The largest Sabine Hall of Fame banquet, hosted at The Life Church on Tuesday night, March 27, celebrated the induction of the Rev. Wilton D. Anthony, pastor of Siloam Baptist Church. The Rev. Anthony, who is more commonly known as Brother Tony, us the 21st Sabine citizen to be awarded the prestigious honor. A bronze plaque will now hang in the lobby of the Sabine Parish Courthouse.
The Sabine Hall of Fame was founded in 1998 by Pete Abington and Robert Gentry. Other founding Board members, who still serve, include Nell Britner Joe Salter and William Ruffin. Rounding out the Board of Directors are Donna Smith Ammons, Sheriff Ronny Richardson, Kenneth Ammons, and three new members this year, Lauren Moore, Rod Davis and Martha Henderson.
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