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…LOVE<br />
casteth out fear!<br />
I John 4:18 KJV<br />
By Brenda Hill<br />
During holiday seasons and festivities, I take time throughout the year<br />
to observe smiling faces in public places, greet each other with cheer.<br />
Embracing in conversation from peer to peer, mixed with anticipation that seems to linger here.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n that exciting energy welcomes a New Year with its lavish Mardi Gras Balls and decorative<br />
parades. All this energy combines with a spirit <strong>of</strong> acceptance to invite the MLK Breakfast with<br />
nourishments, choirs, entertainments and more. Now a bigger door opens to a rhythmic spirit<br />
that moves with smooth at the Black Heritage & Crawfish Festivals down by the lake shore.<br />
But yet, a quiet and helpful, passionate, but cautious, generous spirit awaits. Filled with traditions from other cultures and<br />
they are transplanting here. Seeking the pleasant and bonding relationships that are near. <strong>The</strong>y see the energy and<br />
excitement and want to experience southern hospitality known for its commonality. Hoping for opportunities to bond,<br />
receive and share without all the media presenting such a big scare.<br />
HAVE NO FEAR!!<br />
That spirit <strong>of</strong> energy, excitement and anticipation lives in our faith, family, food, fun and football.<br />
It bonds, accepts and strengthens. And it lingers here.<br />
IT IS CALLED LOVE, AND LOVE LIVES HERE! HAPPY NEW YEAR<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Voice</strong> is thankful for all the PRAYERS, CARES AND GIFTS TO TRACY CLARK & FAMILY. She is now home, recovering.<br />
2 EDITOR’S PEN<br />
4 MARDI GRAS IN SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA<br />
6 BEHIND THE SCENES: KAY ANDREWS<br />
SWLA FOOD:<br />
8 TABLE TALK - CASA MANANA<br />
9 HEADSTART ROUNDUP<br />
11 #POSITIVE IS ME: MAGGIE WALKER<br />
12 MAYORS NOTES:<br />
WELSH MAYOR CAROLYN LEONARDS LOUVIERE<br />
16 DISHING WITH ANJELLE L. BURTON<br />
18 SWLA ENTERTAINMENT: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. FESTIVAL<br />
20 KZWA: RELOADED AND VICTORIOUS<br />
21 POWER TALK WITH PASTOR MARY<br />
22 WORTH THE LOVE: CAPTURING THE UNICORN<br />
24 GOSPEL UPDATES WITH LARRY W. ROBINSON<br />
25 SWLA BUSINESS: GO GROUP YEAR END UPDATES<br />
27 SWLA CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE: A PERSON IS A PERSON<br />
Cover photo credit: Monsour Photography<br />
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