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LSU's Law Center has awarded degrees to 164 students who completed their studies in the spring semester. Among the graduates, 153 earned a Juris Doctor degree — with 130 of those students also earning an optional Graduate Diploma in Comparative La…
LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish public schools will launch a full-time virtual school this fall for students in grades 6-12, who are well-suited for rigorous online instruction, or who may find it to be a better alternative to current home school, …
Jasmine Albert Alexander, of Denham Springs, was named to the dean's honor roll for the spring 2020 semester at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.
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Justin Zachary, of Denham Springs, was among 134 students recently awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.
HAMMOND — Kirsten Riney has been promoted to chief nursing officer of North Oaks Health System.
HAMMOND — Mac Barrient, a physical therapist, has been promoted to administrator of North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Tulane recently announced its 2020 graduates.
HAMMOND — Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association has made a significant change to its membership guidelines, a news release said. Dues are no longer required to join, and all graduates will automatically become a part of the Southeas…
With a mild case of coronavirus behind him, Louisiana singer Laine Hardy is back at the music, dropping new single "Tiny Town" on July 10.
LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the dean’s list and president’s honor roll for the spring 2020 semester.
DENHAM SPRINGS — An exhibit featuring the works of members of the Denham Springs Fine Art Association signaled that the Arts Council of Livingston Parish’s Gallery has reopened on a limited basis after being closed for several months due to the co…
Livingston Parish will not penalize people people who don't wear a mask in public, local leaders said Monday, even though the parish's coronavirus caseload is four times the rate needed to be exempt from a new state mandate requiring masks be worn…
Livingston Parish young professionals who live, work and/or volunteer in Livingston Parish have an opportunity to be recognized through the Livingston Future 5 awards, a news release said. The awards will be presented to five winners at the Living…
A trial for Dakota Theriot, who is accused of killing five people in Livingston and Ascension Parishes, is unlikely to happen this year as the coronavirus pandemic slows down courts.
The Tangipahoa Parish school district is planning to reopen next month with kindergarten through sixth graders physically in classrooms and the remaining students working fully virtually at home.
On Facebook, the Arts Council of Livingston Parish encourages residents to purchase copies of "Preserving the Culture of Livingston Parish," a publication celebrating the historical roots of Livingston Parish paired with artwork of local artists a…
Reader Tom Bosley, or "Pops" as he's known to his granddaughter, shared this photo.
Holy Ghost Catholic School honored the eighth grade class of 2020 with a recent drive-thru graduation followed by a parade.
Four 4-H members from Livingston Parish participated in the 106th annual 4-H University on June 22-25.
On July 2, the Louisiana Department of Education announced 60 early childhood educators from 22 parishes have been selected to participate in the second cohort of the Louisiana Early Leaders Academy. The 11-month, executive-level program for direc…
To support Pelican State Credit Union members financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the credit union refunded over $45,000 in fees and extended the due date on over 13,000 loan payments during Louisiana’s stay-at-home order, a news rel…
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street announced 23 Louisiana communities have been designated as 2020 Accredited Main Street America programs. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier recognition demonstrating a commitment …
Twenty-three graduates were added to the list of Leadership Livingston Alumni on June 30.
Louisiana Tech recently announced its spring 2020 graduates. The school is planning a special commencement ceremony Aug. 15 for the spring graduates.
On July 1, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
The Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana has been flooded with calls lately about scammers posing as a Social Security Office employee in order to steal personal information, a news release said.
HAMMOND — The 51st graduating class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology celebrated its accomplishments with a commencement program June 30.
Livingston Parish Schools on Tuesday announced three possible reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year that largely mirror those being considered by surrounding districts.
Antwan Miller had planned to spend the July Fourth holiday with his childhood friend in Baton Rouge, more than an hour's drive from his rural hometown of Kentwood.
WALKER — Measures taken to help control the spread of the coronavirus throughout Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes resulted in the cancellation of traditional Fourth of July celebrations in some communities, while heavy rain showers later in the …
The Tangipahoa Parish Council is considering whether to impose a 60-day moratorium on development to more thoughtfully address flooding and drainage issues in the fast-growing south end of the parish, but some officials don’t think a halt would do…
GONZALES — Seven top elected officials in Ascension Parish strongly encouraged their constituents Thursday to wear face coverings when out in public but said they would not mandate their use.
Federal and state health officials plan a broad new push to test as many as 5,000 people per day in the Baton Rouge region for the novel coronavirus after many of the gains made against this virus this spring have been lost, the governor said Wednesday.
A Hammond man arrested Monday is accused of intentionally setting fire to an area church's charity donation building, then spitting on an officer during his arrest, authorities report.
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WALKER — With the recent completion of the Safe House in Sidney Hutchinson Park the city has acquired a new venue that allows for expanded athletic programs while also serving as a center for emergency personnel and communications and survival equ…
Baton Rouge Community College celebrated its nearly 400 spring 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony on May 29 via the college’s Facebook page. The ceremony included many components of BRCC’s traditional graduation ceremony with mess…
Tulane recently announced its 2020 graduates.
DENHAM SPRINGS — More than 200 vehicles were served during a drive-thru pet food event June 20 at Agape Baptist Church, South Walker Road, Denham Springs.
McNeese State University conferred 764 degrees on 737 prospective candidates at the university’s virtual spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 16.
The last Zoom meeting of the school year for Letrice Carter and Kaylin Cruise's second and third grade combo class at Hammond Westside Montessori School had the theme, "Nacho Average Year." The teachers carried that theme through when delivering f…
In the drive to reopen Louisiana, the state and an array of medical providers have been on a push over past several weeks to increase testing for the novel coronavirus.
After a year that included a pandemic, canceled prom, online classes and many altered traditions, the 2020 Class of Live Oak High School finally graduated June 23 in a ceremony at the school's football stadium.
After more than a month delay due to the coronavirus, the Denham Springs High School class of 2020 took to the football field for commencement.
Louisiana's stay-at-home order, from which the state is still gradually emerging, has landed a gut punch on the state 's economy, which has shed jobs, burned through unemployment compensation benefits and sent some retail and business sales plummeting.
In the first months of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Livingston Parish seemed to have been spared the worst and has remained firmly behind several of its largest neighbors in cumulative totals for viral cases and deaths.
A train that derailed early Thursday near the intersection of North Corbin Road and Florida Boulevard in Walker has caused road closures and one family's evacuation from their home as crews cleared the area.
Doyle High School will hold graduation commencement for its Class of 2020 at 6:30 p.m. July 1 at the Walker High School gymnasium.
Springfield High School will conduct its graduation ceremony at 6:30 p.m. June 29 at Walker High School's gym.
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WALKER — Baseballs and softballs are again flying around on playing fields in Walker and Denham Springs as teams gear up for a summer season of competition with some restrictions due to the threat of the coronavirus.