Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Eagle Scout Judson Lee
At the Court of Honor, from left, James Lee, Judson, Cindy Lee, and Judson’s grandparents Jackie and Billy Darby By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Judson Lee attained membership in an elite group Sunday afternoon, February 25, as the Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for him.Several Scout leaders from the area spoke about the importance of Scouting and Judson’s accomplishments.“It takes hard work and dedication,” Scoutmaster Wade Hartley said. He…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Mourning Juanita Smith
Juanita Smith By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Long-time educator Juanita Smith passed away Sunday, February 18, in Atmore.When Atmore News posted word of her passing on Facebook Sunday afternoon, posts in response to the news poured in from students and fellow teachers as they remembered her with fondness and offered prayers for the family.Mrs. Smith moved to Atmore in 1951. Her teaching career in the Atmore area spanned 31 years, including…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
John and Peggy James retire
Andy and Heather James Walker with their son Andrew and daughter Ellison, Brad James, John and Peggy James, Jodi and Ryan James By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher John and Peggy James celebrated their recent retirement with a reception at Encore at the Strand Saturday evening, February 17.They decided it was time to retire in 2023, and David Schutz of Hartford, Ala., became the new owner of Atmore Insurance Services December 1,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Four sign at ECHS
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Four young men sat on the stage at Escambia County High School Wednesday morning, February 7. It was a big day for them – National Signing Day, traditionally the first day a high school senior can sign a National Letter of Intent with a college.Three signed to play football, one basketball – Lorenzo Arnold Jr., Exavion “Buddy” Bradley, Elijah Thomas, and Stephen Williams.ECHS Principal Layton Knight…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
Honoring a legacy, contributions
The head table, from left, Zickeyous Byrd, Shawn Goolsby, Dr. Michele Collier, Harold Dailey, Rev. Rodtric Robinson, Bea Forniss, Pastor Michael Arnold, Loumeek White Rosa Parks Award presented to Pastor Michael Jackson, right, by Sheila Johnson-Williams Trail Blazer Citizens Award presented to Brian Stallworth, left, by Vasaroy Johnson Certificate of Recognition presented to Voncile Stallworth by Rep. Alan Baker, right. At left is family friend Ray Dees. Flag presented to…
by Sherry Digmon access_time10 months ago