Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

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…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
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.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
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…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
Book signing with Dr. Max Parker
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…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
Tuckers retire at Mt. Olive
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…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago