Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Pilgrimage in Wilcox County – Celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial
Former Atmore resident Don Bell stopped by the office a couple of weeks ago. He was in this area promoting a pilgrimage of homes and a church homecoming. Don pastors historic Bethsaida Baptist Church in Furman, Ala. and has homecoming set for this Sunday. He is also helping publicize the tour of homes. In fact, his church is on the tour, which is part of the State of Alabama 200…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
A show of support at Little River
Maybe if the weather had been better, more people would have attended the reopening of Claude D. Kelley Recreational Area and Little River State Forest – commonly known as Little River. The folks who did turn out Saturday, March 17, seemed to enjoy getting reacquainted with the park and sharing memories. Gary Cole with the Alabama Forestry Commission said about 60 people attended. While it was not raining that morning,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Welcome to Atmore
Welcome Center volunteers were delighted to show off the new sign at Heritage Park Thursday, March 8. They were joined by several Chamber members and well-wishers. Shown are, from left, Emily Harp; volunteers Herb Hackman and Joan Hackman; Emilee Waters; volunteers Julia Strack and Bob Miller; Sandy Helton; volunteer Jan Hall; Donna Gilman; Sherry Sullivan. Not shown are volunteers Barbara McCoy and Fay Dunn. The Center is open Monday through…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
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_time8 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_time8 years ago