Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Atmore Lions host district convention
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Lions of Alabama MD34, District 34C Annual Convention was held in Atmore February 22 and 23 at Fairfield Inn and Suites. Participants comprised a Who’s Who of Lions Club hierarchy, with district governors, past district governors, and numerous current office holders. On the agenda were Cabinet Secretary / Treasurer (CST) Roger Mixson, District Governor (DG) Andy Marshall, Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG) Claudia Wigglesworth,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
ECMS shines for BOE
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The setting for the February 21 Escambia County Board of Education meeting provided an opportunity for the administration, faculty and students of Escambia County Middle School to shine – and shine they did. Students Naasia Reynolds and Janiyah McCants welcomed the board from the school’s new broadcast studio. The meeting was held in the ECMS collaboration lab, with a robotics demonstration by seventh-grader Jakaiya Owens.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Lt. Col. Darling gives account inside 9/11
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Most folks remember the events of September 11, 2001. If you didn’t see it live on TV, you certainly saw the replay of events dozens of times then and through the years. It was an intense time in America’s history. Imagine being on the inside of the government during the terrorist attack on the country. That’s where retired Lieutenant Colonel Robert Darling, USMC (Ret.) found…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
‘Peter Rabbit’ opens this week
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production might sound like it’s a show just for kids. But “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” is for adults as well. The play is actually two stories in one – it’s about Peter Rabbit, but it’s also about the author Beatrix Potter. In addition, there are five stories within the “Adventures” which means you’ll see many actors…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Atmore historic district discussed
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Interest in a historic district in downtown Atmore is high as evidenced by the attendance at a public hearing Thursday, February 7. About 60 people attended the meeting hosted by the City of Atmore. Three panelists were on hand to provide information and answer questions – Stephen McNair, owner and senior consultant, McNair Historic Preservation, Mobile; Taylor Stewart, coordinator, Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago