Diamonds in the rough

The Sentinel-Record/Richard RasmussenPART OF THE COMMUNITY: The Diamonds in the Rough gospel choir has been an active part of the Hot Springs community since 1991. Today, the group is directed by Lavon Chatman and sponsored by Danielle Pitts.

The Sentinel-Record/Richard RasmussenVOICES RAISED AS ONE: The Diamonds in the Rough gospel choir performed during the Martin Luther King Day event on Jan. 21 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The choir is made up of students from Hot Springs high school and led by director Lavon Chatman.