Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Hi5 Friday at RPES
    By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The second Hi5 Friday of the school year was held August 24 at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Atmore firefighters, community and government leaders, business people, Chamber board members, and Chamber Ambassadors joined in to welcome students and faculty to school that morning. The Chamber of Commerce initiative is designed to start the students’ and teachers’ day with positivity and energy. The next…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Quickest Quack race in the books
Quickest Quack race in the books The VFW Auxiliary’s first-ever Quickest Quack on the Creek race was held Saturday, August 25. More than 200 rubber ducks raced to the finish line. The winning duck sponsors were Ally Tillery, first place, $100 prize; Arlene Delafosse, second place, $75; and Myrna Monroe, third place, $50. The Auxiliary gave out 27 door prizes and had sack lunches available. All proceeds benefit veterans, their…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Pilger Chevrolet in town
  By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer If Jason Pilger had to describe his life right now, he might use the word “chaotic.” Pilger took over ownership of Chuck Stevens Chevrolet in Atmore last Wednesday, August 15. Atmore is a good fit for Pilger. He lives in Mobile and has a hunting camp in Camden. He said Atmore is just about a halfway point for him. The weeks leading up…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Haskew Middleton honored
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Report Haskew Middleton has reached a milestone. It may be one that no one else in the state has reached. In fact, it could be that he stands alone even across the nation. Mr. Middleton has been a member of American Legion Post 90 in Atmore for 75 years of continuous membership. Continuous is the key word. Efforts by the Legion to find anyone else…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
The littlest volunteer
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer When this edition of Atmore News is published, Kayelyn Thomas will be back home in North Carolina. She left Sunday, August 12. Kayelyn has been in Atmore visiting her grandmother (Nana) Lillian Forney since early July. It’s not unusual for a youngster to spend time with a grandparent during the summer break. What is unusual about this summer visit is the impact Kayelyn had…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago