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

By Message Staff Maltese and retrievers provided the perfect distraction for Louisiana College students preparing for their final exams Wednesday, April 25. With the assistance of the Catahoula Dog Club, the LC library hosted the “Paws Up” event for students on the day before finals began Thursday, April 26. Library director Rusty Tryon said many of the 125 LC students who participated in a similar event in 2017 reported reduced levels of stress after spending a few moments with the dogs. Tryon said the event is a way for the library staff to minister to students by showing them they care about their emotional and spiritual needs.     “We know this is a very stressful time for students as they are wrapping up the semester,” Tryon said. “We wanted to give them a chance to take a break from all of that, to just get away and do something that is relaxing and calming. We think this will position them better as they move into those exams to be in a relaxed frame of mind, rather than really stressing out about it.” Freshman Kari Speak said spending time with the dogs provided the perfect break from studying. A dog lover herself, Speak said petting and holding the animals helped her not miss her German … [Read more...]

Rolling Hills Ministries dedicates Monroe thrift store

MONROE -- Rolling Hills Ministries celebrated the grand opening of its Monroe thrift store April 20. The $1.8 million, 15,600 sq. ft. store is the fourth to be opened by the ministry.  Rolling Hills also operates locations in Arcadia, Bossier City and Ruston. The new Monroe location accepts drop off items, and picks up donations such as furniture and other large items. Proceeds help fund Rolling Hills’ compassion center, which is located in the same building as the thrift store. This summer, Rolling Hills will begin teaching a retail certification for women who are residents of the Home Place family ministry at the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home. The ministry also plans to offer a course to prepare others for the High School Equivalency exam. Located at 5339 Desiard Street, the store is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. For information about serving as a volunteer or donating items, call 318.381.8500 or 318.251.0065 or visit rollinghillsministries.com.   … [Read more...]

Harris inducted into William Carey University Hall of Fame

By William Carey University Communications HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Price Harris was among four alumni inducted into William Carey University’s Hall of Fame on April 20 during the school’s homecoming weekend. The induction ceremony, which is one of the highlights of the weekend, took place during a banquet at Southern Oaks House and Gardens in Hattiesburg. The inductees included Harris (1964), Don Biadog (1983), (1964), Gary Roberson (1986), and Victoria King (2014), who received the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. Born in Tupelo, Harris graduated from Tupelo High School in 1959. After attending Clarke Memorial College in Newton and Mississippi College in Clinton, he graduated from William Carey College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Music in church music. During his college years, he served Hickory Baptist, Richton Baptist, Calvary Baptist in Columbia, and First Baptist Union. At Calvary Baptist in Columbia, he met and married Ann Leonard, who was in her first year of teaching after graduating from Mississippi Southern University. They celebrated 54 years together in June of last year. They have two children and eight grandchildren. In 1964, Harris joined another Carey graduate, Dr. W.D. “Step” Martin, as music and … [Read more...]