Purple Martins, native songbirds in the swallow family, are migratory birds that annually take a 4-6 week trip from Sao Paulo, Brazil to several sections of American soil, covering around 5,000 miles …
I’ve devoted several columns to the care of hydrangeas. Recently, I’ve seen many people asking about how to care for hydrangeas received as gifts. These florist hydrangeas are a popular …
Let’s talk about trees—specifically how to care for them for long-term health. This topic was inspired by a recent check-up with my doctor. I have seen the live oak pictured many times while …
A five-generation party was held at the home of Sachelle (Sassy) and Blake Boyd on December 21, 2025. The five generations are as follows: Jeanne Achord Terrell of Walker Donna …
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) today awarded the prestigious Silver Good Citizenship Medal to Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. …
Four Livingston Parish elementary students traveled to Alexandria on Saturday to compete at the Louisiana Championship Fitness Meet, and they came home with plenty to celebrate. Liam Breaux, …
Loren and Jake Bourgeois of French Settlement announce the birth of their daughter, Milla Jo Bourgeois, born April 14, 2026, at 7:34 a.m. in Covington. She weighed 6 pounds, 13.4 ounces.
WALKER, La. — Walker DiscGolfPark has been ranked the second-best disc golf course in Louisiana for 2026, less than a year after its opening, according to course-tracking app UDisc. The …
SPRINGFIELD, La. — Louisiana's largest power boat poker run is underway in Livingston Parish, with the annual Tickfaw 200 running Thursday through Sunday at Blood River Landing. The three-day …
Last week, volunteers from the Livingston Master Gardener Association participated in several events during Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s 2026 Love the Boot Week. Activities included refreshing the …
WALKER, La. — Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant in Walker has been a staple of the area’s local dining scene for over 19 years. However, as the Walker area continues to expand, plans for a new …
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — On April 25, the Denham Springs Antique District's annual Spring Festival opened to a flurry of activity as hundreds of parents, children, and a handful of fluffy pets …
Two new community food pantries opened in Walker on Friday, along with a restock of an existing pantry at The Lighthouse Church, the latest additions to a fast-growing Baton Rouge-area network …
Occasionally, we see some strange and fascinating things in the plant world which may leave us wondering what has possessed our plants. A couple of weeks ago I happened to find a good example of one …
WATSON, La. — 47 volunteers collected 176 bags of trash across the Watson and Live Oak community Saturday as part of the Ponder and Jody Jones Memorial Median Project's Trash Bash, held in …
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Members of the General Philemon Thomas Chapter of the Louisiana Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), recently visited Seventh Ward Elementary School to engage …
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana House of Representatives has commended the Denham Springs High School Robotics Team, Denham Venom, for its victory at the FIRST Robotics Pikes Peak Regional …
On April 18th, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., friends, families, and individuals who share a deep love for the planet and the local community joined together to make a difference by making a dent in the …
Frog's at Magnolia Beach gas station dedicated its April farmers market to Autism Awareness, drawing more than thirty vendors and food stands who turned out Friday evening to support Livingston's …
Walker High School's Marine Corps JROTC Mixed Team won the Army National Raider Challenge All Service Division in Fort Knox, Kentucky this weekend, claiming the …
Livingston Parish's own community theatre troupe, Spotlight Theatre Players, opened their most recent production of Alfred Uhry's 1987 play Driving Miss Daisy on April 16 at 7:00 p.m. Spotlight …
BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, leaders from Woman’s Hospital, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, and Book Harvest proudly announced the Books from Birth early literacy initiative. This program is …
April is Native Plant Month, and it is a great time for homeowners to take a fresh look at the plants growing in their yards. Native plants are those that evolved naturally in our region and are well …
The Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority recently donated toiletries, socks, and household items to Geaux and Deaux Ministries, a Livingston Parish faith-based nonprofit that …
Cavalier House Books is a local independent bookstore dedicated to connecting readers with stories and each other in the Livingston Parish Antique District. This local shop brings people together …