By Staff, LCUNews PINEVILLE, Louisiana (LCUnews) – Louisiana Christian University is offering an innovative loan repayment assistance program (LRAP) that’s smart for students and families. LCU is the only university in the state with this type of plan to assist students upon graduation. LRAP helps graduates repay their federal student, parent PLUS and private alternative loans if their income after graduation is below $43,000. President Rick Brewer said all incoming freshmen may take advantage of LRAP at no cost to themselves. LCU has partnered with Ardeo Education Solutions to offer the LRAP at no cost to students or families simply by signing up upon registration. Admissions counselors will assist students and their families who are interested in the program. The assistance will continue until the graduate’s income exceeds $43,000 or until their loans are completely paid off. “We remain the only Louisiana university or college offering this unique loan repayment plan to 100 percent of our freshmen and sophomores,” Brewer said. “In light of the growing cost to obtain a quality, accredited college degree LCU’s LRAP program is timely, accessible and affordable.” For more information about the program or to … [Read more...]
Wildcats Media earns recognition at SPJ’s Diamond Journalism Awards
By Staff, LCUNews PINEVILLE, Louisiana (LCUnews) – Alena Noakes and Sam Miller were recognized for their work at the June 30 2022 Diamond Journalism competition. The regional competition, sponsored by the Arkansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, honor journalism excellence among professionals and students from seven states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Noakes, a December 2021 graduate in convergence media-journalism from Grant Paris, won in the Student – Photo Portfolio. The judge commented her winning entry was a ‘fantastic collection of photos with a variety of subjects, lighting and techniques. Miller, a junior art major from Alexandria, took top honors in the Student – Graphics/Illustrations. It was LCU’s first-ever award for editorial cartoons. The judge said Miller’s entry “provided the right balance between disbelieve and side-snarkiness at a newsy topic that all can relate to. This year’s competition, for work published or broadcast in 2021, drew 379 entries in more than 80 categories. … [Read more...]
Kroger, Dick’s Sporting Goods pay for abortion travel
By Will Hall, Baptist Message executive editor ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM)—Two companies doing significant business in Louisiana have announced they will pay for all or some of their employees’ travel expenses to obtain abortions in other states if their home states ban abortion. After the U.S. Supreme Court announced, June 24, its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, which declared that states have the authority to regulate abortion, Louisiana declared abortion illegal except in cases of a life-threatening condition of the mother, or an ectopic pregnancy, or, when two doctors determine an unborn baby will not survive after birth. At the same time, Kroger released a statement, June 24, explaining that it offers “travel benefits up to $4,000 to facilitate access to quality care for several categories of medical treatments and a full range of reproductive health care services, including abortion and fertility treatments, for company-plan participants.” The company did not mention adoption benefits in its statement. Likewise, Dick’s Sporting Goods also announced, June 24, via linkedin.com “that if a state one of our teammates lives in restricts access to abortion, DICK’S Sporting Goods will provide up to $4,000 in travel expense … [Read more...]
SCOTUS overturns 49-year-old abortion ruling, returns issue to states
By Will Hall, Baptist Message executive editor WASHINGTON (LBM)—The U.S. Supreme Court overturned, June 24, its previous rulings in Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) and returned “the authority to regulate abortion … to the people and their elected representatives.” The majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson was authored by Justice Samuel Alito, who was joined by Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas in overturning Roe v. Wade, 5-4. Chief Justice John Roberts joined these justices in upholding Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban, 6-3. Meanwhile, Justices Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor dissented in both cases. In a 66-page syllabus, a summary of the decision distributed ahead of the official opinion, the majority is reported to have concluded, “This Court cannot bring about the permanent resolution of a rancorous national controversy simply by dictating a settlement and telling people to move on. Whatever influence the Court may have on public attitudes must stem from strength of our opinions, not an attempt to exercise ‘raw judicial power’” (a reference to a dissenting opinion in Roe v. Wade, 1973). Noting that it was not the Court’s place to … [Read more...]
Louisiana Notables
EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you have a Revival, Homecoming, a new pastor, a community outreach or a concert? The Baptist Message would love to share your church news with the rest of the state. It is very easy to do, just send in your information (who, what, where and when) to philip@baptistmessage.com or call 318.449.4345. To get your event in the paper, please submit your information three weeks prior to the event. ON THE MOVE Richard, wife Lee, Ainsworth is the new traditional worship leader at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Katie, husband Kevin, Dyer director of youth at Elm Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport. Joseph Cumberland resigned as youth minister at Rose Park Baptist Church Darryl Robinson is the new pastor at Ludington Baptist Church, DeRidder. Jason Frazier is the interim pastor at Shreve City, Shreveport. Stacey Morris is the new director for Camp Living Waters, Loranger. Brian Prucey is interim pastor at Woodridge Baptist Church, Shreveport. Faye Scott retires after 30 years as children’s minister at First Baptist Church, New Orleans. HOMECOMING First Baptist Church, Jackson: 187th Homecoming, June 26, 11 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service. Pastor: Joe Nesom. Gray’s … [Read more...]
Executive Committee sets up hotline for abuse claims
By Baptist Press NASHVILLE (BP) – A hotline has been established to allow those affected by sexual abuse within Southern Baptist churches. The number is 202-864-5578. According to the joint statement from the SBC Executive Committee, Guidepost Solutions and the SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force, “Since the release of the Guidepost report on Sunday, the SBC Executive Committee, Guidepost Solutions, and members of the Sexual Abuse Task Force have been fielding calls from survivors regarding allegations of sexual abuse.” A 288-page report on the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse claims was released on May 22. In the initial statement from the SATF, one of the initial needs was, “We recommend that the Executive Committee hire a subject matter expert(s) to receive calls, provide initial guidance for reports of sexual abuse, and work with state conventions for training and educational opportunities.” “This hotline will be an important stopgap measure for survivors between now and the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim when the messengers can pass even more meaningful reforms,” the statement said. The hotline will be facilitated by Guidepost Solutions. All information will be held as confidential. In addition to being … [Read more...]
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