Sherry Digmon

Rotarians honor excellence
Rotary Four-Year Academic All-Stars, from left, Makayla Ramsey, Taylor Levins, Ethan Kilburn, Zane Gurganus, Hunter Borelli, John Bashore, Aniya Stots, Christopher Long, Brady Howell, Caeden Battles. Not pictured is Kaitlin Gafford. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Scholarships totaling more than $30,000 were awarded and 182 students were honored at the Atmore Rotary Club’s 37th annual Academic All-Stars program Thursday, May 12.Students from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School,…
Republicans stump in Brewton
Sexton Albritton Blanchard Burdette By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Several Republicans made a last stop in this area Monday evening, May 16, at the Escambia County Republican Party meeting in Brewton. About 60 people attended.Among the speakers were Stephen Sexton and incumbent Greg Albritton, both candidates for Alabama Senate District 22, and Lindy Blanchard and Lew Burdette, both challenging incumbent Kay Ivey for the governor’s seat.Each candidate was given eight minutes…
Golden, Jamieson speak in Atmore
From left, Sandra Gray, Patricia Jamieson, Shaun Golden By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher A meet and greet for three Democrat candidates on upcoming ballots was held Saturday afternoon, May 14, on the Unity House grounds on North Main Street.Attending were Patricia Salter Jamieson on the primary ballot for governor (May 24), and Shaun Golden, candidate for Escambia County sheriff, on the ballot in the general election November 8.Dr. Will Boyd, candidate…
National Day of Prayer observance held
Bobby and Amaryllis Davis during the Bible reading portion of the observance By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The community National Day of Prayer observance was held Thursday, May 5, on the lawn in front of Atmore City Hall. Dozens came out to unite in prayer and Bible reading.This year’s theme was “Exalt the Lord who has established us.” (Colossians 2:6-7)The Rev. Josh Long, pastor of Unity Baptist Church, moderated the program.…
Law Day in session
The jury was comprised of high school students Attorneys Tim Godwin, left, and Aaron Watson By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Law Day for Escambia County high school students was back in full force last week after being cancelled in 2020 and held with limited attendance last year.Thursday, May 5, students from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Homeschool Kids & Company attended. Friday May 6, students from…