Laine Hardy’s victory tour stopped by “The View.”

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Though it wasn’t their old stomping grounds, it was still their old school.

Southeastern Louisiana University conferred degrees on 1,100 graduates Saturday, May 18, at the university’s commencement ceremony.

A benefit for Rylee Gives Back, a local non-profit organization dedicated to assisting special needs children, will be held at Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar in Denham Springs from 5-10 p.m. on Monday, May 20.

Shortly after being crowned the new American Idol, Laine Hardy hopped on a red-eye flight bound from Hollywood to the Big Apple.

It was an unforgettable night for Livingston Parish native Laine Hardy, who was crowned the Season 17 winner of American Idol during Sunday's three-hour finale. 

Laine Hardy was crowned this year's winner of American Idol.

After a week of build-up, the day is here.

The Denham Springs High Class of 2019 completed the journey when more than 400 students graduated during a commencement ceremony at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center on Sunday, May 19.

More than 350 Walker High seniors took home their high school diplomas during the Class of 2019's graduation ceremony at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center in Hammond on Saturday, May 18.

You’ve seen the suits.

Christian David Lashover, a native of Walker, graduated at the top of his class during the LSU College of Engineering’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11.

Twenty-seven seniors in the Maurepas High Class of 2019 completed their high school journeys with a commencement ceremony on campus on Friday, May 17. 

French Settlement High celebrated the Class of 2019 with a graduation ceremony inside the Gerald C. Keller Gymnasium on Friday, May 17. 

FRENCH SETTLEMENT -- What if Tim Richardson had never asked Laine Hardy to sing for him in a quiet classroom at French Settlement High?

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Though they tried to cover their faces, the students couldn’t avoid all the colors flying in the air.

Each year, the Livingston Volunteers for Family & Community (LVFC) Club recognizes one Livingston Parish graduating senior with a scholarship.

Students in the Holden High Class of 2019 wrapped up their high school lives with a graduation ceremony at Abundant Life Church in Denham Springs on Thursday, May 16.

The Springfield High Class of 2019 celebrated its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 16, at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center in Hammond. 

It’s going to be a Hardy Watch Party.

After losing a bet to her students, Northside Elementary Principal JoAn Cook paid up.

SPRINGFIELD -- When Laine Hardy arrived at the loading dock, he could only smile and wave.

Live Oak High sent off the Class of 2019 with a graduation ceremony at the Southeastern Louisiana University Center on Wednesday, May 15.

WATSON -- Some of the parish’s top middle school readers came together to test their wits during the First Annual READgional Battle of the Books.

The fairgrounds were filled to capacity as roughly 10,000 people showed up to cheer on their local celebrity, who will perform in the American Idol finale in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 19.

LIVINGSTON -- The Hardy Party came back home.

FRENCH SETTLEMENT — Laine Hardy returned to his old stomping grounds.

BATON ROUGE -- Laine Hardy needed a few extra minutes to gather himself.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- None of the costumes matched, and neither did the shoes.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Charlotte White can still see the tears running down the father’s cheek.

Theresa Kennedy speaks about what the STARS Prom means to her and her family. Kennedy's 22-year-old son Michael Paul was crowned this year's king.

The Hardy Party is coming home, and here’s the complete schedule.

DENHAM SPRINGS -- Though he tried, Gavin Simoneaux couldn’t ignore all the comments he overheard.

Three students received the Southeastern Louisiana University College of Nursing and Health Sciences’ highest honor, the Dean’s Award, at the college’s annual honors convocation held on campus recently, including one from Livingston Parish.

The Hardy Party is going to the finale.