Veterans DayCar Show set
First Baptist Church in Livingston is hosting its second FBCLivingston Veterans Day Car Show Nov.9
Jambalaya, hamburgers, hot dogs and concessions will be sold and games and inflatables will be available for children Preregistration is $25 through Nov.7and $30 the day of the show.Registration beginsat 9:15 a.m. For information, visit fbclivingstonla.churchcenter.com/ calendar/event/168686185
Veterans Dayprogram Nov. 11
Veterans wishing to take part in Denham Springs High’s Veterans Day program are invited toregister by Nov.3 by emailing jeri.frazier@lpsb.org
Veterans Dayclosure
All branches of the Livingston Parish Library will be closed Monday,Nov.11for Veterans Day
Walker sets date forparade
The city of Walker’sVeterans Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday,Nov.9
The parade line up will begin in the Walker High School parking lot on the Burgess Avenue side. The route will follow Burgess Avenue, turn right on La. 447 South, and thenturn right on Florida Boulevard, ending at Walker High School. There willbeafree meal for the veterans and their spouses provided by Bubba’sGrill and servedbylocal churches. There is no registration fee to participate. Registration is duebyMonday,Nov.4.All cars and floats should be Americanthemed. For registration information, contact Sam Caruso at (225) 274-5800 or email SamCaruso488@gmail.com
Banners portrayingcity of Walker veterans and active military will be displayed throughout the city of Walker throughout November. Banners are providedthrough the Hometown Hero program facilitated by the Blue Star Mothers. For more information on the program, visit geauxsevenbsm.com or email g7hometownbanners@gmail.com.
Albany changesparadedate
Applications for the 41st annual Albany Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Parade are available Nov.1
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Heather Marsh’sYorkie, Ryleigh, gets pets from PaisleyGabriel, 5, center,KaneRosado, 5, and RileyGabriel, 3, watch during the Rescue, Rehome, Repeat animal rescue group’s annual BowWow Ween for dogs Oct. 27 in Walker ä More photos. PAGE 2G
Dogs celebrateHalloween at BowWow Ween
arsh’sYorkie, Ryleigh, dressed in ablue princess gown, wassurrounded by children Sunday,all wanting to petthe dog during the Rescue, Rehome, Repeat animal rescue
group’sannual BowWow Ween fordogs.
Dog owners showed offtheir costumedpetsasthe rescue grouppromoted petadoption andfostering.
Book festival serves up entertainment, authors
Community news report
The Livingston Parish Book Festival kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday with music, games, petting zoo, author talksand books
This year’sLivingston Parish Book Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. atthe Main Branch in Livingston, 20390 Iowa St., Livingston First held in 2013, the Book Festivalfeatures author discussions, book signings,livemusic, food trucks, gamesand other activities. Visitors will also be able to use anyofthe library’sresourcesand receive free prizes whilesupplies last.
This is thebiggest single-day event put on by theLivingston Parish Library.All other LPL branches are closed theday of the festival.
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Gonzales hosted Rock the Country last year,and now it’sLivingston’sturn.
Peachtree Entertainment announced Oct. 30 that the two-day music festival, subtitledA Festival For We The People,will converge on the town of LivingstonApril 4-5.
Rock The Country will stop in 10 townsacross theUnited States in 2025, bringing“massive shows with unforgettable performances to country androck music fans in small town America,” anewsrelease states.
Will Vance &The Kinfolk, an American rock band, based in Hammond, will provide musical entertainment for this year’sLivingston Parish Book Festival, scheduled for 11 a.m.– 4p.m.onSaturdayatthe Main Branch in Livingston.
“This festival is our way of givingback to communitiesand providing an experience like never before,” said Nathan Baugh, CEO of Peachtree Entertainment. “We are passionate about curating an event that combines top-tier musical talent with the charm of smalltownAmerica, andwecan’t wait
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Don’task Doyle High volleyball coachAshlie Byrnes how her team is doing this year unless you’ve got some time on your hands. Byrnesand her team have alot to talk about this season.
The Tigers continued their program’supward trend two weeks ago polishing off theirfirst undefeateddistrict championship with awin over Amite. It wasa straight set win that capped offa 10-0 run through District 7-IV Doyle has shared district titles the past two season, but thiswas the first outright championship for the Tigers, who are 20-11 overall heading into the LHSAA playoffs.
Speaking of the playoffs, Doyle securedahome court advantage in the first round for the second consecutive year.The Tigers were rated No. 12 in last week’s
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power ratings, andwere Division IV’shighest ranked public school at the time.
“The past three years we’ve been co-champions, but that’sthe first time we’ve everhad an undefeateddistrictrecord,”Byrnes said last week. “Ourbiggest goal was to beat St. Thomas.”
Even there was athree-way tie for the district title last year between Doyle, St.Thomas Aquinas andSpringfield, Doyle lost bothof its contests with St.Thomas.
The Tigers returned thefavor this season withapair of five-set wins.
The biggest of those wins was at St. Thomas on Oct. 17, when Doyle trailed 2-1 before rallying with wins of 25-20 and 15-9 in the final two sets. Aloss would have allowed St. Thomas to tie Doyle for thedistrict title, but theTigers were too strong.
“Weplayed at their house, and we won in five,”Byrnes said. “It was just an awesome deal. Doyle and St. Thomas are big rivals and it was really cool that it solidified our championship.
Among theindividual standouts, senior defensive specialist Gracie Chaney,aplayer who was with the program from day one, has been aleader.Byrnes also pointed out therole that setter Chrislyn Smith has played as the team shifted to a5-1 offense this
season. In the middle, junior Faith Bridges has provided aspark with key blocks and kills, while sophomore outside hitter Abby Grantham has led the team with 64 kills.
Akey player forthe Tigers has been sophomore Maddie Cade, who has given the team quality minutes as adefensive specialist and asetter “She’svery versatile,” Byrnes said. “It’s an awesome thing to have. Ican put her anywhere and she excels at it.”
Byrnes andher team will have achance to excel again when the playoffs begin this week.
CharlesSalzercovers Livingston sports forthe LivingstonTangipahoa Advocate. To reach Salzer, emaillivingston@ theadvocate.com.
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Jamey Norred walks her dog, Rebel, dressed as the character Mavisfrom the movie‘Hotel Transylvania.
The parade date is Dec. 7, achange from the original date. Elvistribute planned Livingston Parish public schools’ talented music program is presenting an Elvis Tribute Show at 6:30 p.m Nov.12atthe Serenity Events Center,33135 La. 16, Denham Springs. For tickets, visit lpps. schoolcashonline.com/ Fee/Details/28054/368/ False/True.
Chamberseeking nominations
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The Bee Happy Farm and Mobile PettingZoo, alocally owned, family-friendly businessinHolden, willbeonsite for the Livingston Parish Book Festival, which will be on Saturdayatthe Main Branch in Livingston.
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The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for: Livingston Parish Business of the Year,Women’sLeadership, Livingston Future 5and Community Impact Awards. These awards highlight outstanding businesses and individuals that follow best practices and positively impact both the economy and community of Livingston Parish. Nomination forms must be submitted by midnight Nov.14. All nominees will be asked to complete an application process in order to moveforward. Judging for awards is done by an out-ofstate independent panel. Winners for all award categories will be announced Jan. 16 at the Livingston Parish Chamber’sannual meeting and Awards Luncheon on Jan. 16, 2025. For moreinformation or to nominate abusiness or individual, visit the Livingston Parish Chamber website at www.livingstonparishchamber.org/events. Send news and events forLivingston and Tangipahoa parishes to livingston@ theadvocate.com by 4p.m.Fridayorcall (225) 388-0731.
From conception(includinginfertility andadoptionoptions)to early childhood stages (daycare, preschool, etc.), andvital topics in between, such as maternityphotography,managingpostpartum depression andanxiety, pelvic therapy, andgrief andloss services.
Participateinsessionsonvital topics forchild developmentand effectiveparenting,tailoredtosupport youthrough everystage of your journey. Topics that will be discussed will be:
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for fans to join us on this historic musical journey.” Ticket details and the full
Visitors will be able to interact with goats, chickens, rabbits, pigs,emus and even a tortoise. Foracomplete schedule, visit www.mylpl.info/bookfestival.
For more information, visit www.mylpl.info/BookFestival or call the Livingston Parish Library at (225) 686-4100. Will Vance &The Kinfolk, an American rock band based out of Hammond, will provide musical entertainment throughout the day. TheBee HappyFarmand Mobile Petting Zoo, alocallyowned,family-friendly business in Holden, will be on site
entertainer lineup willbeannouncedlater Last year’s festival headlinersincluded Kid Rock, Jason Aldean andHankWilliamsJr. To receive updates, sign up atrockthecountry.com.
• Your Birth Outcomes presentedby AmyLinn, APRN,CNM
• PostpartumDepression presentedby Dwan Mabry, MD
• Inductions: Why, When,and What to Expect presentedby KaylaBurkhardt,MD and Amanda Deadmond, MD
Becky Singleton holds her dachshund terrier,Chancy dressed as ahot dog
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Kimberly Kennedy, left, and AvaKennedyplaywith their puppy, Scruffy,dressed as afairy.
BethanyMichelle holds her toy poodle, Fancy,dressed as the Little Mermaid, during the Rescue, Rehome, Repeat animalrescue group’sannual BowWow Ween for dogsOct. 27 in Walker
20 communitieshonored by Keep LouisianaBeautiful
Community news report
Ascension, Hammond and Livingston parishesand the city of Baker are among the 29 community affiliates of Keep Louisiana Beautiful to earn the association’s Circle of Excellence honor for 2024.
Also honored at theassociation’sstate conferenceOct 23-24 were Abbeville, Abita, Algiers, Bossier,Calcasieu, Covington, Desoto,DeRidder,Eunice,FrenchQuarter,Jefferson,Lacombe, Lafayette, Mandeville, Monroe,Ouachita, Shreveport, Slidell, St. James,St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany,Tan-
gipahoa, West Baton Rouge andWest Monroe. Each honoree received a Circle of Excellence plaque. They also received a$500 check at affiliate regional meetingsover thesummer
Annually,Keep Louisiana Beautiful honors community affiliates who meet specific benchmarks grounded in professionaldevelopment, commitment to the affiliate network, and the implementation of programming resultinginlong-term community improvement, a news release said.
“These communities are putting in theworknecessary to clean upLouisiana,”
Keep Hammond Beautifulsets nextmeeting
Community news report
The next Keep Hammond Beautiful public meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. Nov.13at the Hammond Recreation Center,601 WColeman Ave. Keep HammondBeautiful focuses on litter prevention, beautification andcommunity improvements in Hammond
SLUtohonor veterans with slateofevents
Community news report
In honor of Veterans Day, the Southeastern Louisiana University Office of Military and Veteran Successis hosting aweeklong slate of events to honorthe men and women who have sacrificed for our country,accordingto anews release
“Weare so excitedtokick off Veterans Week in Hammond,” said Military and VeteranSuccess Director Emily Anthony.“We have avariety of events planned and hope that you and your families will join us.”
First up is amilitary appreciation football game at 6p.m. on Nov.9inStrawberry Stadium. Veterans will be honored and are invited to join Lion Nation as the Lions takeonthe Northwestern State Demons. Veterans and military memberscan enjoy free admission to the game by showing their military or veteran ID. Atable will be outside of Gate 2for ID check and ticket distribution. Next up are two events on Nov.11. AVeterans Day
ceremony at the Student Union flagpole is scheduled at 9a.m., and afree VeteransDay concert will take place in Pottle Auditorium at 7p.m.The BellaVocca and Concert Choir will present the concert featuring eight pieces, and appetizers and refreshments willbeavailable startingat6 p.m Veterans Night at Blackened Brew,at14256 W. Club Deluxe Road in Hammond, is scheduledfor 6p.m. Nov 13. Aprivate room has been reserved for veterans and active military members, who will enjoy complimentary appetizers. Roundingout the week is amilitary appreciation Lady Lions basketball game at 6p.m. Nov.15inthe University Center.Veterans andactive military members will receive free admission to the Lions versus the Southern MississippiLadyEagles basketball game. For more information about Veterans Week,contact the Office of Military and Veteran Success atveterans@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-3930.
SLU to host book-signing for‘Bayou Dilemma: Louisiana in Crisis andChange’
Community news report
Abook-signing for “Bayou Dilemma: Louisiana in Crisis and Change” is set for 5p.m. to 7p.m. Nov.14atSoutheastern Louisiana University’sAlumni Visitor Center.
In the fall of 2022,a diverse group of leading Louisiana scholars, along with Gov John Bel Edwards, gathered for asymposium hosted at Southeastern to present views on the challenges that define life in Louisiana. As a product of the symposium, the book was born.
“The book includescontributions from renowned scientists, historians, political scientists,geographers and journalists, including Robert Mann, Pearson Cross and Adam Fairclough, among others,” said Samuel Hyde, professor of history and
Community news report
TheSoutheastern Louisiana UniversityOffice of Marketing and Communications was recognized for graphic design by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts with three Communicator Awards, including two first place Gold Awards of Excellence. Assistant DirectorofCreative Michael Trahan, of French Settlement, was recognized with Gold Awards of Excellence for his design of the program and invitation to SoutheasternPresident
said Lt. Gov.Billy Nungesser.“I’mproud of their commitmentand passion forlitter prevention and community beautification.”
“These Affiliates are an inspirationand the backbone of KLB,” said Cabell Mouton, the organization’s community engagementand affiliate services director “Each and every day,they carry out our shared mission to fight litter in Louisiana andbeautify ourcommunities for an improvedenvironment and better quality of life.”
There are 40 community affiliates in the Keep Louisiana Beautiful network,
along with 12 universityaffiliates.Being an affiliate is amark of distinction and represents acommitment to improving community appearance, promoting citizen engagementand environmental stewardship, and implementing outcomesbasedprograms. Affiliation offers state recognition and sends astrongmessageto Louisiana citizens, as well as city and state leaders, the release said.
Annually, in conjunction with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference, the organization hosts the Everyday Hero Awards luncheon, recognizing individu-
winsgraphicdesign awards Trahan Turning65ornew to Medicare?
als, groups, nonprofitsand businesses going the extra mile to clean up and beautify Louisiana communities.
Among the Everyday Hero Award winners included affiliates Albany and Livingston Parish forthe Outstanding Community Affiliate Award Keep Livingston Beautiful, led by Lynda Gardiner, and the parish work diligently to combat litter and illegal dumping on roads and waterways, devoting an entire paid department to the effort, a news release said. The group mobilized 1,091 volunteers to remove200,082 pounds of litter from roadways and waterways. The organization
also recycled an impressive 500,000 pounds of materials During aparish dump day, 180,000 pounds of litter and debris was collected in just eight hours. The Outstanding Community Affiliate Award is presented to aKeep Louisiana Beautiful community affiliate that has made significant stridesinthe past year in making their community acleaner,greenerplace to live. The recipient organization demonstrates strength in leadership by engaging key stakeholders and volunteers in collaborative initiatives with ameasurable impact, the release said.
director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies atSoutheastern,who edited the volume. “It offers an unprecedented compilationof studies examining the social, political, environmental and economic hurdles pervasive to the Gulf South that prove acute in Louisiana.”
The book contributors will be honored at the reception, where Southeastern President William S. Wainwright will preside, and former Lt. Gov.Jay Dardenne will provide ashortpresentation on the new book’srelevanceand potential impact on future policyplanning in Louisiana. For moreinformation on the book launch/reception or the book itself, contact the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies at (985) 549-2151 or email selahistory@southeastern.edu
William S. Wainwright’s Presidential Investiture. Trahan was also awarded asecond place Silver Award of Distinctionfor the2024 promotional brochures for Southeastern’s“Get There” recruiting campaign TheAward of Excellence, the highesthonor,isgiven to those entrants whose ability to communicate positions them as the best in thefield, while the Award of Distinction is presented to projectsthat exceed industry standards in quality and achievement,” a news release said.
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Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov.18-25. Since 1993,Operation Christmas Childhas been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war,poverty,disease and disaster Visit https://samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/ operation-christmas-child/ to find how to pack abox, make adonation or other information.
LOCATIONS&HOURS
ASCENSION: Ascension Baptist Church, 13432Airline Highway,Gonzales, is a drop-off point.
NOV. 18-19: 10 a.m. to 2p.m. NOV. 20: 2p.m. to 5p.m.
NOV. 21: 10 a.m. to
to 10:30 a.m.
Centreville Baptist Church, 325 W. Main St. NOV. 18-19: 10 a.m. tonoon
20: 4p.m. to 6p.m. NOV. 21-22: 10 a.m. tonoon NOV. 23: 11 a.m. to1 p.m. NOV. 24: 1p.m. to 3p.m. NOV. 25: 7a.m. to 9a.m. DENHAM SPRINGS: Luke 10:27 Church, 536 N.E.Centerville St
NOV. 18-21: 3p.m. to5 p.m. NOV. 22: noon to 5p.m. NOV. 23-24: 10 a.m. to3 p.m.
NOV. 25: 8a.m. to 10 a.m.
DENHAM SPRINGS: Christ’s Community Church,26574 Juban Road
NOV. 18-22: 4:30p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
NOV. 23: 1p.m. to 5p.m.
NOV. 24: 1p.m. to 4p.m.
NOV. 25: 8a.m. to 10:30a.m. HAMMOND: The RiverFellow-
ship Baptist Church, 45173
River Road
NOV. 18: 10 a.m. to 5p.m.
NOV. 19: noon to 6p.m.
NOV. 20: noon to 5p.m.
NOV. 21: noon to 6p.m.
NOV. 22: noon to 5p.m.
NOV. 23: noon to 4p.m.
NOV. 24: 12:30 p.m. to 4p.m.
NOV. 25: 8a.m. to 10 a.m.
PONCHATOULA: French Corner Baptist Church, 39715 Teel Road
NOV. 18: 5p.m. to 7p.m
NOV. 19: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
NOV. 20: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
NOV. 21: 9a.m. to 11 a.m.
NOV. 22: 4p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
NOV. 23: 9a.m. to 11 a.m., 3p.m. to 5p.m.
NOV. 24: 4p.m. to 6p.m
NOV. 25: 7a.m. to 9a.m
KENTWOOD:-First Baptist Church-Kentwood, 504 Fifth
St.
NOV. 18: 10 a.m. to noon
NOV. 19: 2p.m. to 4p.m
NOV. 20: 4p.m. to 6p.m
NOV. 21: 10 a.m. to noon
NOV. 22: 2p.m. to 4p.m
NOV. 23: 10 a.m. to noon
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TVFC membersattend Mini CollegeinBaton Rouge
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On Oct. 23, seven members of Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family andCommunityattended Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community’sannual Mini College in Baton Rouge. This year,the one-day event was held at the Burden Museum andGardens.Therewereseveral programs with interesting topics presentedthroughout the day; two of which were: “Women’sSelf Defense,” presented by Deputy Susie Cambre from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and “Protecting Yourself from Scams” presentedbyDetective Lt. Michael Shard from the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tangipahoa Volunteers for Family and Community is an all-volunteer arm of LSU Agriculture Extension Service.
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DetectiveLt. Michael Shard, with the St. John Parish Sheriff’sOffice, and Deputy Susie Cambre, with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’sOffice, speak at Louisiana Volunteers for Family and Community’sannual Mini College.