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Louisiana’s Fountain among WMU state presidents recognized

Four Woman's Missionary Union state presidents will complete their term of service and rotate off the board this spring. They were recognized for their faithful service during the recent national WMU board meeting, and Gail Hallman was recognized for serving as executive director of Arizona WMU (2020-2021). Those photographed are (left to right): Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director/treasurer, national WMU; Gail Hallman, former executive director, Arizona WMU; Carolyn Fountain, president, Louisiana WMU; Cindy Burns, president, South Carolina WMU; Connie Dixon, president, national WMU; Deborah Taylor, president, WMU of North Carolina; and Jan Turner, president, Missouri WMU. Photo by Sarah Goff/national WMU … [Read more...]

Landry calls for unity, addresses key issues

By Baptist Message staff BATON ROUGE, La. (LBM) – In his inaugural address, Jan. 7, Gov. Jeff Landry issued a call for unity and reminded citizens about the state's rich culture and the can-do spirit of the state’s people that have combined to make Louisiana great. He also vowed to address issues like violent crime and “unsuitable subject matter” in schools. Originally scheduled for Jan. 8, the inauguration ceremony was held the day before because of inclement weather concerns. He officially became the state’s 57th governor Jan. 8 at noon. “It is here that we come together, so that their lives are governed evenhandedly,” Landry said. “So that their hard-earned money is spent judiciously; so that their institutions are compelled to serve them, and not disenfranchise them; so that their government fulfills the missions contrived by them; and so that their children are promised the perpetual legacy of opportunity. The place is here, the time is now, and the challenge is ours.” Landry vowed to help fulfill the promise of those who elected him. “Our people seek government that reflects their values,” he said. “They demand that our children be afforded an education that reflects those wholesome principles, and not an … [Read more...]