Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Signing off – WGYJ’s last broadcast
David Gehman, standing, and Martin Gehman, seated, share memories on the last day of their broadcast By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher David Gehman and his dad, Martin, were in one area of the studio. David’s brother Jerry Gehman was in another area. All were broadcasting on WGYJ – for the final time. The radio station went off the air Sunday evening, September 3, but the live broadcasts ended Thursday morning, August…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago
Golden Eagles to gather
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher A long-standing reunion in Atmore is the annual Escambia County Training School Golden Eagles Alumni Gathering held in the fall. Although the event was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid, it was well-attended in 2022, and alumni are encouraged to attend and fellowship one with another again.This year, the Gathering is set for Friday, September 29, at David’s Catfish.Following is the schedule:Meet and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago
Main Street Alabama honors Atmore
Excellence in Fundraising: from left, Shinora Redmond, Brandy Giger, Brandon Beachy Excellence in Shinora Redmond, Paul Chason, Brandon Beachy Excellence in Business Development: Shinora Redmond, Brandon Beachy Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation: from left, Shinora Redmond, Susan Hayes, Foster Kizer, Brandon Beachy By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Atmore entities received five awards at the Main Street Alabama tenth annual Awards of Excellence banquet Thursday, August 17, in Huntsville, with more than 150…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago
Taking a stand for Jesus Christ
On South Main Street, Larry Bonds, with the cross, is joined by, from left, James Curran, Sherri Bonds, and Darlene DeFee. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher While most folks were still sleeping Saturday morning, Larry Bonds was taking a cross off the back of his truck. At 7 a.m., he hoisted the cross beam on his shoulder and began walking.He was joined by his wife, Sherri; his mom, Joanne Bonds; their…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago
Boys, Girls State delegates address Legion
Boys and Girls State delegates, from left, Michael Morgan, Serenity Mitchell, Jason Alcaniz, Helen Weber, Jackson Haney By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Post 90 sponsored 14 areas students at this year’s Boys and Girls State held at Troy University May 28 through June 3. One day during the week, delegates took a day trip to the capital in Montgomery.As is the custom, the Legion held a reception for State…
by Sherry Digmon access_time1 year ago