Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Pastor Kevin Garrett
Building relationships By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Last year, Kevin Garrett was called as pastor of Atmore First Baptist Church. He was called by the congregation, but more importantly, he was called by God. (Most folks refer to him as Pastor Kevin. He has an easy-going manner that makes “the Reverend” reference seem a little formal.) Pastor Kevin’s home is Gadsden. He began his college education at Auburn but left…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
6 to be inducted into Hall of Fame
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Six outstanding citizens will be inducted into the Atmore Area Hall of Fame in April. They are Dr. Wil Baker, Robert Faircloth, Ann Gordon, Novy L. Hale, the Rev. Isaac Holt, and Wayne Stacey. The 14th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is set for Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m., at The Club. Tickets, $25, each are available at Atmore News, 128 N.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
UB holds advisory board meeting
Hosts author and entrepreneur By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Each year, United Bank holds a Joint Advisory Board meeting in which board members and guests from across the UB footprint come together to hear about the latest bank news and initiatives from President and CEO Bob Jones. It’s also a time when the bank presents a program of interest. This year, the speaker was Kristen Hadeed, CEO and founder of…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Pastor Guy Heath
Reaching out at Cross Point By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher It takes only a few minutes of conversation with Guy Heath to realize what his passion is – outreach, as in reaching people for Christ. As the new pastor of Cross Point Baptist Church on Jack Springs Road, he’s leading the charge in reaching out to the community. “Jesus said, ‘Go out and compel them to come that my house…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
ACS students excel in science fair
What if …?” “What about …?” “And you could prove that by …” Chances are these thoughts went through the minds of middle school and high school students who participated in a recent science fair at Atmore Christian School. Exhibits were set up in the gym Thursday, February 28, with students, faculty and visitors (and the judges) weaving in and out of the exhibits, asking questions, and often marveling at…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago