Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

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_time8 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_time8 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_time8 years ago
Valentine’s Day at the SAIL Center
Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a big way at the Atmore SAIL Center last week. PeeWee Powell, Chipper Staff, John Dorriety, and others fried fish and chicken for lunch. David’s Catfish supplied Cole slaw. Mayor Jim Staff provided four tee-shirts – two for the Center’s staff and two for door prizes. The shirts are the #DiscoverAtmore shirts that are part of the Chamber of Commerce initiative to promote Atmore. Another…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
‘Forgotten Alabama’
Glenn Wills sees a side of Alabama that most of us give just a passing glance. He brought his view of the state to the Atmore Public Library Friday, February 16. Wills has published two books – Forgotten Alabama and More Forgotten Alabama. He travels the state and photographs the old signs, the abandoned churches, the once proud landmarks that now lie in ruins. As Wills showed his power point…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago