Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Honoring Vietnam veterans
The fourth Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration will be held Saturday, March 25, 4 p.m., at Heritage Park. The event is hosted by Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 and is hosted in part by VFW  Foundation Community Services Grant. Last Sunday afternoon, March 19, several Auxiliary members and friends gathered at Heritage Park to make final plans and also to assemble new banners and flagpoles Scheduled to participate…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Shell named to Hall of Fame
Five area residents will be inducted into the Atmore Area Hall of Fame in April. Billy Conn Madison, chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, released the names of this year’s inductees: William America, Earl Etheridge, Dr. William T. Hall, Howard Shell, and Eddie Staff. The induction ceremony will be held Saturday, April 29, 6 p.m., at The Club. Tickets for the ceremony and the meal are $25 each. Tickets…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
EA holds open house
  The Escambia Academy administration and faculty opened the schoolhouse doors Thursday, March 9, and invited the community inside. The school’s open house provided an opportunity for families who might be considering the school to get an up close and personal look. But as it turned out, it was also a celebration of sorts by the administration and by the teachers in the classrooms. Headmaster Wade Heigle addressed the assembly…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
RP Star Students
These Rachel Patterson Elementary students were named Star Students for March. They are, from left, front, Gabriel Zundel, Madison McCants, La’Stareya Hudson, Tristian Johnson, Amari Lambert, Nicholas Sasser, Keaton Bush, Brayden Jones; middle, Kaydence Popejoy, Ariana Rager, Destiny Dailey, Jay’Quavious Moye, Omani McCorvey, Alayshia Payne, Donzell Lyons, Cleria McCants; back, Nicholas Warren, D’Evion Simmons, Maria Manzano, Kaliyah McCants, A’Laya Young, Ray’Veion Wiggins, Darre’a Spencer.
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
ECHS hosts College and Career Fair
From Southern Pine and LifeFlight on the school grounds to college and agency reps in the gym, Escambia County High School’s College and Career Fair gave students a broad spectrum of opportunities. The fair was held Friday, March 10, for students in grades nine through 12. Representatives were on hand to give information and answer questions. The following vendors participated: AIDT Maritime Air National Guard Alabama National Guard Atmore Fire…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago