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May 11th, 2018

Jurkovich to nominate Hemphill for SBC president

Louisiana Notables

What if your Mother’s Day is not a Hallmark movie?

National Retail Federation: Mother’s Day spending could reach $23.1 billion

Frozen food making unlikely comeback

US officials discover Hungary passport fraud scheme

Former MLB star Rafael Palmeiro attempting comeback at 53

World’s first Wonder Woman coaster opens

Texas church damaged after package bomb explodes

Freed Korean-Americans give scripture note to Vice President Pence

Older Jeeps recalled for suspension problems

425,000 drop Boy Scouts one week after name change

Bill Nye headlines fundraiser for Planned Parenthood, pushes population control

‘God Bless America’: Freed American prisoners thankful after being released from North Korea

May 10th, 2018

SBC travel scholarships available for small church pastors

Minnesota school bus driver faces 15 charges for distracted driving

Hawaii Volcano Park closing ahead of anticipated ‘explosive eruption’

Iowa governor cites ‘very positive feedback’ to state’s new fetal heartbeat abortion ban

New NASA chief sees moon mission building a ‘railroad’ to Mars

Ski slopes, theme park planned for world’s largest mall in Miami

Rolls-Royce debuts $325,000 SUV

Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria in response to rocket fire

Sears working with Amazon to deliver and install car tires

David Hogg calls on 782,000 followers to flood ATF site with pro-gun control comments

Trump celebrates three Americans freed from North Korea in victorious return to US

Lonnie Wascom announces resignation as Northshore DOM

May 9th, 2018

Louisiana congressional delegation praises President’s Iran decision

Words to remember for graduates

Unemployment dips to lowest rate since 2000

Square near US embassy in Jerusalem to be named for Trump

Some University of Baltimore students turn backs on DeVos during commencement address

Oregon school districts pull out of reading contest over transgender book

Three Americans detained in North Korea returning to US

Congo declares new Ebola outbreak after two confirmed cases

Trump declares US leaving ‘horrible’ Iran nuclear accord

Disney loses more than $100 million on ‘Wrinkle in Time’

After parent complaint, school says cheerleading team must take everyone or be disbanded

Andre Dawson embraces death in new life running funeral home

Harris poll: Taco Bell is ‘America’s favorite Mexican restaurant’

May 8th, 2018

Call your lawmaker to vote “no” on S.B. 316 (expanding casinos)

Disney ends ‘Night of Joy’ Christian concert after 35-year run

Former trans-woman: I dumped my dresses, hair, makeup to follow Jesus

Maryland Obamacare insurers ask for rate increases up to 91 percent

Saudi Arabia announces date for women to take driver’s seat

Paraguay becomes third country to move embassy to Jerusalem

CBO: April best month in history for U.S. budget

California set to become first state to require solar panels on new homes

Waffle House hero raises more than $225,000 for victims

Study: Many Americans are lonely, and Gen Z most of all

Boy, 13, regains consciousness after parents sign papers to donate his organs

May 7th, 2018

Let us pray: Students briefed on religious rights in school

Cassidy challenges LC grads to dream, make a difference for God

With no letup in home prices, the California exodus surges

STUDY: More Millennials practicing abstinence

Yellow fever threatens South Florida after Zika scare

What makes prayer so difficult, why we keep at it

96-year-old WWII veteran awarded college degree 68 years later

Maryland to offer many community college students free tuition

Texas-based company recalls smoked sausage products over pieces of plastic

School mural depicts President Trump’s severed head impaled by Aztec spear

Former NBC news man now homeless

Iran’s Rouhani looks to EU for backing in fight against Trump plan to scrap nuke deal

Illinois counties declare ‘sanctuary’ status for gun owners

4.6 magnitude earthquake in Gulf of Mexico south of Louisiana coast

Hawaii volcano shows ‘no sign of slowing down,’ destroys dozens of homes

May 4th, 2018

Keep your eyes on the prize

Trump signs executive order creating faith-based office in White House

Former WWE star wins Tennessee mayoral primary

Iowa legislature passes ‘Heartbeat Bill’ to pan abortions after six weeks

Sesame Place first theme park to be designated as Certified Autism Center

Arizona school district bucks trend, remains open during strike

Several brands of tortilla chips voluntarily recalled

Iconic ‘John Madden Football’ scores spot in World Video Game hall

Train derailment briefly disrupts Amtrak service in Northeast

Kanye effect: Black male approval of Trump doubles in one week

May 3rd, 2018

South Carolina Senate votes to outlaw most abortions in state

America now has more millionaire retirees than ever

Arizona raises teachers’ pay after strike shuts schools

Dust storm in India kills at least 94

Puerto Rico Air National Guard mourns after 9 crew killed in Georgia crash

VIDEO: Southwest Flight 1380 hero pilot meets Trump

Illinois Senate votes to teach LGBT history in school

SECURITY North Korea releases U.S. detainees, bows to another Trump demand

May 2nd, 2018

Hawaii volcano could erupt after 250 earthquakes recorded in 24 hours

When Jesus is our focus, we can walk through life’s storms

STUDY: Therapy dogs enjoy making others less stressed

Sixty-five percent of public school eighth graders not proficient in math

Facebook launches dating feature

ESPN lost 500,000 subscribers in April

The Boy Scouts are dropping the word ‘boy’ from its name

May 1st, 2018

Sao Paulo high rise collapses after massive fire, killing at least one

South Korea begins dismantling loudspeakers along border with North

Kathy Griffin drops curse words during Trump rant on ‘The View’

Amazon Prime subscription increasing to $119 starting May

Oreo releases three new flavors

Ancient Christian ruins discovered under former ISIS-held territory

Border standoff: Caravan organizers vow to outlast US government

Rapper calls gang members to assault Kanye West over pro-Trump comments

Volunteers reading through entire Bible at US Capitol in 90 hours

April 30th, 2018

Mexico trip proves no spring break for BCM students

Speakers challenge celebration attendees to embrace missions

Deer Creek Harvest Revival sparks long-awaited decision

Jeremy Shepherd viewpoint: I support J.D. Greear and here is why

J.D. Greear and Ken Hemphill ‘by the numbers’

Robert Jeffress, Bobby Welch endorse Hemphill for SBC president

Why you should be an SBC messenger in Dallas this June

Louisiana Lagniappe

Irish pro-lifers plan Day of Prayer to stop looming ‘abortion crisis’

POLL: Democrats lose ground with millennials

Sutherland Springs church members invited to White House prayer service

Bombing in Afghanistan claims 25 lives, including journalists

WWII veteran to graduate 68 years after leaving college

South Korean president: Trump ‘should win the Nobel Peace Prize’

After 30 years, emotional officer makes final radio call

Nashville’s NHL team honor Waffle House hero

David Hogg demands Mike Pence cancel NRA speech

T-Mobile, Sprint could merge in $26 billion deal

Live in the light

April 27th, 2018

Autism rates continue to climb, and experts don’t exactly know why

Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park renamed because of perceived racist past

VIDEO: Lava overflows at summit of Hawaii volcano

Transformers-style robot turns into a car in 60 seconds

Pepsi takes on Coke as days of cola wars may return

Thirteen semis line Detroit freeway to help man considering suicide

Amazon’s new service will deliver straight to a car trunk

April 26th, 2018

Fewer abortions in Louisiana reported for third consecutive year

Parents’ appeal denied to transfer Alfie Evans to Rome

Rapper Kanye West declares admiration for Trump

Despite $69 million NBC contract, Megyn Kelly ratings lagging

Ronnie Jackson withdraws nomination for VA chief

South, North Korean leaders to meet for border summit

Ford phasing out production of most cars

Nickelodeon bringing back iconic game show ‘Double Dare’

Subway plans to close 500 US stores, eyes international expansion

Deaf, partially-blind dog rescues three-year-old girl lost in woods

Twitter tops earnings projections as turnaround gains steam

April 25th, 2018

Dogs help LC students get a ‘paw’ up on finals

Rolling Hills Ministries dedicates Monroe thrift store

Harris inducted into William Carey University Hall of Fame

San Francisco mayor vows to clear out homeless encampments

Hillary Clinton to remove ‘wife’ from Twitter bio

Republicans avoid upset in Arizona special election

‘Home Alone’ star avoids going out during Christmas to avoid movie’s fans

Hasbro blames Toys ‘R’ Us for sales plunge

Brits declare war on knives

Bacteria are changing our moods

Gender pay gap largely is because of motherhood

Adulthood now begins at 24, according to scientists

On pizza regulations, Trump slices differently than his own FDA commissioner

April 24th, 2018

Finland ending two-year experiment with universal income