Sherry Digmon

‘The Next Great Generation’
Caden Ramer and Aubree Robinson help Lady Liberty demonstrate her dimensions Lady Liberty By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher “The Next Great Americans” sat anxiously, not quite sure what to expect, Thursday morning, August 29. They wore Statue of Liberty headpieces, and most held small American flags.The second-grade students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School were joined by second-graders from Huxford Elementary as they attended the program by Liberty Learning Foundation, a non-profit…
My story, part 10
Digmon March 5I was scheduled for an arraignment in court, but I didn’t have to go.The Attorney General’s office filed a motion to continue the cases since that office had not had time to prepare. Judge Ben Fuller denied the motion, and the hearing was set for April 10. Assistant AG Thomas Govan Jr. was assigned to our cases.I received notice from attorney Earnie White’s office that a scheduling conference…
My story, part 9
Digmon As I’ve said, it’s sometimes hard to keep all the dates in order as I’m working on the timeline. In Part 7, I went through December, but forgot one very important event in November. November 23, 2023Alabama Association of School Boards Executive Director Sally Smith sent out an email to members. The subject was “AASB’s LAF to assist in defense of Escambia County school board member”The email read: The…
Getting ready for the new school year
By SHERRY DIGMONNew Publisher Before the students darkened the door on the first day of school, administrators, teachers, and staff spent countless hours getting ready for the school year. They’ve had professional development and staff meetings, teacher workdays and open houses. And as of yesterday, August 6, the new school began.Following are some photos leading up to the beginning of school. Teachers and staff were on hand Thursday, August 1,…
My story, part 8
Digmon I was going to continue the timeline this week, but time got away from me. As you’ll see in this edition of Atmore News, we’re publishing our annual Back to School section. My “atmore” magazine deadline fell at just about the same time. I’m writing this on Monday night before the paper comes out tomorrow and the magazine next week. Glad to say we met both deadlines.This week, I…