Sherry Digmon

Second-grader saves grandmother’s life
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Becky Sorrells knew she was in trouble. On the night of April 10, an emphysema attack debilitated her. Fortunately, her eight-year-old granddaughter Kenleigh Madison was with her. Kenleigh called 911 for help. But she actually had to do more than just ask for help. The dirt road to their home was impassable due to three days of rain on new red clay at their mobile…
ECHS Class of 2019 breaks record
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher A couple of weeks ago, on Phil Johnson’s early morning radio show, Escambia County High School Principal Dennis Fuqua talked about the school, mentioning among other things the Class of 2019 and the pending scholarship amount that would be announced at Class Day. He didn’t give anything away, saying that he realized of course at some point the records would no longer be set. At…
National Day of Prayer
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Atmore joined the rest of the country in observing the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 2. The Rev. Ted Bridges opened the gathering, emphasizing this year’s theme: “Love one another, just as I have loved you” John 13:34. “Brothers and sisters, we need to love one another … I love you because He first loved me,” Rev. Bridges said. Participating in the program were…
Miss Mayfest crowned
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher In the comfort of Escambia County High School’s Hodnette Auditorium, 20 young ladies vied for four titles to represent Atmore as Miss Mayfest. The pageant was held Friday, May 3, just a day before Mayfest. Chamber Executive Director Emily Wilson announced that next year’s pageant will be held a week before Mayfest, not the day before. Also, last year’s pageant was held during Mayfest on…
Get a hug – Give a hug
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher While you’re at Mayfest Saturday, you may drop by the Destiny Worship Center tent. There you’ll see something unusual – blindfolded people with outstretched arms. Pastor Dr. Bernard and First Lady Felicia Bishop are bringing a new project to Mayfest – Love Like Jesus Loves. “This is an opportunity for us to show love to the community,” Felicia Bishop said. “We’ll have volunteers who will…