Mount Zion Baptist Church, 419 N. Elgin Ave., began receiving applications Monday for a pastor to replace the Rev. G. Calvin McCutchen, who will retire this fall after 50 years at the church. McCutchen will preach his last sermon at Mount Zion on Nov.

By TERRY ROBINSON Clay Evans never seems too busy for his friends in Baton Rouge. "Baton Rouge is a great city," said the legendary 82-year-old minister and gospel artist from Chicago.

Johnson, Maggie M. Age 82 years. July 20, 2006. Funeral Friday 11AM at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd St. In state Friday 10AM at the church until the time of services. The family is served by: NORTHWEST FUNERAL CHAPEL O'BEE, FORD & FRAZIER 6630 W. Hampton Ave.

By Daniel Garcia Ordaz, Valley Morning Star, Harlingen, Texas Feb. 28--Deacon Edgar West slaps the back of Rev. John McDowell, laughing about a private joke between the pastor and the deacons.

By Michelle E. Shaw, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. Jan. 14--SUFFOLK -- Being a principal had always been a dream for Katrina Roundtree-Bowers. Now, into her third year heading Mount Zion Elementary, she will soon say goodbye and start another chapter of that dream.