Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Waging war on drugs
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer When you’re engaged in a war against drugs, you examine various avenues that might offer assistance. That’s what Judge Jeff White did last week when he invited representatives with the Drug Education Council (DEC) to attend a meeting in Brewton to determine if the Mobile-based agency could assist Escambia County. Representatives from the county’s adult criminal drug court, Children’s Policy Council, Juvenile Probation Office,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Mural dedicated
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer For weeks, residents and passersby have been watching the progress on the Chamber mural on Ridgeley Street. Then came the dedication Friday afternoon, August 10. An earlier rain shower, threatening skies and occasional sprinkles may have kept some folks away, but the weather didn’t dampen the festive atmosphere. “The rain may have dampened the streets a bit and lessened the crowd but it certainly…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Byrne: ‘Better Off Now’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) kicked off a series of town hall meetings last week, with the second of 12 being held in Atmore Tuesday, July 31. The meetings are being held during Congress’ August District Work Period. Known as the “Better Off Now” Town Hall Tour, Byrne is holding public town halls in each of the counties that make up Alabama’s First Congressional District.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Meet and greet held at ECMS
Escambia County Middle School administration and faculty held a meet and greet Friday, August 3. Students and parents were given information and invited to visit their classrooms, meet their teacher and drop off their school supplies. At right, mom Katrice Tucker, left, and her daughter Tynekia Harris (seventh grade) get information from Ciara Crenshaw (eighth grade) seated left, and school employee Rhecy Currie. Above is the Penner family, from left,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
McGhee retains seat on Tribal Council
McGhee By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer In a run-off election held Saturday, August 4, Poarch Creek Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Robert “Robbie” McGhee received 627 votes to retain his seat on the council. He was challenged by Amy Bryan who finished with 596 votes. The two emerged from field of four in the June election. Though McGhee received 605 votes and Bryan received 348 votes, neither received 51 percent. Executive…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago