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Recusal didn’t go far enough
Publisher’s note: As Don Fletcher, Cindy Jackson, Ashley Fore and I have worked through the charges – all dismissed – against us, Atmore News has invited the other parties to write their stories. I wrote mine over a 10-part series. In this article, Don shares his thoughts. As is the case for all of us, these are our thoughts, as these are Don’s. By Don Fletcher Most people have moved…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 months ago
Boys, Girls State delegates address Legion
Emma Grayce Fuqua, Billy Elder Travis Andrews, Billy Elder Owen Chancery, Billy Elder Harper Harrison, Billy Elder Zachary Herndon, Billy Elder Caden Leachman, Billy Elder By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher American Legion Post 90 sponsored 10 areas students at this year’s Boys and Girls State held at Troy University. As is the custom, the Legion held a reception for State delegates Thursday, August 29, and asked each one to talk…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 months ago
New police patrol pickups more versatile, have more room
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The five new vehicles that will soon become part of the Atmore Police Department’s law enforcement fleet will have more room for officers and any inmates on their way to jail, more room to store bicycles, traffic cones and other items, and a little more versatility than the Ford Explorers they will replace.The new F150 Responder Supercrew 4×4 pickups will cost $58,102 each (a total…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 months ago
Felony arrests
Woman charged with drug possession, DUI, other violations By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department during the period August 27 through August 29:CenKrystal Roberts Roberts An Atmore woman was arrested August 29 after her vehicle was pulled over because she was driving erratically.Police reports show that 40-year-old Cenkrystal Roberts was pulled over on Woods Road after an officer saw…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 months ago
Innocence stolen
Victim, 18, says local barber sexually assaulted her over 9-year period Craft By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Escambia County barber is free on bond this week after his August 16 arrest on charges he subjected a local girl to sexual abuse from the time she was 6 years old until she was 15.Joe L. Craft, 57, who has owned and operated Craft Barber Shop for the past 30 years,…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 months ago