Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Educators get a lesson on mental health
Members and guest, from left, front, Mary Beth Lancaster, Marlo Young, Joanne Bonds; back, Evelyn Bilbo, Nancy Karrick, Sissy Phillips, Jessica Goins. Not pictured is Sherry Digmon By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County Schools Mental Health Coordinator Marlo Young, M.S., was the guest speaker at the Gamma Omega Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, meeting Thursday, February 10.In her role in the school system, Ms. Young is the “gatekeeper” and liaison. Referrals…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
GECA presents ‘Jungle Book’
A rehearsal scene from “Jungle Book” By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “Jungle Book” Feb. 24-27. Tickets will be available on www.gecarts.org or at the door. For those who don’t use the Internet, tickets will be available at Atmore News, 128 S. Main, Wednesday, February 23. Note, in-person ticket sales will be one day only, and no phone reservations will be accepted. Blue…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Honoring citizens, Rosa Parks
Dr. Maurice Moore presents the Rosa Parks Citizen Award to Betty Cox Toya McMillian presents the Rosa Parks Trail Blazer award to Brian Stallworth The head table, from left, Mayor Jim Staff, Eddie Hill, Mayor Stanley Stallworth, Bea Forniss, Bridget Golden, Rev. Willie Hawthorne, Dr. Zickeyous Byrd. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Greater Mt. Triumph fellowship hall is usually packed with folks for the annual Rosa Parks Breakfast presented by…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Honoring excellence
Chamber recognizes individuals, businesses Albritton Rowell McNeil BY SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Atmore Chamber of Commerce Gala is always a time of celebration for the Chamber, for the city, and for individuals and businesses. This year’s gala was held Friday, January 28, with a full house in the Wind Creek ballroom. The following awards were presented. Citizen of the Year In presenting this award, Dale Ash said, “A leader…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
BOE celebrates students, schools
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County Board of Education meeting turned out to be a time of celebration Thursday, January 27 – a celebration of schools, student achievement and the school board. January is School Board Appreciation Month and board members surely felt appreciated with the festive decorations, a post-meeting meal, and gifts and well-wishes from school administrators, faculty and staff. Board recognition was one of few agenda…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago