Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Giving a kidney
Sonya Thomas is the big sister. She’s supposed to take care of her younger sister, Nelda Dukes. At least, that’s how Sonya feels. But things are a little upside down right now. It’s Nelda who’s taking care of Sonya – by giving her a kidney. Sonya was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2006. A second diagnosis followed in 2011 – kidney failure. Following a series of testing in 2016, Sonya…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
‘Dear Patriot … ‘
Emotional. Smiles and handshakes soon turned to bowed heads and teary eyes. And men’s big hands waved small flags. And everyone applauded as the veterans’ branch of the military was recognized. This was the fourth annual Vietnam Veterans Day program, sponsored by the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary, held in Atmore. The keynote speaker this year was Judge Jeff White, himself a decorated veteran of Operation Desert Storm and later service…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Concerns over Leader in Me at ACM
Much of the discussion of the Escambia County Board of Education at the regular meeting Thursday, March 23, concerned the proposed consolidation of A.C. Moore Elementary School with Rachel Patterson Elementary and Escambia County Middle schools. Superintendent John Knott said a meeting is planned for Thursday, April 6, 5 p.m., at A.C. Moore. Knott said the proposed plan will be presented and stakeholders will be able to ask questions. Board…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
America 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_time8 years ago