In the past, Jackson McDowell dreaded going to the barber shop. He screamed, cried and struggled so much that it was all barbers could do to just cut off as much hair as they could without doing much damage. Going…
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American Legion F.D. Thompson Post 521 invites all to help celebrate history
From the Commander’s Log 20170820 The great month of September is filled with history of the staunch nation and your American Legion plans to celebrate and invites you to help us celebrate the history of the American Fighting Man.…
True Vine Girl Scouts Service Project
True Vine Baptist Church Girl Scouts kicked off their year with a service project on Saturday, August 20. Troop Leader LaNiqua Pegross coordinated an event for girls to gather at True Vine and bring cases of bottled water for residents…
Upcoming Events September 5-11, 2017
Saturday, September 2, 2017 The Hawkins Family Affair Entertainment will be at 5:00pm located at West Monroe Convention Center, 901Ridge Avenue. Featuring: The Hawkins Family Praise & Worship, Betty Hawkins & United of Monroe, The Hawkins Family of Bastrop, The…
Commander gives update on American Legion F.D. Thompson Post 521
It has been sixty days since my installation as Commander of this great Post and I wish to report that all is well with the help of my comrades. Some have tried to sabotage our efforts but we agreed that…
Massey Miracle Run: Tops the charts once again! Kansas, here we come!
Massey Miracle Run is non-profit foundational organization founded on the basis of youth growth in track and field. The team is under the leadership of Coach DeeDee Massey, Coach Charles Smith, Coach Davey Mays, Coach Ethan Howell, Coach Frankie Harris,…
Mr. America, deliverer of 15,000 babies and Miss Louisiana supporter, dies
He delivered 15,000 babies in his time as a doctor. This morning, Doctor Guthrie Jarrell passed away. He was one of the most loyal supporters of Louisiana Tech University and the Miss Louisiana Organization. World War II ended in 1945.…