Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Rosa Parks service set
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 event Saturday, February 10, 9 a.m., in the Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall. Everyone age 15 and older is invited to attend. The keynote speaker for this year’s breakfast is Tuskegee…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Harp new Chamber director
Emily Harp hit the ground running … and that’s how she likes it. The new Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce executive director’s first official day is Monday, January 29, but she was at her desk at the Chamber office on South Main last Thursday and Friday, January 18 and 19. She said she doesn’t believe in “dilly dallying” and it’s evident as she talks about her new job. Harp, who…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Sharing the message
What an honor to be asked to speak at such an auspicious occasion. And what an honor to be asked to speak in your hometown … in your home church … with family members and friends in attendance. Such was the case Sunday afternoon, January 7, as Andre McCants Hodges addressed the congregation at the Gaines Chapel AME Emancipation Proclamation Celebration. “It’s great to be back in my home church,”…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Rice not seeking reelection
Circuit Judge Bert Rice has decided not to run for reelection. In a letter issued January 4 to members of the Escambia County Bar Association, Rice made this statement: “After much prayer and consideration with and for my family, I have decided to not seek reelection as Circuit Judge. I will conclude my present term in January, 2019. I am forever grateful that the Lord has allowed me this great…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Raymond Norris passes
Raymond Norris, the area’s oldest World War II veteran, passed away Friday, January 5. He would have been 99 next month. Mr. Norris was proud of his military service as an Army Air Corps mechanic during the war. His patriotism continued for decades as he was dedicated to serving veterans’ organizations with membership in both American Legion Post 90 and VFW Post 7016. In April 2017, he was honored by…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago