Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

ECHS winning door
The theme of Escambia County High School homecoming was “There’s no place like home – coming.” Wizard of Oz images abounded in the parade and in the fiercely competitive door decoration contest. Teacher Kim Eddins’ homeroom won the door contest this year (as voted on by alumni), with a spinning tornado on top of the house, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, and of course, the Blue Devil. Shown…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Home health relocates, ribbon cutting held
Atmore Community Home Health recently relocated from Lindberg Avenue to Craig Street. The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the new location. Shown are Chamber directors, personnel, Chamber Ambassadors, and Infirmary Health personnel, from left, Jordan Barnett, Brandy Giger, Ashley Jones, Stephanie Godwin, Sandi Barnett, Dr. Shane Harigel, LeAnne Carlisle, Jeanne Weekes, Bub Gideons, Therese Murphy, Doug Tanner, Chris Singleton, Robbie Cale, Myrna Monroe, Vickie Carrier,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
ECHS band sweeps competition
It’s great to do well in a competition, but when you walk away with all the first place trophies, it’s even better. The Escambia County High School Band (Blue Legion) swept the top spots at a band competition in Daleville, Ala., last Saturday, September 29. Band Director Hayley Cockrell said 12 bands competed – ECHS, Monroe County High, Abbeville, Port St. Joe, Geneva County High School, Geneva High School, Opp,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
United Fund drive under way
United Fund of Atmore began the 2018 fundraising campaign with a kick off and Business After Hours Tuesday, September 19, at the Atmore Public Library. This year’s drive goal is $32,000. These local agencies will receive UF support – Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry, Atmore Area YMCA, Atmore Babe Ruth Baseball, Atmore Cal Ripken Baseball, Atmore Public Library, Escambia County Cooperative Library System, Escambia County Healthcare Authority – Wheels of…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Taste of the South a fine event
It was a typical dog day summer afternoon in Atmore – hot and humid. And while just about everybody was hot as blue blazes, the 14th Annual Taste of the South was packed with folks enjoying great food. Taste of the South is sponsored by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, which reported ticket sales of 750, an increase over last year. The highlight of the evening was the presentation…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago