Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Woman jailed after newborn positive for pot in ’22
Yanacheak Pace Rice Freeman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman who gave birth more than a year ago to a baby who tested positive for marijuana, is finally behind bars.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that Christina Yanacheak, 41, was arrested November 30 on a charge of chemical endangerment of a child.Police had been searching for Yanacheak since a joint investigation conducted by APD detectives and Escambia…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
ECHS starts 2-0 with wins over Monroe Co., Flomaton
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Stephen Williams hit for 30 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Escambia County High’s basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 73-47 win over Flomaton High last Saturday, December 2.Williams was not only the team’s high scorer against FHS but also contributed to the team’s second solid defensive effort. The senior’s rebound total included 9 off the defensive end of the court, and he…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
City burn ban lifted; statewide restrictions eased
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While 11 Alabama counties remained under an executive order prohibiting outdoor burning this week, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles announced Monday, November 28, that he has canceled the burn ban that has been in effect within Atmore’s city limits since late August.“The burn ban inside the city limits is officially lifted,” Peebles said. “We’ve had enough good, soaking rains over the last week or two…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
SkyWarrior to take over management of local airport
Don Flynn (standing) discusses the airport agreement as Larry Wettermark listens in foreground. In background are Calvin Grace, left, and Chuck Brooks. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Four members of the Atmore City Council approved during Monday’s (November 27) meeting a contract under which a Pensacola flight school will take over management of day-to-day operations at the local airport.The performance agreement between the city and SkyWarrior Flight Support Inc. will…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Felony arrests
Andrews Fails Wiggins Payne Fite By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer James Kevin Andrews, 48, of Atmore was arrested November 26 by Poarch Creek Indians police on several charges.No details were available, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows that Andrews is charged with one count each of making a terroristic threat, public intoxication, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.A new law that went into effect September 1 makes a…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago