Author: Don Fletcher

Loumeek White, president of the Escambia County Board of Education, was the parade grand marshal. Seated in the foreground is his wife, Keiana. Expose Dance Team entertained on Carver Avenue. Atmore City Councilwoman Eunice Johnson, at far left, rode this colorful float. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Hundreds of people of all ages, colors and sizes lined the streets of Atmore’s northeastern sector Monday, January 15, to witness the city’s…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Residents of Atmore and most everywhere else in the state woke up Tuesday morning (January 16) to frozen rain puddles, ice on vehicle windshields and windows, and even a light dusting of snow as an Arctic air mass that moved into the state Monday night finally reached into the area.Temperatures in the mid-20s prevailed Tuesday morning, and things are projected to get worse as the…

Storm races swiftly across city, leaving little damage A huge limb was torn from a tree behind First Baptist Church of Atmore. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A storm system that was predicted to be a potent and damaging weather event roared through Atmore swiftly but relatively quietly during the predawn hours of Tuesday, January 9, leaving hardly any damage in its wake.The system appeared ready to meet the expectations…