Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

2024 in review, Part 1
Peanut mill layoff among biggest stories in first half of 2024 By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While a massive layoff at the $87 million Coastal Growers peanut shelling plant was probably the most significant news story of 2024’s first six months, there was enough positive news to override the negative, although such news had become scarce by the start of the year’s second half.Honors, awardsNumerous locals were honored by various…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago
Teens arrested after walking along city street with guns
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department (APD) during the period December 27, 2024 and January 1, 2025:Tramireus King King A 19-year-old Atmore man with a stolen gun was arrested December 27 on numerous charges, and his 16-year-old companion, who was also armed, was turned over to juvenile authorities after police spotted them walking down the center of a…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago
Airport hangar rentals, tie-down fees expected to increase
Don Flynn works on a plane in one of the local airport’s maintenance hangars. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members are expected to pass at their January 13 meeting, the first council session of 2025, a resolution to increase hangar rental and tie-down fees at Atmore Municipal Airport.“It’s something that’s long overdue,” said Don Flynn, who manages the airport for Sky Warriors Flight Support Inc. “There is…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 weeks ago
Public’s input sought on proposed curfew
Meeting set for January 23rd By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer City of Atmore officials are taking the lingering possibility of a citywide curfew to the next step, announcing that a public hearing has been set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, at Atmore City Hall Auditorium (201 East Louisville Avenue) to discuss any potential travel restrictions within the city.A curfew was first discussed in the wake of a November…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 weeks ago
Another shooting
Local man shot once during Monday night incident on Ashley Street By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A string of violent incidents that had plagued the city for two months continued Monday night (December 30) as the clock ticked off the final hours of 2024. And it continued in a familiar location.Atmore Police Department (APD) reports show that an Atmore man whose identity has not yet been released was shot once…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 weeks ago