Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Praying in the parking lot
Members and friends gathered to pray and comfort each other By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher One of the members said the church is not the building. The church is the people. And the people were determined to be the church Sunday morning as members and friends of First Presbyterian Church gathered Sunday morning at 10:30 for a prayer service and a time of fellowship.The church burned Saturday night, but Sunday morning,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Williams wins state VFW essay contest
At the award presentation, from left, Commander Alvino Sosa, Kendrick Williams, Lloyd Albritton, Commander Billy Gates. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County Middle School student Kendrick Williams was honored at the VFW Post 7016 meeting Monday evening, March 3, on the local level and the district level.Kendrick received the Patriot’s Pen Award, an annual essay contest for middle school students which encourages them to explore American history and values, and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Boggan, Grissett honored at Gaines Chapel
W.J. and Glender Grissett with Kappa Alpha Psi members Urla Boggan and family W.J. Grissett and Urla Boggan By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Someone said it’s important to give folks accolades while they’re here to receive and enjoy them, not after they pass away.That was certainly the case Saturday afternoon, March 1, as the congregations of Gaines Chapel AME Church and Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, family and friends honored Sister Urla…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Lions District 34C holds conference in Atmore
Joyce Petty, left, welcomes everyone to Atmore. At right is District Governor Todd Denison. Members of the Leo Club in attendance, from left, Belaya Scott, Alvera Neasman, faculty advisor Barbara Whatley, Itzel Lopez Parra, Ashley Parra Cerritos. Andrea Beasley of Atmore, left, was inducted into the Lions Club Saturday. Atmore Lions President Joyce Petty is in the center. At right is International Director Marie Cunning. Eddie Tullis answers questions following…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Mark Elkins passes away
Elkins By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Mark Elkins never held public office. He was not active in civic or social organizations. He didn’t receive any awards or commendations.But for decades, he was one of the most well-known people in Atmore. When he retired, he was just shy of 40 years employment with the city of Atmore. Mark didn’t have a glamorous job – his job with the city was picking up…
by Sherry Digmon access_time10 months ago