Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Pilger Chevrolet in town
  By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer If Jason Pilger had to describe his life right now, he might use the word “chaotic.” Pilger took over ownership of Chuck Stevens Chevrolet in Atmore last Wednesday, August 15. Atmore is a good fit for Pilger. He lives in Mobile and has a hunting camp in Camden. He said Atmore is just about a halfway point for him. The weeks leading up…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Haskew Middleton honored
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Report Haskew Middleton has reached a milestone. It may be one that no one else in the state has reached. In fact, it could be that he stands alone even across the nation. Mr. Middleton has been a member of American Legion Post 90 in Atmore for 75 years of continuous membership. Continuous is the key word. Efforts by the Legion to find anyone else…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
The littlest volunteer
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer When this edition of Atmore News is published, Kayelyn Thomas will be back home in North Carolina. She left Sunday, August 12. Kayelyn has been in Atmore visiting her grandmother (Nana) Lillian Forney since early July. It’s not unusual for a youngster to spend time with a grandparent during the summer break. What is unusual about this summer visit is the impact Kayelyn had…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Waging war on drugs
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer When you’re engaged in a war against drugs, you examine various avenues that might offer assistance. That’s what Judge Jeff White did last week when he invited representatives with the Drug Education Council (DEC) to attend a meeting in Brewton to determine if the Mobile-based agency could assist Escambia County. Representatives from the county’s adult criminal drug court, Children’s Policy Council, Juvenile Probation Office,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Mural dedicated
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer For weeks, residents and passersby have been watching the progress on the Chamber mural on Ridgeley Street. Then came the dedication Friday afternoon, August 10. An earlier rain shower, threatening skies and occasional sprinkles may have kept some folks away, but the weather didn’t dampen the festive atmosphere. “The rain may have dampened the streets a bit and lessened the crowd but it certainly…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago