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Joyful songs, thankful prayers, dances of praise, and encouraging speeches filled the air of the Kings Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church as church-goers celebrated at the 24th annual Martin Luther King march and ceremony last Monday morning in Many.

Master of Ceremonies William Ruffin set the tone with this year’s theme: “The waters have been dried up, and it’s time for us to cross over.”

The Rev. Gwendolyn Snearl, presiding elder of the Alexandria-Thibodeaux District who also works at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, delivered a passionate and fiery speech reminding the audience of how far they had come in the years since the civil rights movement began and how it is now time for young African Americans to become responsible for even more progress.

I cleaned out my little red hutch cabinet that sits in my kitchen. Talk about a chore! Mother and Daddy purchased the cabinet for about $25 right after they got married and it’s been a beloved piece of furniture that we moved all over the United States. It’s been a variety of colors. If memory serves me correctly it was yellow one time and blue another. It’s been red for years and Mom gave it to be years ago. It now sits in my kitchen and I use the shelving for display of cookbooks, old items, like my curling iron that Mom would heat on the stove; some of the boy’s little toys, a picture of Hubby-dear as a little boy, several of Gramma’s old cooking utensils and other things that bring back sweet memories.

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On January 17, a crash involving three vehicles killed a man from Florien and injured several others.  The man killed was not wearing a seat belt.

Troopers responded to the crash around 4:40 p.m., which occurred on Highway 6 at Highway 476.  The crash involved a 2008 Dodge pickup, driven by Jerry O. Schellenger, 75, of Huntsville, Texas; a 1999 Ford pickup, driven by Marshall Maxie Jr., 54, of Florien; and a 1995 GMC pickup, driven by Louis T. Clinkscales, 69, of Leesville.  The Dodge was westbound on Highway 6, traveling directly behind the Ford.  As the Ford began to slow down and prepared for a left turn onto highway 476, the Dodge collided with its rear end.  This collision caused the Ford to enter the eastbound lane, which resulted in a second collision between the eastbound GMC and the Ford.

Schellenger was wearing his seat belt and sustained minor injuries.  He refused medical aid.

Zwolle officials take...

Zwolle High School’s Homecoming has been scheduled for Friday, January 18, as the Hawks face off against the Negreet Indians.

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Music in Many’s spring concert schedule is the most ambitious one yet with lots and lots of concerts booked for January through May, according to Many Mayor Ken Freeman.

“We have at least one great music show every month,” Freeman said, “and we have two shows scheduled for several of the months. Additionally, the admission price has been cut in half, and some shows are even free.”

‘Michael Wagley Presents’ is a new production which will feature different bands and musicians on the fourth Saturday of January, February, and March (Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 23). Wagley said he’s planning on a wide variety of music which will have something to offer for everyone. The son of popular local musician James Wagley, the young Wagley is enthusiastic about the three-month schedule and thinks the shows will be quite popular. Admission charge for each of the shows will be $7 for adults and anyone over 12. Kids under 12 will be admitted for $5, and veterans will be admitted free.

In partnership with Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Cane River National Heritage Area and the Friends of Fort Jesup, the No Man’s Land Bicentennial Committee announces the kick-off of the Bicentennial Celebration of Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. Set for Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16 at Fort Jesup State Historic Site, the event will include living history demonstrations, cast-iron cooking, music, and children’s activities that uncover the legends and celebrate the culture of Louisiana’s Final Frontier.