Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Honoring volunteers
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Each year, Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry hosts a volunteer appreciation banquet to thank the folks who make the ministry possible. This year’s event was held Thursday, October 25, at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Rev. Monroe Tucker Jr., president of the AACCM board, opened with a word of welcome. One of the highlights of the banquet each year is honoring the Volunteer…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Firefighters holding toy drive
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Once again, Atmore firefighters are holding their Firefighters for Christmas Toy Drive to help families at Christmas. As in the past, this isn’t just any toy drive – this one is attended by superheroes! On Saturday, November 10, firefighters and friends will be at Walmart. If you’d like to help out, drop off a new unopened, unwrapped toy. The drive starts at 9 a.m.;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Be the Light shines light on after school program
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Escambia County Middle School hosted their Be the Light After School program Thursday, Oct. 25. The purpose of Be the Light is two-fold – to showcase the work done in the A-STEM program and to present an opportunity for students to sign up. Be the Light is free to students and offers courses that are not available during the school day – strings, art,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Williams Station Day
Chilly winds early, but otherwise ‘perfect’ day for festival  By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Attendance at the Williams Station Day celebration, held last Saturday, October 27, along Pensacola Avenue didn’t set any attendance records. But, with the competition it faced from other area events, the fact that it almost did has organizers declaring the six-hour festival a huge success. “I’m not sure, but I’ve heard estimates that we had…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Ribbon cutting for Waves
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Waves Car Wash, Friday, Oct. 19. Chamber board members and Ambassadors, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, front, Anna Grace Janes, Emma Caroline Sasser, Sara Rolin, Brooke Doolittle, Mary Thompson Lancaster, Joshua Banks, Logan Chavers, Adonis Williams; middle, Emily Wilson, Myrna Monroe, Mike Kemp, Mike Dickert, Loralee Schneider, Sara Schneider,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago