Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

ECMS holds meet and greet
Escambia County Middle School held a meet and greet Friday afternoon, August 4. Parents and students were invited to meet the teachers, bring school supplies and tour the school. Shown, Christina McClure, left, talks with one of the school counselors, Jawuan Osborne. Ms. McClure has two children attending the middle school for the first time, one in the fourth grade and one in the fifth.
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
FNB&T donates to Habitat
In April, First National Bank & Trust held their annual Celebrity Waiter event. As in past years, an area non-profit was selected to receive the proceeds. This year, waiters brought in $12,000 designated for Escambia County Habitat for Humanity. Shown at the check presentation Tuesday, August 8, are, from left, Brandy Giger, FNB&T Director of Marketing; Lisa Tindell, Habitat Executive Director; and Glen Davis, FNB&T President.
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Eclipse on the horizon
A total eclipse will occur on August 21, casting a shadow across the country for the first time since 1918. For sure, it will be something to see, but don’t look at it – at least not with the naked eye, or even with sunglasses. Atmore resident and amateur astronomer Schuyler Allen is preparing to view the eclipse and to help others do so without damaging their eyes. On that…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Special election Tuesday
The first step in filling the seat vacated by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be held next Tuesday, August 15, as the Special Primary Election is held. The eight Democratic candidates on the ballot are Will Boyd Vann Caldwell Jason E. Fisher Michael Hansen Doug Jones Robert Kennedy Jr. Brian McGee Charles Nana The 10 Republican candidates on the ballot are James Paul Beretta Joseph F. Breault Randy Brinson…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Winners announced in poster contest
Winners in the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest were announced Monday, July 31, at Atmore City Hall. According to VFW Auxiliary President Gayle Johnson, 21 entries were submitted. The Auxiliary was pleased considering this is the first year for this competition. Children ages 4-15 had the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago