Sherry Digmon

ECMS students going to All-State Choral Festival
Note the photo and article above about Friends of Education’s donation to the Escambia County Middle and High School choirs. The funds will be used to buy formal wear, which the students will in turn “rent” from the school. It’s always nice to put faces with an article, so here are four young ladies who will be among the first to benefit from the most recent donations. These middle school…
Who matters? The voters
Regardless of your political leanings, you’re probably – or perhaps maybe – dismayed at some of the junk that’s going on in our country today. I recently read an opinion piece about the “sore loser syndrome” – a good name, I think, for what’s happening since the election and inauguration of President Donald Trump. “They” were so sure – the media (national media), the celebrities, the Democrats. So sure. They…
Ribbon cutting held
A ribbon cutting was held at Tax Pro Elite Friday, February 3. Several Chamber of Commerce board members, Chamber Ambassadors and friends joined owner April Lambert for the event. Shown are, from left, front, Trae Lee, Eli Godwin, David Dobson, Paolo Gorme, Kainoa Gumapac, Jessica Franco, Makala Lee, David Weber; back, Silas Seamans, Brandy Giger, Bub Gideons, Myrna Monroe, Yolanda Giles, April Lambert, Chris Singleton, Brittney Brooks, Donna Gilman, Mallorie…
GECA play coming up
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is presenting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest this month. Sherrie Hursh and her daughter Dana Landis are directing the two casts – both are complete children’s casts, with a total of 36 kids. ages 7 to 18. One cast will perform Thursday and Saturday, the other on Friday and Sunday. In addition, they are performing 12 school shows.…
Celebrating Rosa Parks’ legacy – Honoring those who make a difference
The 11th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast celebrated Mrs. Parks’ legacy as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, but it was also a celebration of outstanding citizens. The event was held Saturday, February 4, at Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. As always, Lillie Johnson and the Atmore Family Life Center, members of Lillie’s family, and her “Breakfast Club” (the kitchen crew) were excellent hosts. James Cox, former assistant superintendent…