Author: Sherry Digmon

Harrell By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher On hearing of Ruth Harrell’s passing Thursday, December 31, one of her friends said, “So much knowledge passed with her.” It could be said of Ruth Harrell that a library died when she died. Ruth lived between Atmore and Flomaton, but her home was all of Escambia County, and she worked tirelessly to improve healthcare for her fellow residents. Her work in healthcare and…

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher No one would disagree 2020 has been an extraordinary year. Certainly, educators can attest to the kind of year it’s been. They’ve had to change how school is done, devising and adapting to new methods. In light of the extraordinary school year, the Escambia County Board of Education approved a resolution at the December 17 meeting extending “extraordinary compensation” for employees. The resolution reads in…

Santa arrives! Katelyn Barron accompanied Santa on the FNB&T float. By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher With an eye to the sky, organizers and participants moved ahead with the Chamber’s Annual Twilight Christmas Parade Saturday night, December 12. About an hour before parade start time, the rain came down. Then it let up. Then it drizzled a little more. But the parade rolled on time – much to everyone’s delight and…

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher With most cities in the area cancelling their Christmas parades, the Atmore Chamber of Commerce is going ahead with the annual parade here. “The decision to have our Annual Twilight Christmas Parade was not taken lightly,” Chamber President Emilee Waters said. “The Chamber team reached out to multiple cities and chambers that went forward with their parades this past weekend. After positive feedback and great…

Special delivery, from left, Santa, René Bunch, Mrs. Claus By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher At one point, René just stood still, then raised her hand to her mouth as her eyes filled with tears. For René Bunch, a visit to the post office Friday morning, November 27, was beyond special. With the help of Santa and Mrs. Claus, René delivered 37 care packages full of items bound for members of…