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As a mother, it is the worst nightmare I can imagine. A life, so full of love and light, ended entirely too soon and time stands still. Lilly Rayne Godeaux, 13-year-old angel, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, student and friend, left this world in the early morning hours of Monday, January 9, 2023.

SELMA, Ala. — Leading Sunday services on the lawn outside his tornado-damaged Crosspoint Christian Church, the Rev. David Nichols told his congregation there was much for which to be grateful despite the destruction around them.

The local branch of the Republican party met Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Chamber of Commerce office with President RD Griffin presiding over the meeting. The meeting was called to order with the pledges to the American and Texas flags followed by a prayer.

Paul Robbins was appointed to the District Attorney position in September by Gov. Greg Abbott.

One teacher belief I am adamant about is that EVERY child, beginning as early as 6 months should have one set of sturdy, wooden, colored blocks. Amazon has a set by Melissa and Doug on sale for $14. The set contains 100 blocks with four colors and nine shapes. This one inexpensive toy can be used throughout early childhood. The stages of block play can be googled and is a quite interesting read.

Photos, left to right- Edgar being escorted by Sabine County Sheriff’s Deputy Cody Sterling into courtroom. District Attorney speaking with Janice Lewis, grandmother of Livye, about her impact statement.

Advances in reproductive technology are opening major doors, and with them, major moral and ethical questions. (Part 1) Molecular biotechnologist and social media influencer Hashem Al-Ghaili recently shared with the world his concept design for an artificial womb. His “EctoLife” wombs promise to grow human beings – by as many as 30,000 per facility – for infertile couples in a germ-free environment and on completely renewable energy. Desiring parents will be able to engineer their child, picking everything from the skin color, strength, and gender to the baby’s intelligence level and predisposition to genetic/virulent diseases. The entire “we’re having a baby” process promises to be smooth, convenient, pain-free, and achievable with the simple press of a button.

When Daddy died in 1984, Mother asked her ten children if they wanted something of Daddy’s to remember him by. He didn’t have much to leave, but several wanted his Colt .22 Pistol. When Mother couldn’t decide who to give it to, I suggested she sell it for a reduced price to one of us. Bill, our oldest brother, wanted it, so Mother offered to sell it to him for $300 he wouldn’t buy it.