Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

GECA rehearsal under way
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “Annie” is set for July 27-30 and August 3-6. Shown at a recent rehearsal, the “orphans” run through “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” one of their dance numbers. The orphans are, from left, first row, Aleah Livingston, Presley Johnson, Emma Mast; second row, Nevaeh Cox, Montana Carnley; third row, Sydney Mast, Summer Bondurant, Leah Miller; fourth row, Isabella Sanders,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
BOE votes to consolidate – ACM students going to RPES and ECMS (UPDATED 7-3-17)
After months of consideration, the Escambia County Board of Education voted in a called meeting Thursday, June 29, to consolidate A.C. Moore Elementary with Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School. After much discussion at the table Thursday, Chairman Willie J. Grissett called for a roll call vote. Board members Kevin Hoomes, Coleman Wallace, Danny Benjamin, Mike Edwards and W.J. Grissett voted yes for the consolidation. David Nolin…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
GECA to present ‘Annie’ – 8 shows scheduled
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts began work in May on the big summer show coming up the last of July and the first of August. “Annie” is a huge show with 98 roles. Show dates are July 27 through 30 and August 3 through 6. Tickets are not yet available. Just to whet your appetite, here’s a list of the folks in the show. Some will fill multiple…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Market in the Park
If you heard rain early Saturday morning, June 24, you may have thought Market in the Park would be a washout. But you would have been wrong. Gardeners and vendors turned out with loads of fresh produce and vegetables, canned goods and green plants. The market was not quite as spread out as it is sometimes. They set up shop around the center part of the park, away from the…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
AFD at APL
These Atmore firefighters visited the Atmore Public Library Summer Reading Program Friday, June 23. Topics they went over with the kids included Stop, Drop, Cover (your fact), and Roll, and having a meeting place outside with family members in case of a fire. The program ended at the two fire trucks in the library parking lot. Shown, from left, firefighters, Eugene Edwards, Brandon Barber, Ethan Smith, and Jake Lambert.
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago