Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Pepsi, Nall celebrate 50 years
On August 18, 1967, Webb Nall started work at Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company. Just three weeks prior to that date, the Matthews family bought the business. Dale Matthews (Ash) was eight years old. Cindy Matthews (Colville) was five. Hooper Matthews III was two. Last Friday, August, 18, 2017, the Matthews hosted a luncheon for anyone who wished to come help them celebrate the family’s 50th year in business and Nall’s 50th…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
BOE addresses crowdfunding
You may have seen the appeals for funds through GoFundMe or Donors Choose. The practice, known as online crowdfunding, has become a popular practice to raise money for schools or individual classrooms. Teachers may appeal for funds to purchase particular items, such as iPads, when funds through the school system are not available. Since teachers or other school employees often use the name of the school system in these types…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
EW Class of ‘67 holds reunion
The Ernest Ward High School Class of 1967 held their 50th reunion Saturday, August 5, at the Ruritan Building in Walnut Hill. Members of the class (and one teacher) are shown, from left, front, Terry Harms, Floyd Mooney, Sarah L. Figuried, Judi H. McElhaney, teacher John Padgett, Gloria B. Gilman, Linda G. Stabler, Barbara K. Loewen and John Loewen; middle, Gavin Killam, John Stacey, Marjorie G. Criswell, Jean Davis, Eddie…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
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_time8 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_time8 years ago