Living Democracy 2021
- July 17, 2019
- Two female pastors in Chatom share calling, friendship
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At the United Methodist Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Chatom, two women pastor and lead churches. Chatom UMC, 20 School St, is led by the Rev. Dr. Holly Morales. Cooper Lewis CME Church, 170 Martin Luther King Ave, and is led by the Rev. Hazel Kirksey.
- By Melissa Dennis
- June 27, 2019
- Savage works tirelessly to preserve Washington County history
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Savage is a Leroy, Alabama, native whose involvement in history-related projects began several years ago when she joined the Washington County Museum Board. Savage then started her own research on African American history in the area.
- By Melissa Dennis
- July 15, 2019
- Education program focuses on Native American history, culture
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The first thing I noticed on a visit to McIntosh Elementary was the striking poster of a Native American outside the classroom. For some reason, the poster captivated me. Looking back on it now, it seemed to greet me, and its presence foreshadowed the topic of conversation.
- By Melissa Dennis
- July 3, 2019
- Organizations work together in Washington County
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Three Washington County organizations know what it means to serve people and support each other to make a greater impact. These organizations are the Wilcox Gallery, the Arc of Southwest Alabama, and Hope Outdoors.
- By Melissa Dennis
- June 19, 2019
- Jake's Family Restaurant serves up more than food
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In rural areas, it is common to find a place where people gather informally to discuss things that are going on both in the community and the world at large. For the residents of Chatom, Alabama, that place is Jake’s Family Restaurant.
- By Melissa Dennis
Last Updated: August 04, 2021