Masonic Lodge conducts annual awards ceremony

The Michael Dempsey Masonic Lodge No. 327 in Jena held a special awards night May 12 where Honesty and Integrity Awards and Pariotism Awards were presented. Shown above from left: Nancie Corley, Cindy Corley, James Corley, James Sanders, Bro. Lloyd Hennigan, PGM, Bailey Wright, Worshipful Master Bro. Skipper Sanders, Jason Wright, Luke Wright, and Kerri Wright. (See story.)

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May 24, 2022

Members of the Michael Dempsey Masonic Lodge No. 327 hosted their annual Honesty and Integrity Award ceremony on May 12, at their lodge in Jena.

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