I don’t believe cancellation of the football season was what the players wanted or what the player who so tragically lost his life would have wanted. Nor do I believe that this was what Coach Laird wanted. This is a horrible decision for the team. One doesn’t quit in the face of adversity.
In a case like this a team dedicates the season to their fallen teammate.
I believe this is the decision of the new President and athletic director. NSU has been shedding students since the new President’s hire and athletics have been in a chaotic downward spiral.
The resignation my alma mater needs more than any other is that of President Marcus Jones. He may be a fine man, but has proven himself a poor fit for Northwestern State University.
A new sign ushers in a new era for Town and Country Meat Center while honoring five generations of Warrens who have owned and operated meat markets. The new sign was erected this past week.
By Leigh Flynn Doty, Rapides Parish Journal
Keeping a legacy alive while preparing for the future are two of the main motivators for one central Louisiana business owner.
Chris Warren and his brother, Nick, are the fifth generation of their family to operate meat markets. They, along with their mother, Barbara, took over operation of Town and Country Meat Center earlier this year when their father, Randy, passed away.
“This last year was a really tough year,” he said. “But we wanted to keep his dream alive and make him proud.”
The long family business actually began in Memphis, TN. Once the family moved to central Louisiana, Larry Warren, Chris’s grandfather, opened the store on Masonic Drive. That was in the early 1980s. Randy took it over in the early 2000s, and now his wife and sons are carrying on the tradition.
The ways in which the Warrens are keeping the family story alive are numerous. One of the most visible indicators is the new “Warren Brothers Town and Country Meat Center” sign that was hung this past week. Their grandfather’s story began at Warren Brothers in Memphis, and now, with the most recent brothers taking over operations, Chris said “it just felt right” to include their history in their name. “But don’t get me wrong! We are still Town and Country.”
In fact, Chris says it’s the quality of the product that sets them apart from their competitors.
“This is going to sound funny, but customer service is not our number one priority,” he said. “It’s actually the quality of our product. We only sell the best!”
With prices rising on virtually everything, he said it is difficult to keep their prices level for their customers. But, one thing he emphasizes is that the quality of their product will not be sacrificed for the sake of savings.
Having been in the meat business for more than 20 years, Chris has seen many changes. The push for more “fake meat” to reduce costs for consumers may be appealing to some stores, but “That’s one thing we will never have. It has absolutely no nutritional value.”
Some people may be persuaded by the “choice meats” that some of the bigger markets sell, but Chris warns that consumers need to be aware of some facts.
“What we have is about 75 percent better than what big box stores carry. Choice meat is a term that is confusing, because it may sound superior, but there are many different grades of meat.”
Town and Country does work to meet the expectations of customers who want grass-fed beef, but even that is not, in Warren’s opinion, the best choice of meat. “You can tell the difference. It is tougher than grain-fed beef. With tenderloins displayed side by side, you can see the difference.”
Ultimately, he said that consumers need to remember that, although their meats may be more expensive than larger markets, the quality more than makes up the difference. “If you want a good cut of meat without harmful antibiotics, and you want to eat healthy, come see us. You will get better quality. You will notice the difference. It may cost a bit more, but you will notice the difference.”
Some of the products that Town and Country Meat Center offers include homemade boudin and sausage. They also sell turkeys and hams, and they are offering some newer items such as salmon and lobster tails.
In an effort to support other local businesses, they also provide steaks and ground beef to some local restaurants.
The fall is one of the market’s busiest times, since they process deer meat in addition to the other services they provide. And during the holidays, they offer smoked turkeys, fried turkeys, fresh turkeys, smoked brisket, ham, leg quarters, stuffed chickens, and many other items.
They also have boudin balls, boudin links, and cracklins available for purchase during the day.
“We are trying to bring in new ideas while we still take care of the things we know well,” he said. “We are just doing the things and keeping his dream going like he would have wanted us to do. These are our roots. It’s what we do.”
Warren Brothers Town and Country Meat Center is located at 5801 Masonic Drive in Alexandria. Their hours are 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday. They can be reached by calling 318-445-2791.
Menard senior Gavin Hilton, who scored two touchdowns in last week’s victory over Rosepine, and the Eagles look to finish District 4-2A play unbeaten when they host Oakdale tonight for Homecoming. (Photo by BRET H. MCCORMICK, Journal Sports)
By BRET H. MCCORMICK, Journal Sports
One Rapides Parish football team is playing for a district championship tonight, while three others face games with major playoff implications.
Menard hosts Oakdale for its homecoming game tonight, and a win will give the Eagles (5-3, 3-0) the District 4-2A championship. A loss likely will mean a three-way tie between Menard, Oakdale and Avoyelles.
“If you can’t get up for this game, then there’s not any game that you’re gonna get up for,” Menard coach David Perkins said on his Eagles Nest Coaches Show Wednesday night. “They’re focused, and they’re ready.”
“You don’t get this opportunity very often, and it’s been awhile since we’ve won it – 13 years since we’ve won it,” Menard defensive coordinator Thomas Scully said.
Alexandria Senior High, Peabody and Tioga all have a chance to stay in the race for district titles and also battle for better playoff positioning and a possible first-round bye in the postseason.
ASH (5-3, 2-1 District 2-5A) welcomes perennial 2-5A powerhouse West Monroe (7-1, 3-0) to Butch Stoker Stadium tonight with a chance to grab firm control of second place in district and stay alive to clinch a share of the district championship.
Peabody travels to The Reservation to face Tioga. Both teams lost on the road against Neville, but the winner tonight will have the inside track to finish second in District 2-4A.
The Trojans are 0-10 against West Monroe during the regular season since joining District 2-5A in 2013, but they have been much more competitive in recent years. They have lost by an average of 11 points the past three seasons and actually defeated the Rebels 31-17 in the 2020 Class 5A semifinals before finishing as state runner-up.
ASH coach Thomas Bachman said this matchup is the type of game that players should relish.
“I certainly hope there’s an energy and an excitement for a big ball game,” Bachman said.
ASH started the season 0-2 but has won five of its last six games – with the only loss coming on the road against undefeated Ruston, 35-28.
Junior JT Lindsey is approaching 1,000 rushing yards on the season and has scored 15 touchdowns, while senior Ty Feaster has shown continued improvement in his first year as the Trojans’ quarterback. Feaster has completed over 60 percent of his passes on the season for 1,408 yards and 19 touchdowns.
During its five victories, the ASH defense has given up 14 or fewer points in every game. West Monroe, meanwhile, has scored at least 31 points in its three district games since suffering its only loss to the season against Zachary in Week 5.
The Rebels are led by senior quarterback Hayden Federico and the senior receiving duo of David Moore and Grant Edmondson.
The Trojans enter the contest at No. 12 in the LHSAA’s official Division I Select power ratings, while West Monroe sits seventh in the Division I Non-Select power ratings.
The top eight teams in the Select brackets get first-round byes, so the Trojans could possibly move into one of those spots with wins over West Monroe tonight and West Ouachita next week.
“All we can control is what we can control,” Bachman said. “We have a lot to play for. We have a lot of good football left to play.”
Peabody (6-2, 1-1 District 2-4A) and Tioga (6-2, 1-1) both enter tonight’s contest ranked No. 8 in their respective playoff races – Tioga in Division I Select and Peabody in Division II Select.
Tonight’s winner will be in great shape for a first-round bye, while the loser of tonight’s game will need some help to avoid playing the first week of the playoffs.
This matchup features two contrasting styles. The Warhorses bring an explosive offense that has scored 40 or more points in four of their past five games. Tioga, meanwhile, features a ball-control offense and a stingy defense that has three shutouts on the season.
Peabody’s offense features a steady trigger-man in junior Larry Roberts III who has two of the better receivers in Central Louisiana in junior TJ Hullaby and senior Dartavin Depass. Depass also will take snaps in the backfield along with senior Nate Francis to form one of the top running-back duos in Rapides Parish.
The strength of Tioga’s defense lies in its secondary, particularly at safety with seniors Ja’Corian Norris and Josh Loyd. Norris, who also plays receiver and is the top kick returner in the parish, has returned four interceptions and three kickoffs for touchdowns this season.
The other games on the slate tonight in Rapides Parish feature Pineville (2-6, 0-3) hosting West Ouachita in District 2-5A and Buckeye (5-3, 2-1) welcoming Marksville and Bolton (0-8, 0-3) hosting Bunkie in District 2-3A.
Thursday, Northwood-Lena got 128 rushing yards and two total touchdowns from sophomore quarterback A.J. Butler, but the Gators fell to 1-8 after a 52-14 loss at LaSalle.
Rapides OWI/DWI arrests are accusations, not convictions.
October 13 Gerald Bolton, 61, Alexandria — OWI 2nd, safety belt violation, careless operation, 12:52 p.m., $1,700 bail.
October 14 Zbonette Robinson, 45, Alexandria — OWI 1st, open container, driving under suspension/revocation, 12:56 a.m., $2,700 bail.
October 19 Nicholas Hammond, 44, Pineville — OWI 1st, open container, careless operation, 12:46 a.m.,$1,200 bail.
October 21 Austin Vidrine, 30, Alexandria — OWI 1st, no signals, 6:14 a.m., $1,100 bail.
October 23 Casey Bailey, 24, Alexandria — OWI 1st, improper turn, careless operation, improper lane usage, hit and run, 5:22 p.m., $1,800 bail;
Christopher Jones, 39, Boyce — OWI 1st, wrong way on one way, 10:10 p.m., $1,100 bail.
October 24 Kaleb Stroud, 21, Pineville — OWI, failure to change driver’s license address, no evidence of insurance, no license plate light, driving under suspension/revocation, 11:35 p.m., $2,500 bail.
October 25 Darryl Cole, 62, Centerpoint — OWI 1st, open container, improper lane usage, 9:45 a.m., $1,200 bail.
The Louisiana Housing Authority has determined the proposed MacArthur Place development poses no significant environmental impact and expects to move for release of project funds in November.
LHA is a middleman of sorts in providing affordable housing without public funding involved.
MacArthur Place, at 4721 South MacArthur Dr., will be a 64-unit gated certified green multi-family facility. Gap financing is $5.8 million in Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funds 2016 (statewide flooding, $1.7 billion allocated) involved in the financing package.
LHC believes the project poses no significant impact on the human environment, therefore an Environmental Impact Statement is not required.
A caveat incorporated into the specifications:
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma requested inadvertent discovery clauses in all the construction documents.
In event of any such discovery all agencies will be contacted, all work will cease, and any discoveries will be considered private and confidential.
Project developer is MGM of Calhoun. The revenue bonds to be issued are retired by project rental income.
Donald Michael Daigrepont May 12, 1951 – October 23, 2023 Service: Friday, October 27, 2023, 10am at Hixson Brothers, Marksville.
Gloria Deliah Huffman June 11, 1927 – October 20, 2023 Service: Friday, October 27, 2023, 2pm at Hixson Brothers Alexandria, Alexandria.
Lisa Ann Wilkerson Williams February 16, 1965 – October 18, 2023 Service: Friday, October 27, 2023, 11am at Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria
William Morgan Patten December 6, 1939 – October 25, 2023 Service: Monday, October 30, 2023,11:30am at Hixson Brothers, Marksville.
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A development firm seeks to rezone a Versailles Drive tract to allow construction of a nursing home.
The 24.62 acres listed as 232 Versailles is currently zoned SF-2 single family. A special exception to designate the land MF-3 is necessary to permit the nursing home.
The matter will be heard at a 4 p.m. public hearing by the Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals on November 13.
Joey Vercher and Tri V Development are listed as the petitioners.
The property is essentially abutted to the south by Foxfire Subdivision, with Hunters’ Grove Subdivision across Versailles to the east.
Information regarding estimated residents numbers, traffic ingress and egress, etc. may be available through Melinda Gremillion at City Hall, 473-1370 or 473-1371.
Wednesday night in a special meeting of the University of Louisiana System board of supervisors in Baton Rouge, the board voted 13-0 to name Dr. Jim Henderson as the next president of Louisiana Tech University. Henderson has served as president and CEO of the University of Louisiana System for nearly seven years.
“Louisiana Tech is an exceptional institution with global impact. My family’s relationship with Tech began more than 80 years ago, in 1941, when my dad signed to play football for Joe Aillet and continues today as my youngest son just entered his sophomore year,” Henderson said. “It is an honor to succeed President Guice. I look forward to moving home to North Louisiana to work alongside the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community to lead Tech into its next era of excellence.”
During a meeting earlier this month, the Board voted to suspend its Board Rule guiding presidential searches and name Dr. Henderson as the sole finalist for Louisiana Tech’s presidency.
“When Dr. Henderson expressed his interest in this role, the Board explored all available options for this particular circumstance. After deliberations and recognizing the talent and characteristics we have witnessed supervising Dr. Henderson the past seven years, it is clear that he is uniquely qualified to serve this lauded institution as it continues toward an even brighter future,” Board Chair Liz Pierre said.
“As an alumnus and resident of the Ruston community, I couldn’t be more excited for Tech’s future,” Board member Steve Davison said. “The university has thrived under Les’ leadership and Jim is poised to build on that foundation which will lead to even more growth and innovation.”
Last month, Dr. Les Guice announced his intention to retire from Louisiana Tech at the end of the year.
“It has been my honor to serve the Tech community for more than 45 years, 10 of those as president, and seven of those under the leadership of Dr. Henderson,” Guice said. “I appreciate the Board’s thoughtfulness and am confident in Jim’s ability to lead this institution I hold so dear. I look forward to working with him throughout the transition and beyond.”
Henderson, a Shreveport native, previously served as president of Northwestern State University and Bossier Parish Community College. Both institutions experienced significant enrollment growth during his tenure.
“Our student body is excited to welcome Dr. Henderson to the Louisiana Tech community,” SGA President Connor Smith said. “In our interactions, I have experienced the same warmth and approachability we have enjoyed with our current president. I look forward to working with him to celebrate Tech’s achievement and navigate any challenges ahead.”
With a diverse community of students, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service and economic development.
“I’ve worked closely with Dr. Henderson on various System initiatives during my tenure at Louisiana Tech,” Dr. Jamie Newman, professor of biology and Universities of Louisiana Management & Leadership Institute participant, said. “I believe he will bring with him new energy and will support our faculty in elevating the university’s most important work, its academic mission.”
With a city population just over 22,000, Louisiana Tech is vital to the Ruston community.
“I have known Jim for many years and am excited to welcome him to Ruston to lead Louisiana Tech,” Ruston Mayor Ronnie Walker said. “Louisiana Tech is the economic driver for our city and we look forward to working with Dr. Henderson to continue the close relationship between Tech and the City of Ruston.”
“I have known Dr. Jim Henderson for many years beginning with his chancellorship at Bossier Parish Community College to his presidency at Northwestern and now as president of the University of Louisiana System,” Regent Bob Levy, Ruston community member, said. “I believe he has the talent and vision to lead Louisiana Tech into even greater successes in the near future and beyond. I am fully confident that Jim will provide another chapter to Tech’s line of great presidents.”
Henderson will begin his role as president on January 1.
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System unanimously voted to appoint Rick Gallot as its new System president during Wednesday night’s special meeting in Baton Rouge. Gallot is the sitting president at Grambling State University and previously represented Grambling and northeast Louisiana in both the state Senate and House of Representatives.
“Rick’s long career of servant leadership to our state prepared him well for this role,” Board Chair Liz Pierre said. “After thoughtful consideration, the Board believes President Gallot is best positioned to lead the University of Louisiana System to new heights in the coming years.”
Named Grambling’s 10th president in 2016, Gallot led the institution through a period of historic growth including setting new enrollment records and a 200 percent improvement in the institution’s fiscal health score.
“I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, faculty, staff and Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System,” Gallot said. “The sense of Systemness created by Dr. Henderson is something I look forward to carrying on by leveraging the collective strength of 90,000 students as the driver of higher education in the state of Louisiana.”
Gallot earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Grambling and a juris doctorate from Southern University School of Law. He is currently pursuing a doctorate of organizational leadership from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla. He has also completed leadership training from Harvard University’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.
He will succeed Dr. Jim Henderson whom the Board named earlier this evening to fill the presidential vacancy at Louisiana Tech University. Information about the search to replace Gallot at Grambling will be announced at a later date.
“Rick is ideally suited to carry on this work and take it to the next level,” said current UL System President and CEO Dr. Jim Henderson. “His character, leadership acumen, and political instincts will ensure the UL System continues to advance at an even more rapid pace.”
By LEE BRECHEEN, Louisiana Football Magazine/YouTube TV
One of the most talented teams in the state — not just in the Cenla area – I’ve scouted is the Class 5A Alexandria Senior High School Trojans.
There are several kids who will have a chance to play college football, players who continue to get better since I saw them in person during the 2022 season.
Here’s what I have seen and heard, after talking to ASH coach Thomas Bachman, gleaned from a look during spring ball and a call to get a current update.
The Class of 2024, this fall’s seniors, has several players who will get a chance to play college ball.
First is linebacker Aiden Walker who stands 6-2 ½, is 221 pounds, has 4.65 speed and loves the game. This kid can go as high as the FBS ranks if he continues to shine.
WR Jaylon Johnson looks the part at 6-2, 180 with 4.5 speed and has a top-end vertical leap. If he can dominate down the stretch he can be a Division I player, either FBS or FCS.
We covered DE/DT Jeremiah Wright before and since that article, he has benched pressed 335 pounds, squatted 545 and he cleans 275. I believe Wright is an FBS-level player.
Omarion Ford can sign as high as FBS and definitely FCS as a DB/OLB/RB or WR. He owns 4.5 speed at 5-11, 185 and is an ATHLETE.
Then there’s Amyrion Mingo, who might be the best athlete in Cenla. He has 4.45 speed at 5-10 and 172 pounds. This is his sixth year to start in high school football going back to his seventh grade year on varsity at Marksville. Mingo has the IT factor as a recruit. He can play at all skill spots for college. He is an upper level D-1 player all day long.
The sleepers in the senior class start with LB Caleb Andrus (6-2, 210 with 4.6 speed) and Ty Feaster (6-2, 185), the Trojans’ quarterback who can play QB/WR/FS in college and also has 4.6 speed. Feaster’s dad is the offensive coordinator at Louisiana Christian in Pineville and his helping the Wildcats have a spectacular season. They came in from from Glenbrook Academy in Minden where they were cornerstones of a Class A power last season.
There’s more. Center Cameron Caldron (5-11, 260) has good feet and is a leader, the kind of player who is a great piece for any team. EJ Scott and Tylon Johnson could go to small colleges and make a mark.
Looking ahead, underclassmen on the ASH roster to watch include FB Tanner Townsend (6-0, 210) who is a tough runner and blocker with good agility. I like CB/WR Jaden Lewis, who can run. No doubt JT Lindsey will be one of the best in Louisiana in 2025 as a RB. Athlete Darius Washington can fly, and there’s Jimmy Duncan, a WR/RB who is one to keep eyes on in the future.
ASH has talent, and is very well coached. Ask Ruston, which might win the state championship, but was very fortunate to beat the Trojans up at Hoss Garrett Stadium in a district game. The Trojans played a challenging non-district schedule and it has helped them develop. I would not want to find them on my side of the bracket in the playoffs.
I am sure lots of college coaches will be watching tape and finding their way to the Trojans’ sidelines in the next few weeks.
Sign up today for the City of Alexandria’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Registration closes on Nov. 8. To register go online to https://bit.ly/3Fxl8ry.
When: Nov 20 & 21, 2023 Where: Frank O. Hunter Gym Registration Fee: $20 per player
Divisions include: High School (ages 14-18), Adult 20+ and Adult 30+.
There will be prizes for each division champion. For more information contact Tiffany Chelette, Division of Community Services, 318-449-5188 or (318)541-7978.
I saw my first black bear in Louisiana several years ago when I was on a deer hunt in Madison Parish. My host had dropped me off at my deer stand for an afternoon hunt when we looked down the foot plot and saw a bear.
Grabbing my camera, we slowly walked in his direction and as we closed the distance to about 100 yards, the bear stood up, checked us out giving me the opportunity to snap a couple of photos before he turned and ambled away into the thicket.
Two years ago, my wife and I were visiting the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge as we spotted a female bear and two cubs a few yards from our car. I was able to snap a few photos before they disappeared into the woods.
Seldom does a day go by that I don’t read on Facebook and see photos of bears all around north Louisiana, mostly bears captured on trail cameras as they take advantage of deer feeders, often dragging them to the ground and destroying them.
Property owners and those who deer hunt in the Tensas and Madison Parish area often see their hunting camps broken into as bears search for food. Many have long called for a hunting season for bears and are hopeful that the recent news coming out of Baton Rouge will reach fruition.
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is expected to vote in its November meeting on the possibility of establishing a bear season for 2024-25.
The situation regarding the growing number of bears has created spirited discussions from those who can’t wait for a season to curtail the numbers of bears that are showing up all across north Louisiana, along with others who are opposed to the idea.
Is the possibility of a bear season something new for Louisiana? I found a listing of hunting seasons for Louisiana for the 1939-40 season that includes bears that could be hunted from November 1 through January 1 with a daily limit of one; season limit of five.
Reading comments by some in response has been interesting. One respondent wrote …”My family has had land on the Tensas River in Madison Parish since the 1930s and there was always bears there and they were always a nuisance.” Another wrote…”I grew up along the Tensas River and there have always been bears there. They are protected, they breed and they spread out.”
The protection of bears in our state has to do with the assumption that Louisiana black bears we have are a sub-species. Some argue that the DNA of our bears is the same as those in other states. A black bear is a black bear, they contend.
We know that we have had bears as early as 1902 when President Teddy Roosevelt came on a bear hunt to Mississippi and Louisiana. In order for the President’s hunt to be successful, a bear was cornered and tied to a tree so he would have an easy target. He refused the offer, news spread and as a result, the warm cuddly stuffed animal, the Teddy Bear, was named in honor of the President.
Will Louisiana once again have a bear hunting season? Will everybody be happy should the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approve? Some for sure will be happy but there are others who believe bears should forever be protected.
Next week we’ll discuss preparing bear for the table, processing the meat and hide, comments from some who love it; some who gag at the thought of eating bear meat.
Last week, non-uniform deputies from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office were given the opportunity to donate $15 and wear jeans all week.
Deputy Emily Stokes, Civil Department, spearheaded this effort to raise money that goes to low income and elderly patients in providing gas cards or even Uber/taxi services to continue their treatment.
On Oct. 20, they were also allowed to wear your pink t-shirt in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.
On Oct. 24 Chief Deputy Mike Jones and Deputy Stokes presented MD Clinics Oncology & Hematology Dr. Manish Dhawan with $415. Pretty good for one weeks effort!!
The RPSO thanks everyone involved in this fundraiser.
We celebrated my mom’s 63rd “YPPAYH YRITDBHA” with this Sugar Cookie Golden Oreo Funfetti Cake.Packed full of so many good things it was sure to be a crowd pleaser! (Candles and spelling brought to you by my 4 year old).
Layer with store bought sugar cookie dough, Golden Oreos and finish with Funfetti cake and frosting.You can easily adapt this to any holiday or theme!
Ingredients:
2 packages pre-portioned sugar cookie dough, room temperature
Golden Oreos
Funfetti cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
Funfetti frosting
Sprinkles
Directions
Preheat oven to temperature called for on box. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Press both packages of cookie dough onto the bottom of the pan evenly to make a crust. Layer Golden Oreos on top with as many as will fit. Mix cake mix according to package directions and pour batter over the Oreos. Bake until done. Cool. Frost and sprinkle.
Ashley Madden Rowton is a wife, mom and published cookbook author who lives in Minden, La.
Brenda Sayer Brevelle September 7, 1963 – October 19, 2023 Service: Thursday, October 26, 2023, Hixson Brothers Marksville.
Donald Michael Daigrepont May 12, 1951 – October 23, 2023 Service: Friday, October 27, 2023, 10am at Hixson Brothers, Marksville.
Gloria Deliah Huffman June 11, 1927 – October 20, 2023 Service: Friday, October 27, 2023, 2pm at Hixson Brothers Alexandria, Alexandria.
Lisa Ann Wilkerson Williams February 16, 1965 – October 18, 2023 Service: Friday, October 27, 2023, 11am at Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria
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