Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Enjoy some bluegrass, help a school
I’ve never met Jim Perry. Haven’t actually talked to him. We’ve communicated by email. Although I’ve never met Mr. Perry, I can tell I like him and I appreciate his enthusiasm. In his email, he asked us to help publicize an event that will benefit his school – he’s principal of Stapleton School in Baldwin County. The school is reviving an event that many of you would enjoy and some…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Pancakes and memories
The Trinity Episcopal Church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, held Tuesday, February 13, was bitter-sweet. The pancake supper always provides a time of good food and fellowship, and this year’s event was no exception. But for those who knew Bob Goforth, something was missing this year. Bob, who was a fixture at the annual pancake supper, passed away in January. He was such an important part of the supper that it…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
We have tickets!
Atmore News has become a ticket outlet for local community events – and that’s good with us. Several of you have asked about tickets for upcoming events, and we’re glad to let you know we now have them. GECA’s Tom Sawyer The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production is Tom Sawyer. Show dates are Thursday through Saturday, March 1 through 3, 7 p.m. each night, and Sunday, March…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Apostle Wilson’s vision
Apostle Jimmie C. Wilson had a vision. He founded and pastored Holy Community Center on Wilkerson Street in Atmore. But that was not his only vision. He wanted to improve the church with a new fellowship hall and parking lot. His vision came to fruition. But he was not there to see it. Apostle Wilson passed away last year – but he had imparted his vision to his wife, Irma…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Heart to heart
February is Heart Health Month, and members of Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma took that to heart in their meeting Thursday, February 8. Guest speaker Mary Jane Schrock, RN, spoke on heart health – women’s heart health in particular. She talked about factors – age, diabetes, race, and whether an immediate family member had died of a heart attack. Symptoms that are common for men experiencing a heart…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago