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Despite cold, thousands march at 3rd annual Louisiana Life March North

January 23, 2016

By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer

SHREVEPORT — Snow and cold temperatures may have kept the numbers down but it could not dampen the enthusiasm as Saturday mornings 3rd annual Louisiana Life March North in Shreveport/Bossier.

Marchers at the 3rd annual Louisiana Life March Saturday in Shreveport/Bossier.

Marchers at the 3rd annual Louisiana Life March Saturday in Shreveport/Bossier.

“We were delighted by the thousands of folks who braved the cold today to make this important stand for life,” said State Rep. Mike Johnson, event organizer and legal counsel for Louisiana Right to Life. “It was a great event, and a tremendous opportunity for all of us to reach out a renewed hand of compassion again and raise more awareness about this critical issue.

“We can save more lives if we get more people talking and working for the cause,” said Johnson.

Check back later for an in-depth story on the march.

Leading the 3rd Annual Louisiana Life March North was LBC President Gevan Spinney, pastor of First Baptist Haughton, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, State Rep. Mike Johnson, even organizer and legal counsel for Louisiana Right to Life.

Leading the 3rd Annual Louisiana Life March North was LBC President Gevan Spinney, pastor of First Baptist Haughton, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, State Rep. Mike Johnson, even organizer and legal counsel for Louisiana Right to Life.

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