Temperatures are dropping, shopping lists are being made, lights are going up, and decorations will soon be hung.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Donna Bell awoke to a loud crash.

Two Livingston Parish elementary schools recently earned spots on the state’s “Honor Roll” as a result of high performance during the 2017-2018 school year in their early childhood programs, according to a report released by the Louisiana Department of Education.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Food lovers will get all the food they can stomach when Denham Springs Main Street puts on its 18th Annual Holiday Chef’s Evening and Wine Tasting on Thursday, Nov. 29.

Colin Schultz, a 2018 graduate of Live Oak High School, was recently named an international winner of the 2019 “Yes, I Can!” award, the highest prize given by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

DENHAM SPRINGS -- In the top right corner of the banner, written in blue marker, was Kristen Maddox’s message to her son.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- A church that was planned 40 years ago has finally opened its doors.

A few weeks ago, I told you that November was the best month for planting woody ornamentals and container-grown trees.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Chief Warren Officer Shawn Shortridge can still see the flags.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Juban Parc Elementary celebrated all of the school’s current and former members of the U.S. armed forces during its annual Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 9.

The Denham Springs Antique Village is officially historic.

Springfield High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter competed in the Louisiana State Soils Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) this week.

WATSON -- More than a year after officially opening its doors for the first time, life has settled in at Live Oak Junior High.

The Pilot Club of Denham Springs will hold its Third Annual Pound the Pavement 5K and Fun Run at Kids Korner Playland on Saturday, Nov. 17.

LIVINGSTON -- No matter how much Carmen Duncan pulled, Rusty wouldn’t budge.

It was almost a clean sweep for Reily Mitchell.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- To Taylor Wilson, the song was nothing more than “a cheesy parody.”

The North Corbin Junior High School 4-H Club has kicked off the school year with its first service project.

Miss Nicole Marie Johnson, bride-elect of Mr. Jeremy Joseph Richardson of Nashville Tennessee, was honored with a Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed bridal shower.

Sweet potatoes are a well-known component of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, and just in time, the new crop of sweet potatoes is coming to market.

Morning tailgating, a car show, a truck raffle and an ear-pounding concert to cap the night.

WALKER -- The children tried holding back their laughter.

Every month students at Seventh Ward Elementary School learn about a character trait and then they practice demonstrating it daily. For the month of October, homeroom teachers selected the students who showed exceptional self-control. Pictured are (seated, from left) Caitlyn Cheek, Tyson Sil…

LIVINGSTON -- A Door of Hope Ministries is bringing back its annual 5K — with a colorful twist.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Just out of curiosity, Laura Foy decided to do a quick headcount of the students gathered in the library one recent Friday morning.

Layni LeBlanc, an LSU College of Agriculture and Honors College student and a graduate of Walker High School, was elected as the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) secretary during the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- There weren’t any tricks at South Park in Denham Springs.

Neighbors Federal Credit Union continued its long-standing relationship with Walker High School by opening up a new branch within the school.

Pictured in the Ward 2 Water District Office Halloween picture are (kneeling, from left) Michelle Bond, Tee Graham, Shannon Allen, Devyn Eddards, (standing) Kelli Curtis, Dianne Lazarus, Janet Williams, Dana Varnado, Cookie Killcrease, Mae Wascom, Betty Hull and Cassie Mire.

Southside Elementary Red Ribbon Week theme was “Real Heroes Don’t Do Drugs.”

The Denham Springs Garden Club convened at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish Library for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9.

The little-known impact of World War I on the Florida Parishes will be explored in a new episode of the Southeastern Channel’s award-winning history series “The Florida Parish Chronicles.”

November is the ideal time to add new plants to your landscape.

SATSUMA -- If you left the Suma Hall Conference Center hungry last Thursday, that was on you.

R.C. “Bubba” Harris, District 5 Parish Councilman, and the Livingston Young Professionals (LYP) will host the Third Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at South Park on Vincent Road in Denham Springs on Halloween night.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- There was a party going on at Train Station Park this weekend.

To all dog owners who love showing off their furry companions, you’re in luck.