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Evans Second Chance LLC Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026 • 11:00 A.M.
  • 714 South Washington Street, Bastrop

  1. Opening Prayer

    • Dr. Johnny Green

      President, Morehouse Baptist Education Association

  2. National Anthem

    • Corey Norris Jr.

      Senior, Bastrop High School

  3. Pledge of Allegiance

    • Mr. Rick Hixon

      MPSB Member District 4, Chamber Member

  4. Greetings

    • Mayor Mark Moore

      City of Bastrop

    • Sheriff Mike Tubbs

      Morehouse Parish

    • Mr. Doil Nelson

      Morehouse Chamber of Commerce

    • Ms. Lisa Chafford

      City of Bastrop Marshal

    • Colonel Jerry Brandon

      Louisiana Delta Community College Director

    • Dr. Jessie Winston

      Superintendent, Morehouse Parish Schools

    • Mrs. Ora Evans

      Owner, Evans Second Chance

    • Ms. Dorothy Ford

      Director, Chamber of Commerce

  5. Introduction of Elected Officials

    • Mrs. Susan Plonnings

      Arnett's Jewelers, Chamber Member

  6. Overview of NOVA

    • Paul E. West

      NOVA Executive Director

    • Juanita G. Woods

      NOVA Deputy Director & Director, Programs & Participant Services

  7. Remarks

    • Ms. Veronica Tappin

      NOVA Board of Directors

  8. Closing Remarks

    • Mrs. Ora Evans

      Owner, Evans Second Chance

Ribbon Cutting

Evans Second Chance LLC Grand Opening

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 • 11:00 A.M.

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