Leeds Moody Messenger

Published 4:29 pm Thursday, August 23, 2018

Congratulations to M & B Metal in their announcement of a large business expansion.  They are celebrating 75 years in business.  This is the first time in 55 years that their building footprint has expanded and will bring an in-house process to their Leeds location along with several new jobs.  M & B Metal is considered an industry leader as the only full line domestic hanger manufacturer left in the US.  This company supplies wire garment hangers and paper products to the dry cleaning and textile rental industries.  For more information about this company, please visit www.mbhangers.com.

Congratulations is also in order for Jon Ford with Leeds Fire Department in his promotion from Firefighter to Apparatus Operator.  Chief Chuck Parsons along with Safety Consultant Jim Atkinson conducted a pinning and recognition at the city council meeting this week.  Way to go, Jon!

The Teacher of the Year award was presented to Leeds High School teacher, Kyoung Cox, by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood.  Kj, as she is known by, is an AP Calculus teacher who, for the past two years, led 100% of her students to receive qualifying scores on AP Calculus exams.  Every single student she has taught will receive college credit.  Way to go and congratulations, Ms. Cox, for a job well done!

Alabama football player will sign autographs at Radical Divas Consignment Shop in Moody this Saturday, Aug. 25 at 11 a.m.  Come meet former Alabama football player #32 Prince Wimbley, Captain and starting receiver of the 1992 National Championship team for the University of Alabama. He will be autographing 8×10 action shots for $10.  Flavored shaved ice will be available and shopping at the boutique will be 50% off. Come find those new fall trends.

Eden Westside Baptist Church will present Part 3 of Palm Tree Living this Sunday.  Join their Leeds River Campus at 11 a.m. and learn how you can live the good life.  For more information, please visit www.EdenWestside.org.

Moody City Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27 at Moody City Hall.

The Moody Area Chamber of Commerce high school Ambassadors will tour the Red Barn on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.

Aug. 30 will be the last day for the Leeds Farmers Market for this summer season.  

The Leeds Masonic Lodge Community Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1.  Breakfast is free, but donations would be appreciated.  All donations are used for City of Leeds community involvement programs.  Contact T.V. Weaver for more information at 205-699-6742.

Get your tickets now for the Step into Fall Fashion Show hosted by the Leeds Arts Council and scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13.  Tickets are $25 each and may be obtained by calling 205-699-1892.

Job Opening(s):  Applications are being accepted now through Feb. 14, 2019 for part-time Moody Civic Center front desk/general help and a City of Moody part-time firefighter/paramedic.  Visit www.moodyalabama.gov for more information.

Thought for the Week:  Prayer is the antidote for worry.

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