Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

If they open it, will we come?
Thursday afternoon, March 8, I drove out to Little River State Park and met Gary Cole for an interview about the park’s reopening. If you grew up here, you probably have fond memories of the park. As I drove along the narrow road leading into the main area of the park, I felt a little of the excitement I felt as a kid. Carload of kinfolks, probably a picnic lunch…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Confederate Flag Day celebrated
A number of reenactors and visitors celebrated Confederate Flag Day Saturday, March 3, at the Confederate Monument in Canoe. The program included the invocation, Posting of the Colors, pledges and salutes, laying of the wreath by Tammy King, dedication address by SW Brigade Commander Tommy Rhodes and Camp 2088 Commander Kevin McKinley, raising of the flags, rifle and cannon salute, closing and singing of “Dixie.” Flags that have flown over…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
National Day of Prayer committee begins work
This year’s National Day of Prayer is May 3. The local committee met Thursday, March 1, to begin planning Atmore’s event. The theme is Pray for America – UNITY, based on Ephesians 4:3: “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Committee members are shown, from left, seated, Thelma Powers, Urla Boggan, Jean Johnson, Linda Albritton; standing, Edna Powers, Marie Harris, Dale Ash,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Ribbon cutting, open house Chamber After Hours
The ribbon cutting for Healthy Minds Consulting was actually three events in one – ribbon cutting, open house and Chamber Business After Hours. Chamber board members, friends and family attended to wish owner Leilani Mason well in her business. Above, prior to everyone gathering for a group picture, a ribbon cutting was held, from left, Chamber Directory Emily Harp, owner Leilani Mason, Morgan Mason, Chamber President Brandy Giger. Below, from…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
‘Tom Sawyer’ opens this week
The curtain opens on Tom Sawyer this week as the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents the popular production. Show dates are Thursday through Saturday, March 1 through 3, 7 p.m. each night, and Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. Tickets, available at Atmore News and at the door, are $10 for non-members and $7 for GECA members. Please note: Discounted tickets (member prices) are for immediate family members only.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago