Frances Spencer
Writer at The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
Frances Y. Spencer is a freelance writer and media consultant living and working in Baton Rouge, La.
Articles
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5 days ago |
theadvocate.com | Frances Spencer
Organic farmer and conservationist Paul Davidson feels the plight of endangered ecosystems, communities in economic distress, and disappearing pollinators like bees. As the world debates complicated and costly solutions, Davidson is putting his bets on future blankets of wildflowers covering the Felicianas.
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1 week ago |
theadvocate.com | Frances Spencer
Legend holds that famous artists like Michelangelo could fully see the art before the creation process merely set it free. Kathy Martin sees a creative masterpiece living in the Felicianas and is on a mission to set it free. Martin, an artist and painter, has been working for four months to exclusively find Feliciana artists.
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2 weeks ago |
theadvocate.com | Frances Spencer
William "Bill" Johnson, the first African American police officer in the City of Zachary died Saturday, May 21. Johnson's life exemplified service. A U.S. Army veteran, he returned from the Vietnam War in 1973 and soon joined the Zachary Police department. He achieved captain's rank before his retirement from the force. He continued to serve the surrounding community through his leadership in the Zachary Men's Club, and the Baker Lion's Club, and the Magnolia State Peace Officer Association.
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2 weeks ago |
theadvocate.com | Frances Spencer
William "Bill" Johnson, the first Black police officer in the city of Zachary, died Saturday, May 21. A U.S. Army veteran, he returned from the Vietnam War in 1973 and soon joined the Zachary Police Department. He achieved the rank of captain before his retirement from the force. He continued to serve the surrounding community through his leadership in the Zachary Men's Club and the Baker Lions Club.
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2 weeks ago |
theadvocate.com | Frances Spencer
Jazz and pancakes were on the menu when Zachary High's Band of Blue hit a proverbial high note concluding an active school year and starting a new chapter of leadership. The Band of Blue Foundation's Jazz and Pancakes fundraiser, held May 10, gave families and community groups an opportunity to applaud and support multiple band ensembles.
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