Masonic Lodge conducts special awards ceremony

Jena High School junior Trace Franklin, holding award, was presented the 2022 Honesty and Integrity Award from the Michael Dempsey Masonic Lodge No. 327 in Jena May 23. Shown with Trace are his parents, Kim and Craig Franklin and Bro. Skipper Sanders, Worshipful Master. (See story.)

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Members of the Michael Dempsey Masonic Lodge No. 327 hosted a special Honesty and Integrity Award ceremony on May 23, at their lodge in Jena.

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