A lengthy article appeared in newspapers across the country by syndicated columnist George Will concerning the innovative programs involving higher education throughout the south. The University of Tennessee was recognized because of its Institute of American Civics. The University of North Carolina, my alma mater, because of its School of Civic Life and Leadership. The University of Mississippi because of …

Antioch Baptist Church  3501 Hwy 828  Farmerville  318-368-3591  Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.  Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.  Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.  Bethel Temple Pentecostal Church  2144 Hwy 33 N.  Marion  Sunday School -11 a.m.  Sunday Worship -12 p.m.  318-608-6766  Canaan Baptist Church  502 Canaan Church Rd.  Spearsville  Sunday School -10am  Sunday Worship -11am  870-312-3440  Bro. Brian Williams  Conway …

 Prayers are pouring in after four U.S. hunters have been killed.  A fourth deadly U.S. hunting accident has taken place. Over the past couple of weeks, four different U.S. hunters have been killed in tragic accidents. The latest death took place in the state of Louisiana.  “Garret Verdun, 45, died after a hunting rifle accidentally discharged and struck him in …

 Jon McKinnie, President of Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, has been elected 2026 Chairman of Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE). McKinnie has served on this board for five years, as 2023-2025 Chairman of its Awards & Scholarship Committee and as Treasurer for the 2025 year. McKinnie’s term as its new Chairman will be effective January 1 2026.  …

This past Thursday, we sat down attables filled with food we usually don’tsee any other time of year. Turkey,ham, cakes and pies and all the trimmings are the meal that mostcelebrants enjoy with family andfriends on this special day.The more I thought aboutThanksgiving and all I have to bethankful for, the more thoughtsand special memories and miracles that have occurred …

Over the last two weeks, we studied thebirth of Jesus and the arrival of the ThreeWise Men in the Christmas story. This week,we look at what the world was likewhen Jesus was born. At that time,two very different cultures shapedthe world: the mighty empire ofRome and the faithful land of Judea.Rome and Judea were connectedbecause Rome ruled over Judea, butthey …

Louisiana Governor Jimmy Davis died25 years ago this month. He was my friendand a great supporter for many years.Besides serving two terms as LouisianaGovernor, he wrote the song thatcould be the most recognized American song worldwide. Go to a smallAsian community where little or noEnglish is spoken. Start humming,“You Are My Sunshine.” More likelythan not, the locals will join in …

Antioch Baptist Church3501 Hwy 828Farmerville318-368-3591Early Worship – 8:30 a.m.Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.Bethel Temple PentecostalChurch2144 Hwy 33 N.MarionSunday School -11 a.m.Sunday Worship -12 p.m.318-608-6766Canaan Baptist Church502 Canaan Church Rd.SpearsvilleSunday School -10amSunday Worship -11am870-312-3440Bro. Brian WilliamsConway BaptistChurch Homecoming4323 HWY 549North of FarmervilleDean Baptist Church2309 Hwy 827MarionSunday School – 9:45 a.m.Sunday Worship – 11 a.m.Wed. 6:30pm318-292-4463Hanging of the …