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Auditions set for 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
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Millennium Repertory Company (MRC) welcomes everyone to audition for its next community theatre production, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The beloved classic story by Harper Lee has been adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel.
Auditions for “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be held on Aug. 6, 7 and 9 at the Manchester Arts Center, 128 E. Main Street, Manchester. There will be different audition times for adults and children. Children may audition at either 1 p.m. on Aug. 6 or 6 p.m. on Aug. 7 or 9. Adults may audition at 2 p.m. on Aug. 6 or 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 or 9.
There are many roles for African-American and Caucasian performers of all ages, with 6 female leads and 11 male leads. Those interested in auditioning should expect cold readings from the script.
The show will be performed October 14-23 and is directed by Joel Longstreth and produced by Danelle Afflerbaugh. For more information, please call 931-570-4489, email millenniumrep@gmail.com, or visit millenniumrep.org.

Christmas spirit on parade
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Rob Nunley photo The Morrison Elementary Cheerleaders won both the school sponsored division and the people's choice award at Saturday's McMinnville Christmas Parade.

The McMinnville Christmas Parade was held Saturday, featuring 107 entries and lasting approximately one hour. Winning in the business category were Ben Lomand Connect, first place; Prater's BBQ, second. 

Church/civic group/community organization/large non-profit winners were Warren County Sheriff's Office, first; The Vine Baptist Church, second; and Smartt Assembly of God, third. 

School sponsored winners were Morrison Cheerleaders, first place and people's choice award winners; Motlow State Community College, second; and F.C. Boyd Christian School, third.

Small club/non-profit winners were Girl Scout Troop 839, first; Ride N Drive Club, second; and McMinnville Saddle Club, third.

Horse rider club/mule or horse and hitch winners were Saddle Club, first; and Bruce Bush, second.

Antique car winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Ryan J. Moore, second; and Frank Bond, third.

Most Unusual Vehicle winners were Ride N Drive Club, first; Donald Schott, second; and Tom Davis for Congress, third.

Winning the best band category was the Warren County High School Marching Band.