Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

‘Hollywood Fred’ arrested for SONA violations
One of Baldwin County’s most infamous criminals and sex offenders has found himself in hot water in Escambia County. Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert reported Tuesday that Fredrick “Hollywood Fred” Barkley, 55, of Atmore was arrested August 8 for three violations of Alabama’s Sex Offender Notification Act. According to a 2010 article published by Al.com, Barkley, who reportedly got his nickname from the flashy clothes he wore…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
More services available at satellite
When Doug Agerton was seeking the Escambia County Judge of Probate office in 2012, one of the promises he made was to expand services offered at the satellite courthouse in Atmore. It took most of five years, but that promise is now being fulfilled. Thanks to the installation of new software, bankers, lawyers and anyone else can now have deeds, mortgages and other documents recorded without a trip to the…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Coastal Connection provides exposure for local athletes
Everybody in the southwestern corner of Alabama knows there are some quality athletes in Atmore and the surrounding area, but that knowledge doesn’t seem to spread very far outside the area. The first Coastal Connection Media Day was designed to change that. “It was mostly about exposure,” said Escambia County High School’s Rico Jackson, who came up with the idea for the event. “A buddy of mine who played football…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Couple shot – Man dies, woman critical
An Atmore man was killed and his female companion was critically wounded early Monday when a gun-wielding bandit forced his way into the man’s Broad Street home and opened fire on the two as they lay in bed. The home invasion took place around 3 a.m. when, according to police, the unknown intruder apparently kicked in the front door to the home, raced to the bedroom and began demanding money.…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Bike rider gunned down – No known motive, no arrest made
A Wilcox County man, apparently minding his own business, was killed in a brief hail of gunfire as he pedaled his bicycle along Ann Street in Atmore last Thursday night (August 3). According to a press release issued by Police Chief Chuck Brooks, 31-year-old Shawn Oneil Quarles of Camden succumbed to his wounds not long after he was taken by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital. Witnesses told police that Quarles,…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago