By Will Hall, Baptist Message executive editor COLFAX, La. (LBM) – During a live streamed press conference, June 12, Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain urged anyone who has any knowledge of crimes by, or has been victimized by Daryl Stagg, a former Louisiana Baptist associational mission strategist, to report it. “We are concerned that there are other children that have been hurt,” McCain shared. “So, our message this morning is: ‘You’re safe. Mr. Stagg is in jail.’” The contact website is www.GrantSO.org, and the phone number is (318) 627-2010. McCain indicated that the investigation was sweeping and involved Rapides, Grant and Union Parishes in Louisiana, and Kenosha County in Wisconsin. “If you’ve been hurt by Daryl Stagg, if you get in touch with us, we will do the rest,” he promised. McCain said his office was contacted about three weeks ago by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office about “some young children that had been raped.” The investigation grew to involve the four sheriffs’ offices that are now engaged in the matter and led to Stagg’s arrest in Grant Parish on the morning of June 8. CHARGES McCain restated the charges that have been filed in Grant Parish against Stagg: three counts of first-degree rape, three … [Read more...]
Ashland Baptist Church to host Southern Plainsmen Quartet
Ashland Baptist Church, Ashland, La., will host the award-winning Southern Plainsmen Quartet on May 7 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. The church is located at 528 Highway 153, Ashland, LA 71002 Past0r: Danny Slack. … [Read more...]
Lifemark, the movie, being released Sept. 9
While he’s always wrestled with the idea he was adopted at birth, David knows he is loved and cherished by his parents and grandparents. As he turns 18, he’s excited and a bit nervous about what the future holds. But when Melissa, his birth mother, unexpectedly reaches out to him, David’s world is turned upside down. Should he respond to her? What about his birth father? What are they like? And why did they choose not to raise him? Facing the reality of his adoption, David must choose to either meet with his birthmother or go on with his life as he’s always known it. With the loving encouragement and support of his parents, and his best friend going along to capture on camera everything as it happens, David chooses to embark on a journey of discovery … and ultimately, forgiveness. From executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers—creators of War Room and Courageous—comes LIFEMARK, based on an incredible true story celebrating adoption, family, reconciliation, and love. Follow this link (LIFEMARK | The Grand Theatre) to find out what theater it is showing in your town. … [Read more...]
National Delta Mu Delta scholarship awarded to LCU’s Shields
By Staff, Louisiana Christian University News PINEVILLE, Louisiana (LCUNews) -- Abigail Shields, a senior business management and marketing major from Deville, has earned a $500 scholarship award from international business honor society Delta Mu Delta. DMD awarded 66 scholarships nationwide this year to undergraduate and graduate students based on academics, leadership qualities, character, and service to the institution and community. “She is an intelligent young lady,” said Kenny Holt, dean of Young School of Business. “Because of her work ethic and servant’s heart, she naturally gravitates toward leadership positions in the School of Business. The faculty awarded her the highest leadership award for the Young School of Business this past spring. She accomplishes what she sets out to do with excellence.” Shields has a GPA of 3.92 and serves as the president of the LCU Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, Wildcats for Life and the Business Student Association. She is also the parliamentarian of the Student Government Association. After graduation from LCU, Shields said she plans to earn her Master of Business Administration before heading to law school and eventually entering the political arena. “I want to make a … [Read more...]
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