MLK Program, Sunday, Jan 13 in Verdunville!

Join the Mid Area Concerned Citizens this Sunday,

Jan 13, at the Verdunville Alternative School

for their salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, at 2 p.m.

Special Guest speaker will be Western District

U.S. Marshal Henry Whitehorn, Sr.

Previously, Henry Whitehorn Sr., was the Chief of Police in Shreveport, Louisiana,

a position he held from 2007 - 2010. He joined the Louisiana State Police in 1978, rising

through the ranks to serve as Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Services and Louisiana State Police Superintendent.

Mr. Whitehorn was a Patrolman with the St. Louis, Missouri, Police Department from 1977 to 1978.

He also served as a sergeant with the U.S. Air Force from 1973 to 1977.

In addition to professional training, Mr. Whitehorn earned a master's degree in criminal justice

from Grambling State University in 1989, and a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University - Shreveport in 1986.

Also in attendance will be U.S. Congressman Charles Boustany!