As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Americans are reflecting on the symbols, landscapes, and natural resources that have shaped the nation. Few plants are more deeply interwoven into …
LIVNGSTON PARISH — Leadership Livingston proudly graduated its 14th cohort, the Class of 2026, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The program welcomed 23 new alumni into its growing list of dedicated …
The Livingston Parish Library is teaming with Mighty Moms, a local non-profit organization committed to fighting childhood hunger in the local community, for a special storytime this summer. …
Wackadoo! Get ready to meet everyone’s favorite pups! The Livingston Parish Library is thrilled to announce an exciting, fun-filled adventure for the entire family, presented in partnership …
WALKER, LA — The Livingston Council on Aging (LCOA) invites Livingston Parish seniors and their families to attend the Annual LCOA Health Fair on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon …
June 25 — exactly six months until Christmas. While summer heat is in full swing, a recent site visit involving eastern red cedars brought that holiday connection to mind—but these trees were …
Members of the General Philemon Thomas Chapter of Baton Rouge, the Denham Springs City Council, U.S. military veterans, and members of the community gathered at the site of the old First Baptist …
The Livingston Parish Ministers Alliance hosted the third annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026, drawing community members together under the theme "Lift Every …
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Chef Beaux Restaurant in Denham Springs marked a new chapter Thursday, cutting the ribbon on Chef Beaux 2 Geaux, a catering service built to deliver its all-original Cajun …
LVINGSTON, La. — The puppies have arrived faster than the families can. To keep pace, the newly renovated and expanded Livingston Parish Animal Shelter, located at 13525 Florida Blvd, Livingston, …
A grand opening celebration for the Patriots RV Resort in Satsuma will be held July 4, with an amphitheater concert beginning at 11:30 a.m. and a fireworks display after dark. Admission to the …
Camp Empowerment will host its Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration on Thursday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the PARDS L.M. Lockhart Park Gym, 320 Martin Luther King Dr. in Denham Springs. …
I’ve written about rose care in the landscape before, and for good reason—growing consistently healthy, attractive roses in south Louisiana can be challenging. Our climate often starts the season …
Last week I attended the Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association meeting in St. Francisville, which included a tour of the historic Rosedown Plantation gardens. These 28-acre grounds are …
Sixty-four 4-H members from across Livingston Parish participated in 4-H Camp at the Grant Walker Educational Center in Pollock, Louisiana, the week of June 1 through 4, 2026. During the morning …
Get ready to roar with excitement when The Dinosaur Experience stomps into the Livingston Parish Library June 15-16, 2026! Based out of Watson, Louisiana, The Dinosaur Experience is a …
On June 8th, Cavalier House Books, located in the Denham Springs Antique District, hosted the one and only Rachel Schneider in a celebration of the official launch of her newest book Light Wielder, …
Summer has arrived in South Louisiana, and while April may have been drier than usual, May brought more than enough rainfall to make up the difference. Totals exceeded 11 inches in Baton Rouge and 12 …
A 32-year-old woman who dreams of opening her own business recently earned her high school diploma through an accredited high school diploma program offered by the Livingston Parish Library. …
Plant identification is one of the most common requests I receive as a horticulture agent. While plant taxonomy is a specialized field, correctly identifying plants is essential for proper care – …
The H. Allen and Jeannette Guillory Thomason Foundation recently awarded $218,370 to the Livingston Parish Public School Early Childhood program to purchase teacher laptops and iPads for all 600 LA-4 …
In today's digital age, the quest for personal and historical knowledge has never been more accessible! Livingston Parish Library patrons have free access to two comprehensive online …
On May 21, the Livingston Council on Aging (LCOA) branch located at 949 Government Dr, Denham Springs held “Thrive Fest,” their 53rd annual meeting where members of all three LCOA sites gather to …
An interesting part of my job as an extension agent is plant identification. Residents often send photos asking, “What is this plant?” Occasionally, a particularly unusual species sparks repeated …
South Fork Elementary School has been named a 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School, in recognition of the school’s commitment to creating a relationship-driven culture …