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HAPPENINGS AROUND THE HILL
“Congratulations to our Pleasant Hill Ladies”
Both PHBC members, Sis. Vivian Andrews and Sis. Zazell Dudley were two of six ladies nominated for the prestigious Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award. The program was held on March 6, 2025, at the East Ridge Country Club, and the winner was Sis. Vivian Andrews. The award recognizes business women, civic leaders, and philanthropists that have made significant contributions to our community and whose leadership, influence, poise, and determination are demonstrated throughout the community and beyond. One of several requisites that nominees must possess is that they must have shown a commitment to philanthropy by helping children, the elderly, those in need,
the arts, business development, education, and/or other acts of caring. We are proud
that our members have demonstrated such commitments to our community. Sis. Andrews is the former Senior HR Consultant at AEP/SWEPCO and Sis. Dudley is the Director of Economic Development for The Port of Caddo-Bossier. The Virginia Shehee Award is sponsored by Red River Bank and The Shreveport Times.
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Congratulations to PHBC member, Bro. Kenneth R. Epperson, Sr., who was elected Vice President of the Caddo Parish Commission, District 12, to serve for the year of 2025. Bro. Epperson is currently the longest serving Commissioner (25 years) and is also the only Commissioner to have been elected in two districts in the history of Caddo Parish. The 12 Commissioners of Caddo Parish consider legislation on various topics, including juvenile justice, natural resources and economic development in the parish.
Bro. Epperson said, “As I enter my 26th year as a Commissioner, I’m looking forward to serving productively in my role as Vice-President. It is my intention to offer valuable experience as a leader to the entire Commission, and most especially to enhance the quality of life for all of the residents of Caddo Parish.”
Sis. Zazell Dudley
Sis. Vivian Andrews
New Members Breakfast held December 31, 2024. L-R: New Members Committee; and Pastor Reid stands with some of the new members present to accept their certificates.
Mr. Eric Hill,
retired principal in the Caddo Parish School District, who served as the speaker for the PHBC Academic Program, stands with Pastor Reid on January 21, 2025.
Pastor Reginald Reid, Sr. poses with Sis. Mary Barnes, who was presented with a certificate on 3/29/24 for being honored as the “Featured Member” in the Hill Messenger Newsletter.
In celebration of National Women’s History Month,
Sis. Kiaa Prelow, Sis. Myrtis Edwards, and First Lady Brenda Reid were recognized for their commitment and dedication to the PHBC Youth.
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