‘Fingers crossed’ | Spring Fest organizers hoping for clear skies, sunshine for this year’s festival
DENHAM SPRINGS -- Spring Fest organizers are praying for better weather this time around.
For the fourth time in the past five years, a Southeastern Louisiana University student has been named the state’s top college broadcaster.
Southeast Louisiana Girl Scouts showed off their entrepreneurial skills after completing another successful product sale in this year’s Cookie Program.
Jessica Walock’s class at North Live Oak Elementary added a Cajun tradition to their Easter party this year, using the occasion to have an egg “pocking” contest.
South Walker Elementary Cardinals have completed lessons on Perseverance.
WATSON -- While some teachers hesitant before stepping out of the classroom, Candace Shaidaee hardly gives it any thought.
Livingston Parish Public Schools officials visited Candace Shaidaee's fourth grade class at Live Oak Elementary to see the school board's Learning Spaces Initiative in action .
MAUREPAS -- Ava Borskey says those old notebooks are “full of random stories.”
Weather continues to be a big topic of conversation in agricultural circles.
Jeffree Chapa may not have been able to attend his senior prom, but his friends made sure to bring prom to him.
WATSON -- What began with only teacher-run games has grown to include rides, vendors, food trucks, live auctions, spelling bees, a fashion show, face/hair painting, and a reputable barbeque chicken lunch.
DENHAM SPRINGS -- A total of 17 students were honored on April 11 at the annual Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce State of Education/Scholarship program.
An Eagle Scout Court ceremony was held Saturday, March 3, at the Blood River Church of God in honor of Alan Gainey, a senior at Springfield High who completed his Eagle Scout project.
Ava Borskey, a junior from Maurepas High School, has been selected as a recipient of the Tulane University Book Award.
Congratulations to the following Denham Springs High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members that competed at the FBLA state competition.
Southeastern Louisiana University held its annual Golden Silence ceremony on Monday, April 9, in the Pottle Performance Circle on Ned McGehee Drive in Friendship Circle.
DENHAM SPRINGS -- A park with close ties to the city recently got a much-needed makeover, and it could be the first of more to come.
The Livingston Parish Library hosted a support night for local musician and American Idol contestant Laine Hardy.
Azaleas have been on a roller coaster ride.
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For the month of March, each homeroom teacher at Seventh Ward Elementary School selected a student from their class that showed exemplary honesty. Winners pictured are (seated, from left) Izzy Roblin, Kylee Dickerson, Hollyn Fillingame, Calvin Gintz, Jaden Jumonville, John Levy, (standing) L…
Members of seventh grade Girl Scout Cadette Troop 10353 recently donated a portion of their cookie sales to Mighty Moms, a local food pantry in Livingston Parish dedicated to fighting childhood hunger.
HOLDEN -- Like a generation of televisions watchers, Clay King couldn’t get enough of “The Duke of Hazzard.”
Live Oak Elementary Beta Club attended the State Beta Convention at the Cajundome in Lafayette this past February and represented Livingston Parish in an outstanding way.
In an effort to celebrate Earth Day and introduce the idea of “freecycling,” the Livingston Parish Library will hold three free garage sales throughout the month of April.
DENHAM SPRINGS -- Tony Jarreau summed it up best.
HOLDEN -- The General Lee took flight at John Schneider Studios.
James Smith, a professional stunt driver, takes the General Lee on a 175-foot jump during Bo's Extravaganza at John Schneider Studios on Sunday, April 8.
James Smith, a professional stunt driver, takes the General Lee on a 175-foot jump during Bo's Extravaganza at John Schneider Studios on Sunday, April 8.
Superheroes flew through Denham Springs on Saturday, when the Rotary Club of Livingston Parish 5K held its first-ever 5K Superhero Fun Run aimed at providing brand-new running shoes to needy children in the community.
LIVINGSTON -- After a stormy night in south Louisiana, the rain cleared just in time for runners to stretch their legs in the Fill A Tummy 5K and One-Mile Fun Run in Livingston on Saturday, April 7.
Runners take off to start the Fill a Tummy 5K and One-Mile Fun Run in Livingston on Saturday, April 7.
Runners take off to start the Fill a Tummy 5K and One-Mile Fun Run in Livingston on Saturday, April 7.
New Orleans-based cover band Bag of Donuts rocks the crowd at South Park in Denham Springs on the opening night of the Third Annual Denham Springs Fair on Friday, April 6.
The weather threatened, but the Third Annual Denham Springs Fair is officially up and running.
With more than 30 rides on site, there will be plenty of spins, flips, dips, and thrills for everyone at this weekend’s Third Annual Denham Springs Fair.
Natchitoches – Three students from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts participated in the Louisiana State Science and Engineering Fair held March 19-21 on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
WATSON -- When she’s not in her classroom, Candace Shaidaee can usually be found in her garden.
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