Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

SORNA violations land Atmore man back in jail
Stabler By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, convicted two years ago for enticing a minor for immoral purposes, is back behind bars after he failed to adhere to the provisions of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).Robert Lee Stabler, 23, who was arrested in 2019 for enticing an 8-year-old girl into a sexual situation, was convicted in 2020.He was arrested again November 18 by Escambia County…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Community’s first shredding event a success
Shown front row, from left, Gloria Jones, Tawanna Thomas, Pat Wilson Cross, Janice Ware, Sandra Gray, Anne Powell; back row, from left, Charles Brown, David Quarker. Edward Garcia, David Quarker Jr. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore residents with attics, closets and storerooms full of old documents now have more room for other things.Despite a last-minute postponement from Thanksgiving weekend, locals turned out in force for a Saturday, December 3,…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Readers = Leaders
County’s K-5 classrooms celebrate receipt of 100 books each From left, Leah Fuqua, Nicole Spottswood, Michele McClung Toya McMillian dances with Plory to the delight of the students. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County School System administrators agree with teachers that reading is the most fundamental lesson a child must master in order to gain a successful education that will carry him or her into adulthood.Hundreds of students from…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Yellow Hats donate giant Christmas tree to ECHS
Presenting the Christmas tree last Friday, ECHS Ambassadors, from left, front, Shontia Martin, Treasure Robertson, Nykeria Staples, Iyriel Munlyn, Ashley Parra, Alasianna Davis, Summayah Tolbert; middle, Naasia Reynolds, Hasten Dean, Darron Nichols, Daniel Gunaca, Anthony McCants, Ariyana Young; back, Yellow Hat member Karean Reynolds; ECHS Principal Kike Pettaway; Yellow Hat members Teresa Dees, Shelia Johnson-Williams, Janice Reynolds, Lillie Johnson, Doris Knight, Bub Gideons, Dale Ash; ECHS assistant principals Terries Lett…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Pow WOW!
Rain, wind fail to dampen PCI’s 50th Thanksgiving celebration 2022 PCI Tribal Princesses, from left, Little Miss Princess – Jayla Smith; Elementary Princess – Yanasa Alvarez; Junior Princess – Savannah Gibson; Senior Princess – Mckenna Pettis; Senior Adult Princess – Amanda Montgomery; Elder Princess – Vicky Burns. News Staff Report A large crowd of indeterminate size braved a heavy rainstorm and stiff, chilly winds to attend this year’s resumption of…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago