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Israelite Baptist Church held it’s annual Black History Celebration Sunday, Feb. 26. Members and special guests participated in the program. This year’s theme was “To Raise Awareness and Acknowledge the Accomplishments of African Americans” - Scripture reference Hebrews 12:1. Among those taking part in the program were, from left, Rev. Ivan Lewis, pastor; Karen Julian King, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Louisiana for the U.S. Department of Justice; and Cynthia Dominick, chairperson for the celebration
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Dr. Proctor honored as local NAUW Member of the Month
CROWLEY - The Crowley Branch - National Association of University Women, Inc., has announced that Dr. Ezora J.
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Kathy Oliver from Acadia Chapter NSDAR recently received a medal and certificate of appreciation from Robert Hess, Registrar of the Attakapas Chapter NSSAR. Hess was instrumental in nominating Kathy for the award for her assistance in obtaining new members for the Attakapas Chapter. From left are Hess, Oliver and (back) Edwin Chapman, president of the Attakapas Chapter.
Receives DAR recognition
LeJeune, Latiolais announce March 11 wedding plans
Dean and Debra LeJeune of Crowley are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Dorie Anne LeJeune, to Brody Ryan Latiolais, son of Brian and Tammy Latiolais of
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Home Land Civic and Social Club celebrated 25-year Founders Day on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Crowley. Pastor Sherard M. Joseph and the church welcomed the members with Southern hospitality and a reviving message. Members on hand included, above from left, Anthony Thibo, vice president; LaVera Pete-George, honorary member/charter member; Jeanette Shepherd, parliamentarian; Nelwyn Bolden, treasurer; Lou Grant; Sandra Minix, secretary; Dr. DeBira Victoria-Broussard, president; Marie Breaux; Sheral Garrick, honorary member/charter member; and, backcenter, Pastor Joseph.