Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

John and Peggy James retire
Andy and Heather James Walker with their son Andrew and daughter Ellison, Brad James, John and Peggy James, Jodi and Ryan James By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher John and Peggy James celebrated their recent retirement with a reception at Encore at the Strand Saturday evening, February 17.They decided it was time to retire in 2023, and David Schutz of Hartford, Ala., became the new owner of Atmore Insurance Services December 1,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time10 months ago
Four sign at ECHS
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Four young men sat on the stage at Escambia County High School Wednesday morning, February 7. It was a big day for them – National Signing Day, traditionally the first day a high school senior can sign a National Letter of Intent with a college.Three signed to play football, one basketball – Lorenzo Arnold Jr., Exavion “Buddy” Bradley, Elijah Thomas, and Stephen Williams.ECHS Principal Layton Knight…
by Sherry Digmon access_time11 months ago
Honoring a legacy, contributions
The head table, from left, Zickeyous Byrd, Shawn Goolsby, Dr. Michele Collier, Harold Dailey, Rev. Rodtric Robinson, Bea Forniss, Pastor Michael Arnold, Loumeek White Rosa Parks Award presented to Pastor Michael Jackson, right, by Sheila Johnson-Williams Trail Blazer Citizens Award presented to Brian Stallworth, left, by Vasaroy Johnson Certificate of Recognition presented to Voncile Stallworth by Rep. Alan Baker, right. At left is family friend Ray Dees. Flag presented to…
by Sherry Digmon access_time11 months ago
ECHS holds town hall meeting
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The problems are common in many schools, the solution hopefully within the grasp of local school officials. Wednesday, January 31, Escambia County High School administration held a town hall meeting – open to the public in hopes of getting parents and other concerned citizens to attend. Sadly, not much of the public showed up. The 25 or so in attendance were mostly school personnel. However,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time11 months ago
Woman victim of scam
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The woman sometimes cried as she told her sad story. She was the victim of a scam, and she told her story to keep others from making the same mistake – hopefully.We won’t publish her name. She lives in Bratt. For the purpose of this article, we’ll call her XYZ.Her story began January 11 when she got a phone call from “Publishers Clearinghouse.” She had won…
by Sherry Digmon access_time11 months ago