On a day filled with blue skies and sunshine, a historical marker honoring the late Gov. Jimmie Davis was unveiled at the entrance of Louisiana College Friday.
Davis, who died at the age of 101 in 2000, served as governor from 1944-1948 and from 1960-1964. He s one of Louisiana College s most notable alums having graduated from the private Baptist college in 1924 with a degree in history. He earned a master s degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and started a career in music and politics. And he penned the song, You Are My Sunshine in 1940 earning a Grammy Award. The thought that Jimmie Davis once walked around here and maybe sat under some of these trees and studied or played his guitar was something that played in my mind as a student here, said District 27 State Rep. Mike Johnson who graduated from LC in 1981.
JC CoffeeHouse hosts ‘Date Night’ May 14
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The JC Coffee House, located at the Radiant Lighthouse in Greenville, will host a “Date Night” Friday, May 14, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., to benefit the Circle of Friends ministry. To make reservations, call Janice at 937-417-5926.
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GREENVILLE The JC Coffee House at Radiant Lighthouse Church, located in the UTurn Building at 5256 Sebring Warner Road, in Greenville, is sponsoring a “Date Night” Friday, May 14, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with music afterward.
The event benefits the Circle of Friends, a ministry group of developmentally disabled adults who meet on the first and third Wednesdays each month for Bible Study at the church. All proceeds from the Date Night event will be used to assist in program expenses such as snacks, printed bible study material and other related items.
Zoot Are Working On First New Music in 50 Years
A new batch of Zoot songs are being worked on, the first from the band in over 50 years, but its uncertain at this stage if they’ll be released.
In 2020 Zoot’s original members Rick Springfield, Rick Brewer and Beeb Birtles recruited one of the dearest friends Russell Morris to front a new line-up in honour of their original singer Darryl Cotton, who died in 2012.
Drummer Rick Brewer announced new music on his social media pages saying “Just finished Zoot 2nd new track. Hey check out studio 446 in Boonah Queensland … Can’t recommend studio 446 with CJ Michel engineer, co producer and can even do most of the instruments if needed on your tracks”.
Louisiana College held its annual Smith Scholarship competition Saturday, January 30, with fifteen entrants.
Benton High School senior Elijah McGrew was a finalist for the top award: a scholarship to LC that includes tuition, books, room, and board. Leanna Lanford, a senior at Pineville High School, was named the Smith Scholarship recipient.
“We are very thankful for the students who honored us by entering the competition,” said Louisiana College President Dr. Rick Brewer. “Louisiana College is a perfect place to develop their purpose and pursue their calling.”
The annual competition drew contestants from Louisiana and Mississippi. Competitors must have at least a 28 ACT score and are further evaluated based on their leadership qualities and Christian character.
ROGERSVILLE â The Hawkins County Commissionâs Budget Committee voted 4-2 on Monday to forward the Board of Educationâs $950,000 proposed employee bonus plan to the full commission, although three of the six members disagreed with the distribution formula.
The Budget Committee was asked to recommend the BOEâs requested budget amendment that would allow the bonuses to be issued to all school employees on Jan. 15. The full commission will consider approval of the budget amendment this coming Monday evening.
Earlier this month, the BOE voted to provide all employees a one time-bonus equal to 2% of their base salary, with a minimum payment of $400 regardless of if theyâre full time or part time.