Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Lions District 34C holds conference in Atmore
Joyce Petty, left, welcomes everyone to Atmore. At right is District Governor Todd Denison. Members of the Leo Club in attendance, from left, Belaya Scott, Alvera Neasman, faculty advisor Barbara Whatley, Itzel Lopez Parra, Ashley Parra Cerritos. Andrea Beasley of Atmore, left, was inducted into the Lions Club Saturday. Atmore Lions President Joyce Petty is in the center. At right is International Director Marie Cunning. Eddie Tullis answers questions following…
by Sherry Digmon access_time12 hours ago
Mark Elkins passes away
Elkins By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Mark Elkins never held public office. He was not active in civic or social organizations. He didn’t receive any awards or commendations.But for decades, he was one of the most well-known people in Atmore. When he retired, he was just shy of 40 years employment with the city of Atmore. Mark didn’t have a glamorous job – his job with the city was picking up…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 weeks ago
‘The family reunion’
Rosa Parks Annual Breakfast Bishop Willie L. Williams makes remarks as he received the Rosa Park Trailblazer Citizen Award Rep. Alan Baker, left, presents a Certificate of Recognition to Dale Ash Tovjivanese Grissett-Wilkerson, left, presents the Rosa Parks Award to Bea Forniss From left, Rev. Rodtric Robinson, Rev. Jamal Browder, Rev. Willie Hawthorne, Rep. Alan Baker By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The 18th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast Celebration was held Saturday…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 weeks ago
2 die in crash
Charity Hicks and Valerie Hicks Mother and daughter killed By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher It’s almost impossible to fathom – a mother and daughter killed together in an accident.Valerie Hicks, 66, and Charity Hicks, 30, died in a three-vehicle accident Thursday, January 23, on Highway 97 in Escambia County, Florida.Valerie Hicks was a teacher at Temple Christian Academy in Atmore. Charity was a realtor with Flynn Built Homes in Atmore. Charity…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 weeks ago
McGhee new PCI fire chief
Taking the oath, from left, Chaz McGhee, Susie McGhee, Macie McGhee, Tyler McGhee, Gerry McGhee holding the Bible, Chris McGhee, Judge Joe Brogden, April Sells (back), Stephanie Bryan By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher You might say, “He’s a chip off the ol’ block.” Or you might say “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Either one applies. Chris McGhee, son of former Atmore Fire Chief Gerry McGhee, was sworn in…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 weeks ago