Rome News-Tribune

Abdulhussa­in Abdulredha

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Stephen Lamar Smith

Mr. Stephen Lamar Smith, age 60, passed away August 15, 2017 at a local healthcare facility.

Arrangemen­ts are incomplete and will be announced later by Daniel’s Funeral Home.

Daniels’ Funeral Home has charge of the arrangemen­ts.

KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Abdulhussa­in Abdulredha, Kuwait’s most prominent actor and comedian who delighted audiences with a comical portrayal of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, has died, according to state-run news agency KUNA. He was 78.

When news of his illness was first announced, Abdulredha received scores of well-wishes, including a phone call from the emir of Kuwait. TODAY

Floyd County Board of Commission­ers Public Works Committee will meet today at 7:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room, Suite 207 of the Floyd County Administra­tion Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave.

will meet today at 7 p.m. at 595 Riverside Parkway. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month.

at Ridge Ferry Park will be open this morning. It runs every Saturday and Wednesday from 7 to 11:30 a.m., ending on Oct. 7. Items for sale will include fresh vegetables, canned goods, jellies and jams, and craft items. The cost for vendors is $7 per space, which is due upon arrival. For any questions about how to become a vendor or how to obtain an applicatio­n, contact Maria DeArmoun at 706-252-1134.

will perform this morning. The club meets Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Charles C. Parker Senior Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. Members and guests perform bluegrass, country and gospel

music. Visitors are welcome to attend the free program. For more informatio­n call Bob Anderson at 706-7671815.

Community Foundation for Greater Rome is accepting proposals for its upcoming grant cycle. Registered 501(c)3 organizati­ons may submit applicatio­ns through Sept. 1. Awards potentiall­y range from $5,000-$50,000

depending on the project and will be announced in November. For more informatio­n contact Ashley Ellington at 706-728-3453. Proposals may be submitted to aellington@cffgr.org or at 3 Central Plaza, No. 113, Rome, GA 30161.

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