Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Judge Rice honored
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The retirement ceremony for Escambia County Presiding Judge Bert Rice was anything but somber. Laughter filled Courtroom One at the Brewton Courthouse as Judge Rice was honored – and also slightly roasted. The ceremony and reception were held Thursday afternoon, January 31, with the judge’s family and dozens of co-workers and well-wishers in attendance. Attorney Wade Hartley, president of the Escambia County Bar Association, welcomed…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Dailey, Walker honored at Rosa Parks Breakfast
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The 13th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast held true to its purpose – honoring the legacy of Rosa Parks and individuals who continue to contribute and make a difference today. The two honored at the Saturday morning breakfast were Jethro Dailey and the late Letha Walker. Dr. Ullyssess McBride presented the awards. Mr. Dailey, a World War II veteran, received the Rosa Parks Award. Mrs. Walker…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Rosa Parks breakfast set
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Each year, Rosa Parks’ legacy as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement is honored with a prayer breakfast on a date near her birth date. This year, Lillie Johnson and her group will host the 13th annual event Saturday, February 2, 9 a.m., in the Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall. Everyone age 15 and older is invited to attend this…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Frye joins News staff
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Josh Frye joined the Atmore News staff Monday, January 21. Frye brings a wealth of interests and experience to the paper. A graduate of Escambia County High School, he studied Military History, Underwater Archaeology, Film at the University of West Florida; history at Faulkner Community College; and attended fire college. He has worked at Strata Productions Film Company, as an assistant archivist at Baldwin…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Jackson sworn in as sheriff
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer “As a little boy, I was told that if I didn’t change my ways, my parents would be sitting in a courtroom crying one day,” Heath Jackson said. Friday, January 11, they were indeed in the courtroom, but they weren’t crying. They were there to see their son sworn in as the sheriff of Escambia County. They were joined by dozens of other folks,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago