Sherry Digmon

Women’s Resource Center thankful for support
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The board and staff with the Women’s Resource Center (formerly Sav-A-Life) in Atmore hosted a luncheon at David’s Catfish for area pastors Wednesday, November 6. The purpose of the lunch was two-fold – to show the pastors the organization’s appreciation for their support and to provide information on the Center’s work. “Without your prayers and support, we wouldn’t be able to continue,” Center executive director…
Tuberville visits Atmore
Gehmans interview candidate at length By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senate (AL) candidate, former Auburn head coach, was in Atmore Thursday, October 31, for a lengthy interview with Jerry Gehman and David Gehman on WGYJ-LP radio. Tuberville was accompanied by Tripp Skipper, who is serving as the candidate’s general consultant.. Following are some comments in response to questions Tuberville was asked. * Asked how it’s different being…
Sowing seeds
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Wycliffe Associates is about one thing – to have a Bible in every language by 2025. That’s a lofty goal considering there are more than a billion people with no Scripture and almost 2,000 people groups with no written language. Wycliffe is working to translate Scripture into people’s heart language – the language their mother spoke, the language she spoke to them when they were…
Schools improve but remain at C
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Alabama Department of Education report cards are out for 2018-19, and while two of the four schools in this area improved, the grades are still a C. District-wide, the letter grade is a B. Escambia County Assistant Superintendent Beth Drew notes Escambia County Middle School and Escambia County High School continue to earn higher grades. “ECHS improved four points this year,” Drew said. “They…
Boys, Girls State delegates honored
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher American Legion Post 90 and the Legion Auxiliary hosted a reception for Boys and Girls State delegates Thursday, October 10. Each year, the Legion sponsors six young men and the Auxiliary sponsors three young women to attend the leadership program held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Students from Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Flomaton High School are selected. Students are chosen…