Author: Sherry Digmon

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.…

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…

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…