Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

ECHS falls 49-12 to complete stretch of 3 straight Top 10 opponents
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High School’s Blue Devils, playing for the third straight week against a Top 10 opponent, were already at a disadvantage when they took the field with two defensive starters on the bench last Friday, September 20, for disciplinary reasons. Add early injuries to a pair of key players, and the results are fairly predictable.St. Michael Catholic came into the contest ranked as the…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Adults only?
Atmore library to ban checkouts by juveniles without parent or consent form From left, APL librarians Michelle Amerson and Pricilla Salazar pose while reshelving books. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Effective October 1, Atmore Public Library’s (APL’s) downstairs section will be for adults only. In a manner of speaking.On that date, in an effort to meet the most recent guidelines of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS), no one under…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Taste of the South’s 20th Atmore edition is Thursday
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The aromas of American, Mexican, Chines and other foods will fill the air around Heritage Park this Thursday, September 19, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., when Atmore’s 20th annual Taste of the South takes place.Last year’s event drew more than 800 people and was the first at which attendees who bought a $10 ticket were allowed to sample the wares offered at every food booth,…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
4th annual Patterson St. Fun Day is Saturday
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer This weekend, for the fourth straight year, Atmore City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson and her EMJ Atmore Outreach organization will join forces with city police, city firefighters and the county sheriff’s office to present Patterson Street Fun Day 2024.The family-friendly event, billed as a “community celebration,” started as a gathering for local youngsters, but now is designed for people of all ages. The day of fun…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
ECMS to enforce code of conduct; 9 items banned or restricted
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County education officials said this week that a Monday, September 16, Facebook posting by Escambia County Middle School (ECMS) Principal Layton Knight of a nine-item list of items banned from ECMS classrooms does not reflect a new set of rules. It is more an enforcing of the school system’s code of conduct.“There’s nothing in here that violates the code of conduct,” said Assistant Superintendent…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago