Cheery when the rest of the landscape is waking up from winter, tulips have been my favorite flower since I was a kid. Pictures of tulip fields in bloom in the Netherlands are mesmerizing. One day I …
Folks at the Livingston Council on Aging in Denham Springs will have a special treat in store when spring rolls around. Several volunteers showed up Tuesday morning to construct a set of raised …
Two Livingston Parish students have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Yes I Can award. This distinguished award is presented by the National Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), which …
The Amazing Shake is one of those school-related events that engenders faith in the younger generation. Livingston Parish School Superintendent Jody Purvis already had a high regard for students …
Collegiate harrier Jacob Kennedy made easy work of the field at the annual Pound the Pavement for Pilot 5K run Saturday morning. Kennedy clocked in with a time of 16:19 to win the 5K fundraiser …
Thirty-two culinary students representing five high schools in Livingston Parish squared off in a “best dish” competition for the chance to have their food item selected to be on the …
Several members of The Pilot Club of Denham Springs visited fifteen military veterans who reside at Harvest Manor on November 12th, 2024. They honored them for Veteran’s Day with a …
Denham Springs Main Street will present its 23rd Annual Holiday Chef’s Evening and Wine Tasting Event on Dec. 5, from 7-9 p.m. Area restaurants will serve samples of various dishes in …
The Krewe of Romany had a delightful celebration for Queen Romany LXXV, Mary-Hannah Kathryn Varnado, on September 14th at the lovely home of Travis and Ashley Fabre. The evening was filled with …
In her role as an instructor for the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program, Courtney Vicari’s task is to encourage and inspire her students to achieve greatness. But she …
The pecan, ask any Louisianian to name a type of nut. I guarantee pecan will be top of the list. A native tree to Louisiana, the pecan has been a stable in Louisiana cuisine since the founding of …
French Settlement High School its 2024 homecoming court. Presentation of the court and the crowning of the homecoming queen will be between basketball games (Gerald Keller Gym) on Friday, November 22 …
Overcast skies and a late-season hurricane churning in the Gulf didn’t keep hundreds of library patrons from having a good time on Saturday. Organizers of the 9 th Annual Livingston Parish …
Jeri Frazier’s voice betrayed the depth of her emotions as she led the Veterans Day program at Denham Springs High School Monday morning. Her voice cracking, Frazier had to take a moment …
After several weather-related setbacks, the volunteers of the French Settlement Historical Society hope to resume opening the village’s Creole House Museum on a regular schedule in a couple of …
Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a delightful Oktoberfest Couples Social on October 19, 2024. The event, coordinated by the Iota’s Social Committee, took place at the residence of …
South Louisiana’s citrus harvest is in full swing. Fruit on backyard citrus trees across the area are turning shades of yellow and orange as the days grow shorter and cooler. After a tough year …
The Livingston Parish Library is thrilled to announce that Will Vance & The Kinfolk, an American rock band based out of Hammond, will provide the musical entertainment for this year’s …
As part of their character education program, Seventh Ward Elementary School focuses on a different characteristic each month. For September and October the program centered on respect and …
Denham Springs High School’s Senior Beta Club recently hosted a thrilling Haunted Trail, which united Beta members from French Settlement High School, Holden High School, Live Oak High School, …
There’s going to be a zoo at this year’s Livingston Parish Book Festival! The Bee Happy Farm and Mobile Petting Zoo, a locally-owned, family-friendly business in Holden, will be on site …
It’s rare to meet someone with as much moxie as Annie Harlan. Battling cancer twice will have that impact on a person. Harlan, 75, was one of 11 cancer survivors who were recognized …
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, pumpkins become the quintessential symbol of autumn, culminating in the festive celebration of Halloween. While there are many varieties suitable …
