By Message Staff PINEVILLE - Whether in the office building or on the battlefield, proper leadership is vital to succeeding, Louisiana National Guard Major Adjunct General Glenn Curtis told a group of businessmen and women at the First Baptist Church in Pineville. Curtis shared at the monthly First@First Business Leaders Luncheon March 5 how leadership skills influence his decisions leading more than 11,500 members serving in the Louisiana Army and Air National Guard. As Adjutant General, he is responsible for the deployment and coordination of programs, policies and plans affecting the members of the Guard. “Leadership is key no matter what you go after, whether it’s a private business or running a church or running a military operation,” Curtis told the Baptist Message before his presentation. “Inside of that, being loyal is probably the most key attribute.” Stewart Holloway, pastor of First Baptist, Pineville, was struck with the attitude of humility Curtis modeled during his presentation. “My takeaway from Major Curtis’ talk was as much from what he didn’t say as what he said,” Holloway said. “It is evident that Major Curtis is an excellent example of a humble, effective leader. We can be proud that he is … [Read more...]

By Louisiana Right to Life Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will host a Red Carpet Premiere March 6 of the short documentary adoption film “I Lived on Parker Avenue” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge. The film is scheduled to be released online March 8 at 7 p.m. “I Lived on Parker Avenue” is a film about the life of Metairie native and current LSU law student David Scotton, who journeys to Indiana to meet his birth parents, Melissa Coles and Brian Nicholas, for the first time. The story also tells the story of David’s parents, Susan and Jimmy Scotton, who adopted David at birth. New Orleans filmmaker Philip Braun III directed the film and Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Benjamin Clapper produced it through Joie De Vivre Media and Louisiana Right to Life. “I Lived on Parker Avenue” has been showcased at the Docuslate Film Festival by Newfilmmakers Los Angeles and has been nominated for the "Best Documentary – Short Category" award. The film was also featured on a live segment on Fox & Friends. For more information on the "I Lived on Parker Avenue," visit the film website or Facebook page. … [Read more...]