From plays to concerts, one woman has worked to bring the performing arts scene to Alexander City. 

At the 10th annual Lead Forward Women's Conference and Business Expo, former Woman of the Year Dr. Chanté Ruffin announced Mary Wood Perry to be this year’s Woman of the Year. Janet Palmer with Constellation Inc. then presented the award to Perry.  

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.