Sherry Digmon

A family tradition
Mecoa Grunert From left, Eric M. Grunert, Mecoa E. Grunert, Shirley A. Grunert and Horst W. Grunert By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Horst (Mike) and Shirley Grunert of Atmore recently attended their grandson’s graduation from boot camp.This is the third generation of what has become a family tradition in military service.Horst served 20 years in the Navy.The couple’s son Eric served four years in the Army, then 20 years in the…
‘From generation to generation’
From left, Principal Forrest Jones, Mary Figgers as Harriet Tubman, speaker Harold Dailey By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The theme for the Escambia County Middle School Black history program was “From Generation to Generation.” The theme was carried out as students noted outstanding Black citizens from 1700 through 2000.The speaker for the program was Harold Dailey, retired educator who has never really retired. He continues to volunteer in the system when…
Eagle Scout Judson Lee
At the Court of Honor, from left, James Lee, Judson, Cindy Lee, and Judson’s grandparents Jackie and Billy Darby By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Judson Lee attained membership in an elite group Sunday afternoon, February 25, as the Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for him.Several Scout leaders from the area spoke about the importance of Scouting and Judson’s accomplishments.“It takes hard work and dedication,” Scoutmaster Wade Hartley said. He…
Mourning Juanita Smith
Juanita Smith By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Long-time educator Juanita Smith passed away Sunday, February 18, in Atmore.When Atmore News posted word of her passing on Facebook Sunday afternoon, posts in response to the news poured in from students and fellow teachers as they remembered her with fondness and offered prayers for the family.Mrs. Smith moved to Atmore in 1951. Her teaching career in the Atmore area spanned 31 years, including…
John and Peggy James retire
Andy and Heather James Walker with their son Andrew and daughter Ellison, Brad James, John and Peggy James, Jodi and Ryan James By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher John and Peggy James celebrated their recent retirement with a reception at Encore at the Strand Saturday evening, February 17.They decided it was time to retire in 2023, and David Schutz of Hartford, Ala., became the new owner of Atmore Insurance Services December 1,…