Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

BOE hears updates on projects
The school lot is completely cleared. The historic marker remains on the right of way. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer During a workshop that immediately preceded a March 7 special called meeting, five members of Escambia County’s school board heard updates on 17 different projects that are in various stages of development. Some have been completed or are nearing completion, one or two are just getting under way, and a…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
RPES inducts first National Elementary Honor Society members
Rachel Patterson’s first class of inductees display their sashes and certificates after the ceremony. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Thirteen Rachel Patterson Elementary School 4th-graders became the school’s first students to join RPES’s new chapter of National Elementary Honor Society.The school’s cafeteria was filled with third-grade students, teachers, community business leaders, preachers and more who stood as a processional of students — Addilyn Armentor, Lae’lyn Bogan, Ahnara Brown and Jah’Liyah…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Local man faces kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment charges
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Finklea Escambia County sheriff’s deputies arrested an Atmore man March 5 on several charges resulting from his apparent holding of another person against that person’s will.No details have been released, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows that Krezmenski Montez Finklea, 39, was released March 8 on bond after having been processed into the jail on one felony count each of unauthorized use…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Wiggins retains commission seat; Edwards beaten in BOE race
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Not a lot of Escambia County voters went to the polls for the March 5 Super Tuesday Presidential Primary, but those who did were for the most part of a like mind.The Escambia County Commission’s chairman was re-elected over a political newcomer by a virtual 2-1 margin to the District 2 seat he has held for 16 years, while an even higher percentage of voters…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
City’s arts, entertainment district established
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An ordinance establishing the City of Atmore Arts and Entertainment District, given a first reading by the city council on December 11 and council approval on January 8, is now part of the city code. But there are still logistics to be worked out before the district is in full swing.According to the ordinance (which appears in its entirety, along with a map of the…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago