Author: Don Fletcher

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was killed early Friday, April 19, when he apparently lost control of his 2010 Mercury Milan, left U.S. 31 and crashed into a tree.Alabama State Troopers reported that 34-year-old Derrel D. Williams lost his life in the single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:31 a.m.The fatal crash occurred near U.S. 31’s 34-mile marker, approximately seven miles south of the Atmore city limits,…

Marlo Young, in center holding proclamation, and several Prima Girls Mentoring Program members and adult advisors posed with city officials after the council session. The group included Prima Girls Alyshia Howard, Aliegha Simmons, Aulbrey Williams, Kevionna Wiggins, Jenesis Dirden, Teaya McMillan, Paisley Macks, Kearden Frye, Zoriyah Bayne, S’Mari Brown, Raniyah Johnson. Adults included Rev. Sr. Donzell Young, Cordia Lee, Nicole Jones and Dr. Teresa Smith. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Superintendent of Education Dr. Michele Collier gave a brief overview of the various ongoing projects and some new programs that are being implemented at public schools across the county. The list, which Collier said has kept officials hopping throughout the Spring, includes several achievements at Atmore-area schools, including A.C. Moore School, which hosted the April 18 Escambia County Board of Education meeting. The host…