Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Another shooting on Brooks Lane
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police detectives continued this week their investigation into an October 24 shooting incident on Brooks Lane, the third shooting in that area in the past four months.APD Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that one person was injured in the shooting, which occurred just before sundown.McMann said police were dispatched to Atmore Community Hospital around 5:45 p.m. when medical staff reported that a gunshot victim was…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Sunny skies, light breezes form ‘perfect’ backdrop for WSD celebration
Students from Byrneville Elementary School’s Braves Club sold flavored rock candy. Some of the younger WSD attendees were overwhelmed by the event. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A crowd estimated by Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks at “around 3,000” enjoyed sunshine and light breezes to make the 2023 version of Williams Station Day, held last Saturday, October 28, a roaring success. “The weather was perfect,” agreed Anna Ellis, executive…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Board denies parole for Atmore man
Lundy By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man serving a 20-year sentence for his 2016 conviction on several crimes, was denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles.Sean Paul Lundy was convicted in Escambia County Circuit Court of second-degree domestic violence, second-degree kidnapping, possession of a pistol by a person convicted of a violent crime and an unspecified “Class C felony” from Baldwin County.He…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
ECHS beats Orange Beach
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Sophomore Jamarion Robinson hurled 3 touchdown passes, establishing a new school record as Escambia County High’s Blue Devils wrapped up the 2023 season in fine fashion last Friday, October 27.A 28-15 win over Class 4A, Region 1 opponent Orange Beach gave the team a final record of 6-4, ECHS’s best showing since 2018.Robinson didn’t have a spectacular night but stats posted online by the team’s…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
BOE investigations
DA subpoenas ‘COVID Bonus’ records By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County District Attorney Steve Billy confirmed during the county school board’s October 12 meeting that his office is conducting a criminal investigation into some aspect of the Escambia County Board of Education’s handling of federal COVID relief money.The district attorney issued the confirmation during his remarks in support of Superintendent of Education Michele McClung prior to the board’s 4-3…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago