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February 29

Book Signing with Dr. Walter Davis

Dr. Walter Davis Sr. reads from his new book, The Journey of a Sharecropper’s Kid.

The book chronicles the struggles and joys of growing up under the Sharecropper system in South Louisiana. The book provides details that take you back to youth in the 1940s and 50s the story is told through the lens of spirituality and despite hardships, he embraces “blessings of forgiveness.”

Dr. Walter Davis, Sr. was born Jan. 27, 1937 in Port Barre, Louisiana. He always resided in Louisiana. Today he is a general contractor and part owner of Triple D Construction company in Opelousas. Also at present he is a pastor at Believers for Christ Ministry in Opelousas. HE received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Pneuma Theological Seminary of Oakland, California. He and his wife, Rose Mary Manuel Davis, raised nine children.

Following the presentation, Dr. Davis will sign books. Doors open at 5. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Opelousas Museum, 315 N Main St., Opelousas, LA 

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  • Courtney Jennings is a contributing writer with St. Landry Now since 2023 covering local events throughout the parish. She also runs the local publication MacaroniKID Acadia-St. Landry, an online publication and weekly e-newsletter on family friendly activities, local events, and community resources for parents.

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