Author: Sherry Digmon

At the presentation, from left, Jenny Hutto, Myra Odom, Jackey Odom By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher When the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary got ready to place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day, Myra Odom was ready at 6 a.m. the Saturday before, and helped cover seven cemeteries.When the Auxiliary served breakfast to veterans on Veterans Day, Myra was ready to greet the veterans and help serve.Those are only two of…

Award winning readers. Reading awards were presented to, from left, front, Rorey McGregor, Carter Potts, Amber Hadley, Olivia Stewart; middle, Wailyn Jones, Teman Crayton (front), Brenton Jones, Ava Yeldon, Aaron Crenshaw, Michael McGettrick, Wil Copenhaven, Kannon Atkins, Paisley Macks; back, Carlie Murphy, Chloe Weaver, Trinity Washington, A’Zadian Knight, Ryla Crayton, Mikayla Allen. Not pictured are Paige Koehn, Karli Seale, Trinity Jade, Paisley Angelo. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Patrons young and…

James Campbell, left, and Bro. Don Davis Cody Norton, left, and Bro. Don Davis Taylor Norton, left, and Bro. Don Davis Joe Protsman, left, and Bro. Don Davis By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Atmore First Assembly of God’s annual patriotic program never disappoints. Patriotism flourishes here. Sunday, July 2, the 34th Annual “Celebration of Freedom” was presented. As always, veterans are honored during the program. Sunday, six veterans were…

Bruce ropes some cowboys from the audience. Vernelle, back left, cheers on members of the cattle drive. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The staff of the Atmore Public Library brings a variety of folks in for the summer reading program every Friday in June. The first Friday was reptiles, the second was the poodle show. The third – an outdoor petting zoo – was cancelled due to weather.Friday, June 23, Bruce…