What happens when you take a youth group out into the “wild” for the day???

Fun, Learning, Fellowship, Unexpected Connections, New Career Ideas, Hands On Activities, Community Involvement, Industry Explorations… the list is endless.

Facilitated by the LSU AgCenter, Jackson Parish 4-H Jr Leaders, and amazing community partners, a large group of 4th graders got to enjoy a full day at the Jimmie Davis State Park. 

Included was the opportunity to learn about insects, animals, trees and rocks as well as get to explore on the many nature trails. Adding to the fun was a picnic lunch and time for socializing with their friends. 

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All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

(KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, September 23, 2023, deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an Assault complaint. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with two victims.

According to the affidavit, one of the victims mentioned that he drove 20-year-old Ethan Walker Beasley to an unknown location in Monroe, La., and then returned to Eros, La. Beasley allegedly had the victim park the vehicle as he went inside a residence to get gas money.

After the victim waited in the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes, he drove up to the residence and Beasley allegedly approached the vehicle with a black pistol in his hand. According to authorities, they were advised that the suspect allegedly pointed the firearm at the 2 victims in the vehicle and stated, “I will kill you.”

Deputies then made contact with Beasley and he advised authorities that he told the two victims to leave his home. He also mentioned that he possessed a black BB gun; however, he did not point the gun at anyone. Authorities went on to search the area and located a black BB gun and a metallic 9mm pistol.

Beasley was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Firearm.

 

 

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Did you ever have one of those moments?

The other evening, I decided that supper would include steaks. I did the early morning preparation for the late afternoon cooking ritual. Those steaks were well prepped.

The other part of the steak ritual involves the grill. I have one of the wood pellet grills. It is spiffy. My cooking has improved. Once upon a time, hamburgers that I grilled were not palatable and later used as official hockey pucks. I’m much better now. The wood pellet grill needs several minutes to warm up to steak temperature. It gets very hot but helps me avoid hockey puck cooking accidents.

The cover came off. I checked the inside of the grill. Verified the nice little drip bucket would have adequate room for drippings. The wood pellets were checked and determined to be adequate.

I reached around back to turn the grill on. Nothing! The switch glows orange when the grill is on. This switch was dark. I checked the plug, after all I had wired it with my redneck electrician method of designing an outdoor circuit. The GCFI plug was tested and verified to be working. It has a nice green light showing it’s functioning.

Never trusting the one outlet, I grabbed an extension cord and plugged everything into the other GCFI outdoor outlet. Nothing! Tried a couple of other outlets inside the shed. Nothing!

In my rapidly filling up mind, I decided the switch had gone bad. The steaks were begging to be cooked, so I reverted to the broiler inside. The steaks were marvelous. I was a little bummed about the grill though. It is not that old.

After the sumptuous steak supper, I grabbed the manual that came with the grill and turned to the troubleshooting chapter. Nothing! The switch would not light up. The grill would not come on, although clearly my redneck circuits were supplying power to the outlets.

I resolved to call and check the warranty. I walked back outside to put the cover on the grill and roll up the extension cord. That’s when I learned that I’m a dumb donkey. OK, I’m the other thing, but I can’t use that language in this family friendly publication.

The cord for the grill not only plugs into the wall, but it also plugs into the grill. The end of the cord plugged into the grill had worked its way loose. When I unplugged the grill cord from the extension cord, the other end fell to the ground.

I had to confess my stupidity. I resolved to check that end of the cord each time. But here’s the deal, I should have thought of it. Who would have thought that the other end of a power cord could come loose from where it plugged into the grill? The answer is, just about everyone!

In a conversation last week, a person said, “I don’t feel like I’m connecting with God very well these days.”

I know who is unplugged.

When God seems distant, you need to check both ends of the spiritual connection. 

If you don’t know about the two directions of a spiritual connection, come see me on Sunday, I’ll explain it to you.

We might have steak!

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Activities for all ages are slated for this week at the Chatham Branch of the Jackson Parish Library. The fun begins on Tuesday, October 3rd with the “little folks” enjoying the opportunity to play instruments and develop motor skills during the Play-Grow-Read sessions that will take place at 10:00 am and 4:30 pm.

It’s the “big folks” who get to have some fun and be creative on Wednesday, October 4th, when they will plant their own personal tulip during Flower/Pot Deco Workshop at 2:00pm.

Fun for all ages will be had at 4:30 pm on Thursday, October 5th as patrons will get to participate in the Wooden Race Car Derby. Come show off your car and join in the painting and racing.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

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Weston Junior High announced its fall baseball schedule this past weekend that finds 9 of the 12 games being played in Choudrant. The season begins on Monday, October 2nd with the Wolves playing Calvin in Simsboro. One day later, on Tuesday, October 3rd, Weston will play Red River (Coushatta) at Choudrant. The only “home” game scheduled is a contest slated for Oct. 27th contest against Castor that will be played at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department Sports Complex. 

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No Fool Like an Old Fool

At times, we act foolish yet that does make us fools.

Man’s concept of a fool does not always line up with the Master’s.

“The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God (Psalm 14:1b NASB).”

No God?

No way!

‘There’s no fool, like an old fool.’

Wisdom does not necessarily come with age.

“The abundant in years may not be wise,
Nor may elders understand justice (Job 32:9 NASB).”

The very young can demonstrate great wisdom and faith. King Josiah serves as a prime example.

“Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. He did right in the sight of the Lord and walked in all the way of his father David, nor did he turn aside to the right or to the left (2 Kings 22:1-2 NASB).”

Josiah did not waver in his faith.

“Watch the path of your feet
And all your ways will be established.
Do not turn to the right nor to the left;
Turn your foot from evil (Proverbs 4:26-27 NASB).”

Evil abounds. I recall God’s confrontation with Cain.

“And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it (Genesis 4:7 NASB).”

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This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Dwayne L. Liston (Hodge, LA) – DWI, 2nd Offense
Lucas Dale Thomas (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery by Strangulation, Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Isaiah Gray (Jonesboro, LA) – Failure to Appear Traffic Warrant
Daniel Rhodes (Dubach, LA) – Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Justin H. McCaleb (Minden, LA) – Minden Police Department Warrants x2
Rodney Caskey (Jonesboro, LA – Burn Ban Violation
Lisa Lindsay (Eros, LA) – Bench Warrant
DeAndra Demery (Winnfield, LA) – Winn Parish Warrant
Mark G. Fenn (Chatham, LA) – Fugitive from Justice, Lincoln Parish Warrants x5
Penny R. Miller (Ruston, LA) – Issuance of Worthless Checks
Benjamine Griffin (Jonesboro, LA) – 2nd Degree Battery, Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery, Cruelty to a Juvenile
Davonn Davis (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Battery, Cruelty to a Juvenile
Montinvious Bailey (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Battery, Cruelty to a Juvenile
Mattamard Dunn (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Battery, Cruelty to a Juvenile
Neilious Booker (Jonesboro, LA) – Burn Ban Violation
Lester A. Dill (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule V, Tail Lamp Violation
Jaquaries Anderson (Jonesboro, LA) – Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery, Cruelty to a Juvenile
Chasion W. Chism (Minden, LA) – Bench Warrant on Burn Ban Violation

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Village of Chatham
Special Called Meeting Minutes

The Village of Chatham held a special meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Present were Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Bernadean James, Toni Malone, Sue Proffer and Mike Wilson; council member Laverne Mixon was absent.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris.
The pledge was led by council member Toni Malone and prayer was given by Mayor Harris.
Mike Wilson motioned, and Toni Malone seconded and was approved by all to adopt Resolution 2023- 09 setting the millage rate for the 2023 property taxes at 7.41mills.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Mike Wilson, and approved by all to adjourn the meeting.

Lovie Williams Jr. 
August 17, 1954 – September 28, 2023

Lovie Williams, Jr. age 69 of Quitman ascended to his Heavenly home on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Lovie was born to the union of Lovie and Betty (Borland) Williams on August 17, 1954 in Jonesboro, La. He loved his family dearly, especially his nieces and nephews. Lovie never married, although he did come close a couple of times. He said he realized that there were so many women that he did not know how he could just choose one.

Lovie is a Jonesboro-Hodge High School graduate and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to cruise around in his car. Only God truly knows how many miles he put on his car as he drove it throughout his life. He was a one-of-a-kind character that never met a stranger. If you knew him you would learn very quickly just how wildly funny he was. He was full of life and spoiled rotten. Lovie was loved by family and friends alike and will be missed.

Those left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Roger D. Williams and wife Susan, Wanda G. Neeles and husband Charlie, Hazel Lou Forbes; 2 nieces; 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lovie and Betty (Borland) Williams; sister, Glenda Williams; maternal grandparents, Doyle Borland, Dora Pratt.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home chapel from 5:00-7:00PM. A private graveside will take place at a later date.

John Wilmer McCollum
May 2, 1939 – September 29, 2023

John Wilmer “Johnny” McCollum of Jonesboro, Louisiana passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Jackson Parish Hospital. He was 84 years old.

Johnny loved his family dearly and he loved being outside and working in his yard. He loved everything about the New York Yankees, and to say that he was a just a fan would be a severe understatement. Johnny was so totally consumed with the Yankees that he even kept score and stats when he watched a game.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 22 years, Debbie (Orsborn) McCollum; special fur-baby, Lincoln Todd; sons, Michael Broadway and wife, Jennifer and David Broadway and wife, Shasta; grandchildren, Bailey and husband, Garyn, Lauren and fiancé, Joe, Memphis, Parker, Paige and Paisley; cousins, Cecil and Elizabeth Brooking, Elaine Case and Thomas Jean; and numerous, loving aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilmer McCollum; mother, Eula (Parker) McCollum; son, Terry Wayne Broadway.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. At 1:00 PM, the funeral procession will travel to Winnfield, Louisiana for 2:00 PM graveside service to be held at the Garden of Memories, under the direction of Southern –Edmonds Funeral Home. Bro. David Broadway and Bro. Joel Sneed will officiate.

Serving as pallbearers will be Parker Broadway, Joe Brady, Kyle Wilkerson, Lewis Chatham, Michael Broadway and David Broadway. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Brown, Randy Layfield, Jalen Johnson, Robert Jiles, Procila Anderson and Rodney Coker.

 

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