patterson Street Fun Day and plagued those who attended. If things go as planned, that will be less of a problem in…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 months ago