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Southern Baptists poised for historic election of black leader

Southern Baptists poised for historic election of black leader

The Southern Baptist Convention meets this week in Phoenix to elect new leaders and one could make his mark in the history of the nation's largest Protestant denomination.

Fred Luter is expected to be nominated for first vice president. If elected, he would be the first African-American in the No. 2 position of the mostly white denomination.

Luter is head pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans. He has broken other barriers: In 1992, he was the first African-American elected to the executive board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. In 2001, he was the first African-American to preach the convention sermon at the SBC annual meeting.

The conference runs Tuesday and Wednesday. It comes at a time when membership is declining and the denomination is trying to diversify.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Info fair punctuates spouse celebration -- Maxwell AFB

5/13/2011 - MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala -- Maxwell-Gunter honored spouses during the Spouse Appreciation Day celebration May 6 at the Maxwell Event Center. The theme for this year's event was "You're Our Inspiration, Now Let Us Be Yours."

Spouses gained information, tips and ideas by touring the booths of various on- and off-base vendors, including beauty consultants, fitness experts, educators, financial consultants, spas, counselors and home improvement specialists from around the River Region.

 

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Jazz Fest a re"sound"ing success

Last week was certainly a week to remember.        Tallassee hosted its first-eve

Prattville's Way Off Broadway Theatre Announces Auditions for "Steel Magnolias"

Prattville's Way Off Broadway Theatre Announces Auditions for "Steel Magnolias"

Prattville's Way Off Broadway Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias - back by popular demand!

April 10th - 3:00 p.m.
April 11th - 7:00 p.m.

Directed by Kristen Koehler.

The show will run June 9th through 26th.

For more information, contact the Performing Arts Center at 334-358-0297 or email wobt@prattvilleal.gov.

12-year-old saves family from fire -- The Wetumpka Herald

12-year-old saves family from fire -- The Wetumpka Herald

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A strong smoke odor hits you as you walk into the living room area.

In the kitchen above the blackened stove are charred cabinet doors where there was an intense fire Saturday night in Mike and Pam Jones’ Elmore home.

Southside Jazz Band plays for "Senior Prom"

Southside Jazz Band plays for "Senior Prom"

The Southside Middle School Jazz Band performed for the Tallassee Senior Center Valentine's Day "Senior Prom" on Monday, February 14, 2011.

 

Mr. Mike Woodall, director of the center, invited the band to play after hearing about their performance at the Greater Tallassee Chamber of Commerce dinner.

 

The jazz band members are 8th graders, all in their second year of playing an instrument.  The jazz band is an all-volunteer group comprised of 28 members, which is approximately half of the 8th grade concert band class.

 

Students performed a wide variety of music in their 45-minute set, including Xavier Cugat's "Brazil"; "St. Louis Blues," by W.C. Handy; and featured Mayor George McCain on drums as the band played the Neil Diamond favorite "Sweet Caroline".

 

Daughter "Sweetheart" Dinner & Dance Gala

Daughter "Sweetheart" Dinner & Dance Gala

2/19/2011

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sponsored by: Millbrook Chamber of Commerce

The Second Annual Father - Daughter "Sweetheart" Dinner & Dance Gala will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Marriott Prattville at Capitol Hill. The Gala will provide an evening of elegance, fine dining, and dancing as fathers and daughters of all ages share a very special day. This event promises to be a powerful and unforgettable experience for young girls, young ladies, and ladies young-at-heart to spend time with Dad on this special day. Admission is $50.00 per couple and $20.00 for each additional guest. Dinner consists of Grilled Chicken served with Rice Pilaf and Green Beans and for desert Brownie Sundae. A Vegetarian Dinner option is also available.

Ticket Includes: Dinner, DJ-Dance Music, Father-Daughter Photo and a treat for the Lady.

Prices: $50 per couple, $20 each additional guest