Children's advocacy training to begin Child Advocacy Services will conduct a Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at North Oaks Livingston Parish Medical Complex, 17199 Spring Ranch Road, Livingston. Participants will learn the seven steps to protect children, Child Advocacy officials said. The training is designed for parents, teachers, coaches, universities and businesses, they … Continue reading →

Educator a finalist for Teacher of the Year Walker High School English teacher Margaret Westmoreland has been named a finalist for the Louisiana High School Teacher of the Year award. Westmoreland is one of eight high-school teachers to advance to the final round of competition. All finalists will be honored at the sixth annual Cecil J. … Continue reading →

Business, Community Expo slated The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce will host Business and Community Expo 2012 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Drive, Denham Springs. The expo, which includes more than 60 area businesses, will include a job and career fair, health screenings, food … Continue reading →

The Livingston Parish Chamber will host a Business and Community Expo and Job Fair from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 8 at Forrest Grove Plantation, Denham Springs Food vendors will offer samplings of their favorite dishes and health-care providers throughout the parish, including North Oaks Health System and Our Lady of the Lake, … Continue reading →

Craft fair slated for enthusiasts The city of Walker will host a summer craft fair in conjunction with its popular CityFest, an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration June 30 in Sidney Hutchinson Park. Craft enthusiasts, artists and others can reserve a 10-by-10 space for $50. Proceeds will benefit the Walker Animal Shelter. The … Continue reading →

Denham Springs Main Street is soliciting Redevelopment Incentive Grant applications for commercial businesses that are located within the city’s Main Street district located on Range Avenue within the historic antique district. The Louisiana Main Street program offers two types of competitive grants: one is a $10,000 grant for major projects and a … Continue reading →

Livingston Parish officials will hold meetings this week as part of the creation of the Livingston Parish Comprehensive Master Plan. Participants will have a chance to voice opinions on infrastructure, the kinds of growth they would like to see in the parish and what type of growth should occur in what areas. People will have … Continue reading →

Student art show held
at library Livingston Parish Talented Visual Arts is presenting the ninth annual student art show through April 29 at the Livingston Parish Library, Denham Springs-Walker branch, 8101 U.S. 190, Denham Springs. Receptions will be from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 9; 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 11; and 1 p.m. … Continue reading →

The Livingston Parish Republican Women will hold its monthly meeting April 4 at the Hampton Inn, 201 Rushing Road, Denham Springs. The meeting will feature a “Meet and Greet” with the Republican Livingston Parish council members. Lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. and will be catered by Don’s Seafood Hut. The meeting begins … Continue reading →

FEMA coming
to Walker Walker residents will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to discuss how the new flood zones affect to their insurance requirements and rates. FEMA representatives will be available at 6 P.m. March 19 at the Walker Municipal Building, 10136 Florida Blvd. “We … Continue reading →

Tickfaw State Park will hold its 13th annual Arts and Crafts Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10. Old-fashioned games, a birds of prey presentation, a black powder weapon demonstration, more than 60 craft vendors, and more will be featured, said Brad Lavigne, Tickfaw State Park curator. The park’s wet playground will … Continue reading →

The I-12 eastbound and westbound right lanes from La. 1026 to La. 447 (between Juban Road and Walker) will be closed Wednesday through March 16 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m, nightly, weather permitting. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. The lane closure will allow crews to mill existing asphalt, install … Continue reading →

Residents concerned about a proposed housing development on Fore Road in Watson Heights are invited to a public forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Live Oak Elementary School, 35194 Old La. 16. Neighbors In Action invited developers to discuss plans and answer questions about the possibility of HUD financing. Continue reading →

The right lanes on the eastbound and westbound of Interstate 12 will be closed between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Feb. 12 through Feb. 16 to allow workers to install concrete barriers and deliver materials. Motorists are urged to use Florida Boulevard as an alternate route. The next meeting … Continue reading →

Voting ends Tuesday for January’s Aprons in Action, The Home Depot Foundation’s Facebook voting program. This month, The Pilot Club is one of four nonprofit organizations that has been selected as a finalist for the program, giving it a chance to win a $25,000 gift card from Home Depot. The organization with the most … Continue reading →

Live Oak to host gala The deadline to buy tickets for Live Oak High School’s Eagle Gala is Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at Live Oak High School, The Glass Slipper, Pizza Place, Padain’s Specialty Meats, Live Oak Animal Hospital and Oak Point Fresh Market, school officials said. Tickets to the gala, which … Continue reading →

Club Outreach will sponsor its annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. program Monday at the Club Outreach Center, 30277 Sunset St., Walker. The march will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the program at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be lawyer Raymond Simmons. Walker High School and LSU graduate Chris Hawkins will be honored. … Continue reading →

Walker will celebrate Mardi Gras with a family-friendly parade, city officials said. The parade will start 1 p.m. Feb. 4 and feature floats, antique cars, horseback riders, marching bands, dancers and other performers. Anyone interested in participating in the parade must complete an entry form. Log on to http://walker.la.us/MardiGras.html, or call the Walker Municipal Building … Continue reading →

Southside Elementary School has been named a National Title I Distinguished School. Title I is the largest federally funded program for pre-college education, providing more than $15 billion annually to schools and districts for supplemental programs to aid economically disadvantaged students. Initiated as a part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, Title I is … Continue reading →

Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to the Winter Wonderland Tea Party at 2 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish Library. Attendees are encouraged to dress in “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired costumes. The Disney version of “Alice in Wonderland” will play in the background while kids play “kooky Wonderlandish … Continue reading →

The city of Walker, the LSU AgCenter and volunteers from the Livingston Master Gardeners and Livingston 4-H clubs have joined together to offer residents and utility customers the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees and help beautify the community. Participants can drop off natural Christmas trees at the designated area in Sidney Hutchinson Park from … Continue reading →

The Winter Wonderland Parent Outreach session will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at The Literacy and Technology Center, 9261 Florida Blvd., Walker. Free outreach will be available for families who have children ages 3 to 21 that receive special education services and/or are in the gifted and talented program in the Livingston Parish … Continue reading →

Applications for the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Christmas Crusade for Children will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 through Dec. 9 at the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Center, 29225 Woodside Dr., Walker. Applicants will need to bring proof of birth for … Continue reading →

The Denham Springs Christmas Parade will begin at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. The theme of this year’s event is a Star Spangled Christmas in honor of Grand Marshal Benton Thames. For an application to participate, log on to http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103387863587-263/2011+parade+app.pdf. Volunteers are needed to help with the parade, including walkers, float decorations and other preparations. For … Continue reading →

Child Advocacy Services will offer training for its Darkness to Light Stewards of Children program Friday at the North Oaks Livingston Parish Medical Complex, 17199 Spring Ranch Road, Livingston. Stewards of Children is an award-winning program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, organizers said. This program offers … Continue reading →

The Livingston Parish Registrar of Voters Office will be closed Friday for Veterans Day. Early voting for the November election will be from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Livingston Parish Registrar of Voters Office is located at 29938 S. Magnolia St., Livingston. For more information, call (225) 686-3054.

Abundant Life Church, 206 Edgewood Drive, Denham Springs, will host its third annual “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Christmas Shopping Extravaganza, a benefit for Mexico missions, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Sausage po-boy plates will be sold for $5. Admission is free. Call (225) 665-7000 for booth rental information. Continue reading →

The SPCA of Livingston is proud to present the third annual Bow-Wow-Ween Pet Festival featuring Scott Innes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Denham Springs. More than 50 vendors will offer pet treats, clothes, toys and arts and crafts. Other nonprofit animal rescue groups from the area will also … Continue reading →

Pumpkin-making classes hosted by the Arts Council of Livingston Parish will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. Participants will create pumpkins out of construction paper and recycled tissue paper holders. The class is limited to 10 people, ages 4 and up. The cost is $10. A pumpkin-decorating class or youth in … Continue reading →

The east and westbound lanes of Interstate 12, one-fourth of a mile east of Juban Road, will have intermittent 20-minute closures between midnight and 4 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting . Utility company crews will be performing necessary power line maintenance. The closure will include all four lanes traveling east and west. To avoid the … Continue reading →

On Nov. 12, Walker will feature a regional celebration honoring veterans. The event, hosted by the Livingston Parish Veterans Association, will include a ceremony, a parade and a family celebration. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Walker High School gym, 12646 Burgess Ave. Several speakers and the Livingston Parish … Continue reading →

Registration for the 2011 - 2012 4-H Shooting Sports Program will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs, 175 Bass Pro Blvd. The Shooting Sports Program, sponsored by the Livingston 4-H Outdoor Sports Association, is open to all Livingston Parish 4-H Club members regardless of whether they are members of their school's 4-H … Continue reading →

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory will host Science Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at LIGO’s Science Education Center, 19100 LIGO Lane, Livingston. The theme of Saturday’s event is “Science of Swing — Rocks.” Participants will learn about pendulums and other objects that rock back and forth, organizers said. Every Science … Continue reading →

The Circle of Friends Art Studio’s Second Summer Art Show will be on display from Thursday through Sept. 23 at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish Gallery, 113 North Hummell St., Denham Springs. The show, “America: Playing With a Full Deck,” will feature 52 works of art on a deck of playing cards. A reception will … Continue reading →

Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor and his office have been nominated for the 2011 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award. It is presented by the International Association of Assessing Officers to agencies that have instituted improvements in their offices that can serve as models for the industry. Taylor was first nominated for the Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award … Continue reading →

The Fourth annual Pilot Club of Denham Springs Princess Tea will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 24 at First Baptist Church, 308 N. River Road, Denham Springs. The event will feature crafts, games, prizes and food. The cost is $20 and includes a ticket for one child and one adult. Tickets for … Continue reading →

Denham Springs High School begins selling tickets Monday for the DSHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction banquet. Tickets will be on sale at the school office. The event, hosted by the Denham Springs Athletic Association, is set for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Forest Grove Plantation in Denham … Continue reading →

The Livingston Parish “National Night Out” against crime will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Livingston Square Shopping Center, 730 South Range Ave., Denham Springs. The event will be in the shopping center where Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, CVS and Baskin-Robbins are located. This … Continue reading →