Addressing Murphy Chamber of Commerce members at their veterans recognition program last week, motivational speaker Carl Flowers recounted events of the American Revolution to underscore his “Spirits of Success.”
The program was presented Tuesday, Nov. 12, at a luncheon held at Murphy Activity Center.
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By Joe Reavis • [email protected]
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