Author: Sherry Digmon

Max Parker, seated at left, greets old friend W.J. Grissett, right. Among those waiting in line are Coleman Wallace and Arralean Ellis. By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Atmore native Dr. Max Parker came home Friday, April 29, to sign copies of his new book, The Mask Wearing Journey of Sweet Papa T: Why African American Men Hide Their Feelings, the sequel to his autobiography, The Real Education of Sweet Papa…

Rev. and Sis. Tucker enter the standing-room only sanctuary. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher You can bring in only so many chairs from the fellowship hall. You can have only so much space for folks to sit and stand. When you’re full to capacity and then some, you know it’s a special occasion. That was the case Sunday afternoon, April 24, as folks gathered at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church to…

Ricky Martin and family, from left, son Sam, Ricky, wife Shannon, son Ben, and daughter Shannon. Ricky Martin with Melanie Christopher, Atmore’s new APCO manager. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher If you know Ricky Martin, you know he smiles all the time. But his smile may have been a little bigger and brighter Thursday, April 21, at his retirement reception at First Baptist Church.Current and past co-workers, family and friends dropped…

The team and coaches were joined by relatives at the event, from left, Deborah Thomas, Teresa Johnson, Shirley Williams, Willie Knight, Amanda Hunter, Hakeem Johnson, Anthony McCants, Stephen Williams, LaCarlos Thomas, Quinton Higgins, Irma Wilson, Amy Cabaniss, Layton Knight, Luverne Knight, Carolyn Banks. Members of the Yellow Hat Society, from left, Ann Lawrence, Paulette Wynn, Vasaroy Johnson, Janice Reynolds, Lillie Johnson, Shelia Williams, Bub Gideons and Teresa Dees. Not pictured…