Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Tingle addresses BOE on consolidation
A.C. Moore fourth-grade teacher Anna Tingle addressed the Escambia County School Board at the regular meeting Thursday, April 26. She did not request that the school not be closed, but that the students and faculty not be split between two other schools. Superintendent John Knott and the board are considering moving the pre-K and third grade from ACM to Rachel Patterson Elementary, and the fourth grade to Escambia County Middle…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 years ago
National Day of Prayer is Thursday
Atmore will join the nation in prayer and Bible reading Thursday, May 4, in the 66th annual National Day of Prayer. Every year, adults attend the event, but too often children are not with them. Please note there are activities for children, and parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring them along. The local National Day of Prayer Committee invites everyone to participate in any or all of the following…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 years ago
New doc in town
Morning and afternoon receptions were held at Atmore Community Hospital Tuesday, April 25, to welcome Atmore’s newest physician – surgeon Heather Bright, D.O. Shown at the morning reception are, from left, Suzanne McGill, ACH Director of Nursing; the Rev. Al Williams, Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals board member; Sherri Wall, Director of Surgery for Infirmary Health; Brian Bruley, Clinics Director.
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 years ago
Athletes enjoy Super Fun Day
As the athletes got off the buses and headed toward the gym, cheers went up. Volunteers lined the walkway and applauded and sometimes exchanged a high five with athletes. It was Friday morning, April 21, and excitement was high was athletes from the public schools in Escambia County gathered at Escambia County High School Cornell Torrence Gym for Super Fun Day (a special day for a special population of students).…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 years ago
Council recognizes YMCA, Karrick
Monday’s, April 24, Atmore City Council meeting was a time of recognition for a local agency and an individual. Atmore Area YMCA CEO Paul Chason addressed the council to talk about Healthy Kids Day this Saturday. About 200 kids will be playing soccer that day. Chason said the event drew about 135 kids last year, and he expects more this year. Mayor Jim Staff read a proclamation designating Saturday, April…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 years ago