Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Santa on Main
Santa gave up his sleigh for a carriage Thursday evening, December 14, as he arrived in Atmore for the Santa on Main event. Downtown was alive (much as in “the old days”) with activity. Maybe not hustle and bustle, but shopping, visiting, refreshments, and more. Santa was in the North Main alley, all settled down for pictures with the many children who stopped by. Shops were open, and folks were…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
I’m off on Christmas
How about you? You off work on Christmas Day? In the newspaper business, with a Tuesday deadline, a Monday holiday is almost unheard of. In fact, we miss out on most of those Monday holidays throughout the year. But it’s Christmas next week, and, well, you just don’t work on Christmas Day. Or do you? Next Monday, as we celebrate Christmas, men and women in Atmore (and around the country)…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
City looks at new recycle program
With Atmore’s recycling program recently shut down, Mayor Jim Staff and Executive Assistant Celia Lambert have been researching alternatives, including visits to various facilities. Wednesday evening, December 13, the facility came to Atmore as Jim Roberts, public information officer with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) in Pensacola, held an open meeting at Atmore City Hall. More than 30 people attended, including a number of city employees with the street department.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Outreach at Gaines Chapel
Several Gaines Chapel AME Church members opened the kitchen and their hearts Saturday, December 9, as they provided lunch for all who would come. For the homebound, meals were delivered. Urla Boggan, one of the organizers and president of the church’s Lay Ministry, said this is the second time the church has provided community lunches. Last time, members held a fish fry and invited everyone to come and eat. This…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago