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Livingston Parish COVID-19 Testing Site
A medical professional administers a test for the novel coronavirus, or COVID, at a new testing site at Our Lady of the Lake in Walker.
LSU vs. Clemson: Joe Burrow (9)
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks for room to roll outside of the pocket.
LSU vs. Clemson: Ed Oregeron hoists the CFP National Championship trophy after Monday's 42-25 victory over Clemson
LSU football coach Ed Oregeron hoists the CFP National Championship trophy after Monday's 42-25 victory over Clemson..jpg
Denham Springs Mardi Gras Parade 2020
Large crowds gather to enjoy a great day during the Krewe of Denham Springs' 40th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Denham Springs Mardi Gras Parade 2020
The King of the Denham Springs Parade throws beads during the Krewe of Denham Springs' 40th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Laine Hardy sings national anthem
American Idol winner Laine Hardy of Livingston Parish performs the National Anthem before Sunday's NFC wild-card game between the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. The Vikings won in overtime, 26-20.
Old South Jamboree January 2020
Musicians play “Ramblin Man” during the Old South Jamboree’s first show of the New Year on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.
2019 Chamber Business of the Year Awards
Jeremy Aydell, franchise Sport Clips owner, speaks to the audience at the 2019 Chamber Business of the Year Awards Luncheon.
Yes I Can 2020
Pictured are this year’s Livingston Parish Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children’s awards winners that were announced during a ceremony at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Front row, from left, are Joshua Duffy, Holden High, “Yes I Can!” winner for school and community activities; Logan Ruckman, Walker High, “Yes I Can!” winner for transition; Kayla Ordes, Live Oak High, “Yes I Can!” winner for technology; Katy Altazan, South Fork Elementary, “Yes I Can!” winner for academics; Camilla Rios, Seventh Ward Elementary, “Yes I Can!” winner for self-advocacy; and Rocco Siracusa, Southside Junior High, “Yes I Can!” winner for arts. Pictured, back row from left, are Michelle McClain, French Settlement High, Paraeducator of the Year; Brice Larson, 2016 Live Oak High graduate, scholarship recipient; and Tessa Walters, Seventh Ward Elementary, Parent Advocate of the Year.
MLK Day 2020
People gather inside Roberts United Methodist Church in Denham Springs during a ceremony commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
Jalen Cook receives 3,000 point plaque
Walker High coach Anthony Schiro presented senior point guard Jalen Cook with a plaque on Jan. 24 in honor of the LSU signee reaching 3,000 points in his career.
Louisiana Young Readers Choice 2020
A student in Nicole McElroy’s fifth-grade class at Seventh Ward Elementary gets ready to cast a vote for the Louisiana Young Readers Choice Award contest on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.
Gumbo Cookoff
From left, sisters Meghan Dantzler and Kayla Bourgeois work together to stir the pot during the 10th Annual Bird and Sausage Gumbo Cook-off at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.
Gray's Creek ASL
Kindergarten students in Olivia Turner’s class at Gray’s Creek Elementary practice American Sign Language (ASL) on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.
DSHS Variety Show 2020
From left, Caleb Venable and Cameron Beall perform in a scene titled “EW!” during the Denham Springs High School theatre department’s 2020 Variety Show on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Seventh Ward Mardi Gras 2020
Seventh Ward Elementary students reach out for beads during the school’s annual Mardi Gras parade on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
West Side Story 2020
Walker-area students perform in the Livingston Parish Talented Theater and Music programs’ joint production of “West Side Story” on Friday, Feb. 7, at New Covenant Church in Denham Springs.
Comic Con 2020
Nash, the full-grown T-Rex from The Dinosaur Experience, makes his way into the courtyard during the Livingston Parish Library’s Comic Con event at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.
Special Olympics 2020
A student races to the finish line during the 2020 Livingston Parish Special Olympics at Live Oak High School on Friday, Feb. 21.
The Little Mermaid
Ella Otken performs as Ariel in the opening scene of the Livingston Parish Talented Arts program’s production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” at the Suma Crossing Theatre on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.
Doyle High coach Samantha White celebrates Class 2A state championship
Doyle High coach Samantha White raises her hands to celebrate her Lady Tigers' 73-66 victory Saturday over Red River to win the Class 2A state championship.
Doyle High girls state championship picture
Doyle High's basketball team poses with the Class 2A state championship trophy Saturday after defeating Red River 73-66 at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.
Doyle High's Presleigh Scott (11) finds teammate Meghan Watson (22) for a celebratory embrace
Doyle High's Presleigh Scott (11) celebrates with teammate Meghan Watson after the Lady Tigers won the Class 2A state championship Saturday, 73-66, over Red River at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.
Livingston Parish National Merit Finalists
The Livingston Parish School Board recognized four students, two from Denham Springs High and two from Live Oak High, who were named 2020 National Merit Scholarship finalists during its meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Pictured, from left, are Denham Springs High Principal Wes Howard, Denham Springs High seniors Katie Howard and Sophie Faircloth, Live Oak High seniors Emily Rushing and Tyler Zeringue, and Live Oak High Principal Beth Jones.
Restaurants struggle during COVID-19 pandemic
Chairs and tables are stacked inside of Casa Maria in Watson on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, one day after Gov. John Bel Edwards’ order to close all on-site dining in restaurants statewide due to the novel coronavirus.
Restaurants struggle during COVID-19 pandemic
A sign telling customers that The Whistle Stop in downtown Denham Springs will only offer take-out orders is taped to the front door on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, one day after Gov. John Bel Edwards’ order to close all on-site dining in restaurants statewide due to the novel coronavirus.
Restaurants struggle during COVID-19 pandemic
Taylor Blalock, 20, of Watson, works at the counter inside Taste of Louisiana (TOLA) Cafe in the Denham Springs Antique Village on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The popular restaurant sits empty one day after Gov. John Bel Edwards’ order to close all on-site dining in restaurants statewide due to the novel coronavirus.
LPPS Food Services feed students during pandemic
Cafeteria workers prepare food bags at Juban Parc Elementary on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The Livingston Parish Public Schools system is providing drive-thru meal services following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ order to close all K-12 public schools statewide in response to the novel coronavirus.
LPPS Food Services feed students during pandemic
Juban Parc Elementary Principal Lauren Kennedy hands a family a plastic bag of food on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The Livingston Parish Public Schools system is providing drive-thru meal services following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ order to close all K-12 public schools statewide in response to the novel coronavirus.
Gov. John Bel Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards addresses the media on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, about the state’s response to the novel coronavirus.
Livingston Parish Class of 2020
The Livingston Parish Class of 2020 dealt with the Great Flood of 2016 in the first semester of its freshman year and the coronavirus in the last semester of its senior year. Pictured, top row from left, are Alyssa Crayton, of Albany High; Gannon Allison, of French Settlement High; Ella Otken, of Denham Springs High; Lane Courtney, of Holden High; and Madison Duhon, of Doyle High. Pictured, bottom row from left, are Lawrence Pierre, of Live Oak High; Bryce Felps, of Maurepas High; Mason Sibley, of Springfield High; and Shelby Dorough, of Walker High.
Local church serves free meals during COVID-19 pandemic
Kimberlyn Cole, of Roberts United Methodist Church, prepares a meal on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Livingston Parish COVID-19 Testing Site
A medical professional administers a test for the novel coronavirus, or COVID, at a new testing site at Our Lady of the Lake in Walker.
Dr. Alex Billioux
Dr. Alex Billioux, assistant secretary for the Office of Public Health
Wildcat Field Be The Light
The lights are Wildcat Field in Walker were on as part of Be The Light activities Monday honoring senior athletes, parents and coaches.
Family, friends hold parade for COVID-19 survivor
From left, Barbara and T.J. Fisher sit in front of a sign that reads: “Caught it, Fought it, Beat it.” T.J. recently recovered from the novel coronavirus.
Family, friends hold parade for COVID-19 survivor
A sign is taped to a vehicle during a parade held in honor of T.J. Fisher, a Denham Springs resident who recently recovered from the novel coronavirus.
Family, friends hold parade for retiring teacher
Kim Habhab waves at people during a surprise parade held in her honor on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The parade was held to celebrate Habhab’s retirement after a 40-year teaching career, most of which was spent in Live Oak schools.
Parish President Layton Ricks
Parish President Layton Ricks
Cinco de Mayo 2020
A bartender reaches for a bottle during a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Papi’s Mexican Cuisine in Denham Springs on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Cinco de Mayo 2020
Julia Meole pours a frozen margarita during a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Casa Maria in Watson on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Teacher Parades
Children wave from a vehicle during a parade organized by the staff at Northside Elementary in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 2, 2020.
Denham Springs High Senior Parade
Three friends add balloons to their vehicles prior to a parade organized by Denham Springs High School seniors on Friday, May 8, 2020.
Denham Springs High Senior Parade
A student waves from a car during a parade organized by Denham Springs High School seniors on Friday, May 8, 2020.
Harvest Manor Mother's Day parade
A Mother’s Day parade was held outside of Harvest Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Denham Springs on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
FSHS Class of 2020 parade
A parade marches down Hwy. 16 in celebration of the French Settlement High School Class of 2020 on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
Holden Class of 2020 parade
Carter Alphonso smiles after blasting confetti in the air during a parade celebrating the Holden High Class of 2020 on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Holden Class of 2020 parade
Cars march down La. Hwy. 441 for a parade celebrating the Holden High Class of 2020 on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
LOHS Parade
Seniors wave from the back of a pickup truck during a parade celebrating the Live Oak High Class of 2020 on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
Doyle Class of 2020 Parade
A senior smiles while sitting atop an open convertible during a parade celebrating the Doyle High Class of 2020 on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Springfield High banners
Springfield High School recently placed banners in front of campus recognizing the Class of 2020.
Trooper George Baker celebrated after passing in line of duty
A hearse carrying the body of Trooper George Baker passes people on Hwy. 3234 in Hammond during a funeral procession on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Trooper George Baker celebrated after passing in line of duty
A man waves an American flag in honor of Trooper George Baker on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Protesters march in Denham Springs to protest racial injustice
Protesters hold up signs during a march through the city of Denham Springs on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The march was held to protest the death of George Floyd, an African American man who recently died at the hands of Minneapolis law enforcement.
Protesters march in Denham Springs to protest racial injustice
Protesters hold up signs during a march through the city of Denham Springs on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The march was held to protest the death of George Floyd, an African American man who recently died at the hands of Minneapolis law enforcement.
Protesters march in Denham Springs to protest racial injustice
Denham Springs resident Muriel Laws records a march through the city of Denham Springs on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The march was held to protest the death of George Floyd, an African American man who recently died at the hands of Minneapolis law enforcement.
Protesters march in Walker to protest racial injustice
Protesters hold up signs during a peaceful march through the City of Walker on Saturday, June 13, 2020. The march was held to protest the death of George Floyd, an African American man who recently died at the hands of Minneapolis law enforcement.
Protesters march in Walker to protest racial injustice
From left, Lydia Cook and Angel Cain hold signs during a peaceful march held in the City of Walker on Saturday, June 13, 2020. The march was held to protest the death of George Floyd, an African American man who recently died at the hands of Minneapolis law enforcement.
Livingston HOPE Food Drive
From left, Bryce Felps and Samuel Forbes jot down which items have been brought during the Livingston Helping Other People Eat (H.O.P.E.) food drive that was held last week.
Sheriff Jason Ard sworn in for third term
Walker Kiwanis Club
Healthcare workers from multiple facilities across Livingston Parish received a much-appreciated treat when members of the Walker Kiwanis Club delivered hot plate lunches on Wednesday.
Harvest Manor Father's Day parade
A Father’s Day parade was held outside of Harvest Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Denham Springs on Sunday, June 21, 2020.
Nurse Appreciation
Clifton Brown, lead singer for Clifton Brown and the Rusty Bucket Band, thanks healthcare workers for the work they do during a free concert at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Holden High 2020 graduation
Students in the Holden High Class of 2020 wrapped up their high school lives with a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 23. The ceremony was held inside the Walker High gym, where 47 graduates received their hard-earned diplomas.
Live Oak High Class of 2020
Seniors take a selfie before a graduation ceremony celebrating the Live Oak High Class of 2020 on Tuesday, June 23.
Maurepas High Class of 2020
Seniors pass out roses to parents and loved ones during a graduation ceremony celebrating the Maurepas High Class of 2020 on Thursday, June 25.
DSHS Class of 2020
A graduation ceremony celebrating the Denham Springs High School Class of 2020 was held on the school’s football field on Friday, June 26, 2020.
Walker High Class of 2020
A graduation ceremony celebrating the Walker High School Class of 2020 was held on the school’s football field on Sunday, June 28, 2020.
Springfield High Class of 2020
A graduation ceremony celebrating the Springfield High School Class of 2020 was held on Monday, June 29, 2020.
Albany High Class of 2020
A graduation ceremony celebrating the Albany High Class of 2020 was held on Wednesday, June 30, 2020.
Doyle High Class of 2020
A graduation ceremony celebrating the Doyle High Class of 2020 was held on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
French Settlement High Class of 2020
A graduation ceremony celebrating the French Settlement High Class of 2020 was held on Thursday, July 2, 2020.
Vice President Mike Pence visits Louisiana
Vice President Mike Pence speaks to reporters on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Pence, who leads the White House Coronavirus Task Force, visited Louisiana to discuss the state’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence visits Louisiana
Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks to reporters at LSU on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
Vice President Mike Pence visits Louisiana
Vice President Mike Pence speaks to reporters at LSU on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Pence, who leads the White House’ Coronavirus Task Force, visited Louisiana to discuss the state’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence visits Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks to reporters at LSU on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
New Testing Site
A member of the Louisiana National Guard works at a COVID-19 testing site in Livingston Parish.
Bo's Extravaganza 2020
Stuntman James Smith drives a car over the Tickfaw River as part of a stunt on Sunday, July 19, 2020, on the final day of Bo’s Extravaganza.
Bo's Extravaganza 2020
John Schneider, right, and stuntman James Smith discuss a car stunt on Sunday, July 19, 2020, on the final day of Bo’s Extravaganza.
Rescue Alliance
A volunteer carries bags of food to a table during a pet food distribution held at Agape Baptist Church on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
School Board 08-06
Parents voiced their frustrations to the Livingston Parish School Board on Thursday, arguing against a reopening plan that allows certain children to receive in-person instruction five days a week while others “are forced” into a hybrid model of learning.
Seventh Ward
A Seventh Ward Elementary teacher hands a packet to a parent during the school’s drive-thru supply drop-off held on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.
2020-21 school year begins
The cafeteria at Southside Elementary is sectioned off to keep students in their static groups during lunch.
2020-21 school year begins
A bottle of hand sanitizer sits outside a classroom at Southside Elementary.
2020-21 school year begins
Students work on laptops on the first day of the 2020-21 school year on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
2020-21 school year begins
A teacher checks the temperature of a student on the first day of the 2020-21 school year on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
2020-21 school year begins
A student receives hand sanitizer on the first day of the 2020-21 school year on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
2020-21 school year begins
Teachers check the temperature of students on the first day of the 2020-21 school year on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
2020-21 school year begins
A student exits a bus on the first day of the 2020-21 school year on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
Assess the Need 2020
A volunteer loads school supplies onto a truck for Jeff Taylor’s annual Assess the Need program, which has provided school supplies to children in need for 20 years.
Servpro of South Livingston Parish
A worker for Servpro of South Livingston Parish cleans the inside of a police unit for the Denham Springs Police Department.
Allen Parish assistance
Sgt. Frank Rizzuto, left, of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office speaks with victims of Hurricane Laura, which made landfall with Louisiana on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
Vinton assistance
Volunteers load water bottles into a trailer for Vinton, Louisiana on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020.
Vickie Wax memorial
A memorial parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, celebrating the life of Lt. Vickie Wax, a lifelong resident of French Settlement and law enforcement veteran who died in the line of duty in 2004.
Southside Groundbreaking
School officials and local leaders participated in the groundbreaking celebration for the new Southside Campus on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Pictured, from left, are Livingston Parish School Board Members Brad Harris, Cecil Harris and Jan Benton; Southside Junior High Principal Wes Partin; Southside Elementary Principal Laura Williams; U.S. Congressman Garret Graves; Superintendent Joe Murphy; former State Sen. Dale Erdey; State Sen. J. Rogers Pope; State Rep. Buddy Mincey, Jr.; Livingston School Maintenance Director John Varnado; and School Board President Bo Graham.
Southside Groundbreaking
Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Joe Murphy speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Southside campus on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.
Southside Groundbreaking
Congressman Garret Graves speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Southside campus on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.
Remy Hidalgo candlelight vigil
LP teachers
Livingston Parish teachers voiced their frustrations to the Livingston Parish School Board on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Before the meeting, the Livingston Parish chapter of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers passed out specially-made face masks that read, “See Teachers! Hear Teachers! Help Teachers!”
LPPS Press Conference
Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Joe Murphy, at podium, speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, regarding a proposed “day of action” from members of the Livingston Federation of Teachers. Behind Murphy, from left, are Beth Jones, principal of Live Oak High; Laura Dunlap, principal of Seventh Ward Elementary; Eric Fasbender, science teacher at Live Oak High; and Melissa Belgard, ELA teacher at Denham Springs Junior High.
DSHS vs Woodlawn
People bow their heads in a moment of silence prior to Denham Springs High’s scrimmage against Woodlawn on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020.
DSHS vs Woodlawn
The No. 77 is written on a truck window in honor of Remy Hidalgo, the Denham Springs High student who passed away on Friday, Sept. 18 following a heat stroke.
DSHS-Woodlawn Troy Golmond
Denham Springs' Troy Golmond breaks loose on a touchdown catch against Woodlawn.
Remy Hidalgo Celebration of Life
People bow their heads in prayer at the start of a Celebration of Life service for Remy Hidalgo on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.
Albany vs Springfield 2020
Albanys Mikey Mchahil (17) attempts to avoid Springfields Britton Allen (10) as he heads down field
Live Oak-West Feliciana Live Oak team
The Live Oak football team runs on to the field before Friday's game against West Feliciana.
Walker-St. Thomas More -- Brian Thomas TD
Walker receiver Brian Thomas makes a St. Thomas More defender miss on his way to the end zone in the first half Wednesday night.
Hurricane Delta
Elliot Crosby cleans debris from his home following Hurricane Delta, which struck Louisiana on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.
Family Village
From left, Shayna Landry and Amy LeJeune explain The Family Village to Congressman Garret Graves.
Voting 2020
A “Vote Here” signs sits outside of Denham Springs Junior High on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
Veterans Day 2020
Jennifer Sims, a teacher at Frost Elementary, organizes boxes of food that will be delivered to veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in honor of Veterans Day.
Ethan Champagne
Live Oak High’s Ethan Champagne (59) celebrates after scoring a touchdown for the Eagles on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
Mighty Moms Thanksgiving 2020
A volunteer arranges food bags that will be distributed to families for Thanksgiving. Mighty Moms, a local non-profit organization, passed out meals to families on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.
DSHS Christmas Play 2020
Students rehearse for the Denham Springs High theatre department’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” which will be available to stream online Dec. 4-7, 2020.
Miller Aydell
A cenotaph lies in Whitehall Community Cemetery commemorating Petty Officer Second Class Miller Xavier Aydell, a French Settlement native who died aboard the USS Arizona in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
SLU Graduation 2020
A Southeastern Louisiana University graduate walks off the stage after receiving her degree during a commencement ceremony celebrating the College of Business inside Strawberry Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. After switching graduation ceremonies to a virtual format last spring and summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, university officials decided to hold an outdoor in-person commencement following the fall 2020 semester. To limit crowd sizes, the commencement was divided into four ceremonies over a two-day span, Dec. 8-9, 2020.
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine
Chelsea Buchanan, Emergency Department RN at OMC - Jefferson Highway, receives her COVID-19 vaccination on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.
Antique Village Christmas
Christmas decorations are displayed throughout Sanctuary Park in the Denham Springs Antique Village.
LPSO Christmas Crusade 2020
A worker loads a bag of presents to be delivered during Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard’s annual Christmas Crusade, which took place on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
LPSO Christmas Crusade 2020
Deputy Joey Ballard delivers presents during Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard’s annual Christmas Crusade, which took place on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
North Oaks Vaccines
Ryan Harrington (right), a nurse in the emergency department at North Oaks Health System in Hammond, receives his COVID-19 vaccination.
Amite River Christmas on the Bayou Parade
Boats pass by during Amite River Christmas on the Bayou’s annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
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