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Gonzales, LA

The field at Gonzales' Team of Dreams Park was dedicated May 19 in honor of the late Ward Webb, a sheriff's deputy who was an advocate for children with special needs. The dedication came days after the sign naming Ward Webb Field was erected, said Lance Kohan, head of the city's recreation department.

City of Gonzales dedicates Team of Dreams Park field in honor of the late Ward Webb

Livingston, LA

Registration is underway for the Leadership Livingston Class of 2024. July 18 is the deadline to apply for the Livingston Chamber of Commerce program, which includes 10 monthly sessions on leadership and community. Leadership Livingston is a program of the Chamber launched in 2012 to develop better informed leaders. The...

Around Livingston for May 31, 2023

Louisiana State

The ripple effects of a "deep conflict" in the United Methodist Church continued to play out Saturday as 95 Louisiana churches officially disaffiliated from the denomination. Hundreds of delegates in the Louisiana Annual Conference, UMC's governing body for state churches, packed inside First United Methodist Church Baton Rouge's downtown sanctuary for a special called session to decide whether to ratify departures for the worship houses. With Saturday's ratifications, nearly 40% of Louisiana churches once connected to the global denomination have cut ties over the past four years.

95 Louisiana churches disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church

Georgia State

-- Sadie Becnel is the new government affairs director and general counsel for the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. Becnel previously served as a legislative liaison for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and as a staff attorney for the Louisiana House of Representatives. She earned a bachelor's...

New hires at Stone Pigman, REV, promotion at LSU AgCenter

Gonzales hosted the 56th Annual Jambalaya Festival over the weekend. There was food, carnival rides, music, vendors, a car show and of course the Jambalaya Cook-off. Cook Todd Breaux and helper Damon Blue won the World Championship Jambalaya title.

Photos: 56th Annual Jambalaya Festival

Denham Springs, LA

The Petite Princess Company hosted its first event specifically tailored to children with special needs and abilities May 12 in Denham Springs. The two-session event featured four of the most popular princess characters on their roster: The Little Mermaid, an Island Princess, Beauty and the New Orleans Princess. While the company is known for its large Royal Princess Balls hosted in the Old State Capitol and Holiday Teas held at the Old Governor's Mansion, this event was the first of its kind and required lots of research and planning, according to a news release.

Princess event hosted in Denham Springs for children with special needs

Maurepas, LA

You might do a double take when you see the words "Sarita's" and "Asian" together. Diners are familiar with the Mexican fare at Sarita's Grill & Cantina in Maurepas, but across the road in a strip of shops, Sarita's Asian Cuisine has popped up. The new eatery, the community's first...

Best things we ate: Sweet and sour chicken and an alligator hot dog

GRAND RIVER — Age-group results from the Junior Southwest Bassmasters-Denham Springs’ May monthly tournament held from Jack Miller’s Landing with anglers, their hometowns, number of bass weighed in parentheses (5-bass limit), total weight in pounds and big-bass winners:. 15-18 Age Group: 1, Destin Morales, French Settlement (5)...

Check out bass fishing results from four tournaments

Therapeutic Wellness LLC celebrated its recent opening with a ribbon-cutting with Livingston Parish Chamber officials, staff, local dignitaries, Chamber Ambassadors, members, clients, and guests. Owner Dr. Cheryl Jeane's journey into physical therapy started in the early '90s when she was first introduced to John Barne’s Myofascial Release Approach during physical...

Therapeutic Wellness LLC now Open in Denham Springs

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Breaux Bridge, LA

Former Breaux Bridge High standout Seth Alexander became the first NAIA track and field national champion in Xavier University of New Orleans history with a winning leap in the triple jump. Alexander's set a school record with a jump of 50 feet, 6 inches on his second of six attempts....

Ex-Breaux Bridge star Seth Alexander wins national title

Lafayette, LA

As summer approaches, there is a near-universal eagerness to substitute the usual snacks served during backyard gatherings with healthier alternatives. Hummus is a popular choice during this season. There is nothing wrong with chickpeas on their own, but incorporating different vegetables, such as zucchini, can give a unique and delicious flavor that takes your hummus experience to the next level.

At the table: Move over chickpeas: Zucchini hummus is a game changer

Florida State

As expected, the LSU baseball team was named one of 16 regional hosts for this year's NCAA tournament, the NCAA announced Sunday. LSU is playing host to an regional for the 27th time and for the first time since 2019. LSU will find out its national seed and what teams...

LSU announced as regional host for 2023 NCAA baseball tournament

Liberty Nicholas recently received the Lloyd F. “Big D” deGeneres Scholarship for 2023. Nicholas, a recent Denham Springs High graduate, received the $1,000 scholarship from Kathy deGeneres. The award is presented annually to a graduating senior to help pay college expenses. The student must demonstrate good character, initiative...

DeGeneres Scholarship presented to recent DSHS graduate

Before he spent his time in the Louisiana Senate chambers, state Sen. Gerald Boudreaux served on the basketball court as an officiant for the NCAA. Boudreaux said he got his first taste of refereeing while on the basketball team at Northside High School. Coach Roosevelt Hill insisted his junior and senior varsity players worked as referees for the recreational league games on weekends.

Before he took the floor of the Louisiana Senate chambers, Gerald Boudreaux served on the NCAA basketball court

Alabama State

The UL Ragin’ Cajuns were in need of a hero Saturday and they found one in junior left-hander Blake Marshall. Marshall silenced any critics during Saturday’s two games at the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Montgomery, Alabama. The Cajuns rode Marshall’s gutsy performance to wins of 7-3 and...

Meet UL baseball's latest legendary performer after Saturday sweep of Coastal Carolina

The LSU baseball team takes on Texas A&M at 3 p.m. Friday in an elimination game at the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama. This will be the place to keep up with the score and other live updates. LSU, which fell into the loser's bracket with a 5-4 defeat to...

Live: LSU baseball looks to stay alive vs. Texas A&M in the SEC tournament

Petty Officer 1st Class David Day, a native of Denham Springs, Louisiana, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy warship. Day, who joined the Navy seven years ago, serves as a cryptologic technician aboard USS Ralph Johnson. “I joined the Navy for financial aid for college,” Day said.

Denham Springs native serves aboard forward-deployed Navy warship in Japan

Teurlings Catholic will open the football season against Opelousas High and its powerful rushing attack, so the Rebels' spring scrimmage against ground-oriented Southside was a good test. The most important thing for Rebels coach Dane Charpentier, however, was keeping his roster as healthy as possible heading into the summer. "That's...

Teurlings made progress during spring season, including playing strategic opponent

Michaela Rose and Alia Armstrong were LSU's top track qualifiers Saturday when the Tigers wrapped up the NCAA East preliminary rounds in Jacksonville, Florida. Rose and Armstrong easily secured spots in the NCAA championships that will be held June 7-10 in Austin, Texas, capping four days of competition for coach Dennis Shaver's program.

LSU women's track and field team wraps up NCAA East prelims with 11 qualifiers

South Carolina State

An LSU baseball team has had better prospects entering the NCAA tournament. A 1-2 showing in the Southeastern Conference tournament that ended with a pair of discouraging losses, coupled with some injury issues, is not a recipe for success once the NCAA rolls around. Except when it doesn’t matter. Except...

Scott Rabalais: Lofty expectations await this LSU baseball team in NCAA tournament

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Two wounded in shootings within two hours in Baton Rouge on Thursday morning, officials say

Two people were injured in separate shootings two hours apart in Baton Rouge on Thursday morning, officials...

Two wounded in shootings within two hours in Baton Rouge on Thursday morning, officials say

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