Author: Don Fletcher

Don Fletcher

Arrest made
Local man only person to be charged in beating death at Tavern Madison By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore police said a local man, still behind bars without bond as midweek approached, is the only person who will be charged in connection with the August 5 beating death of a Baldwin County man who struck and killed a local woman with his car as she crossed U.S. 31 just before…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Council OKs $14.6M budget for FY2024
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer During their Monday, September 25 meeting, Atmore City Council members approved — without question or discussion — a $14.6 million municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2024.The financing package calls for revenues of $14,640,725. More than half of that ($7.8 million) is expected to come from gross receipts taxes (city sales taxes). Anticipated ad valorem (property) taxes ($1.6 million), business licenses ($1.5 million), garbage fees ($820,000)…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
ECHS beats Jaguars, improves to 4-1
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team rolled up its fourth win in five games last Friday (September 22), a 41-20 decision over Wilcox Central that was called off late in the second period.Coach Vincent Harris said the key to the region win was simple.“The kids listening, executing, doing what they were supposed to do, that was the big thing,” Harris said. “They did their jobs for…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Small but enthusiastic crowd for ‘Family & Friends’ event
From left, Paulette German, Jamel Frye and Edwina English sing a Gospel standard early in the program. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although he couldn’t help but be a little disappointed at the turnout, Pastor Jamel Frye said the success of the Family & Friends Day — held Saturday, September 23, at Houston Avery Park and initially advertised as a rally against gun violence — can’t be measured in numbers.Atmore…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Still at large
Armed theft suspect eludes lawmen Mendez By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Police Department (APD) detectives are currently looking for a man — believed to reside in or near Walnut Hill, Fla. — who is clearly shown on closed circuit television footage as he stole several items from local residences last week.Police are looking for Mario Mendez, age and address not provided, as the primary suspect in the burglaries, each…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago