On Friday, May 15, LSU honored more than 4,000 spring graduates with a virtual graduation celebration, and during the ceremony, 4,347 degrees were conferred. The virtual graduation watch party took place on the LSU Facebook page, and following the ceremony, all the graduates names were displayed on the scoreboards in Tiger Stadium.
St. James Parish 4-H had 68 livestock exhibitors participate in the 85th Annual LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show held February 8 to 15 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, LA. These 4-H and FFA members exemplified their skills in and outside the show ring through animal preparation and studying. Several of our exhibiters participated in the Premier Exhibiter contest where their knowledge on their selected species is tested through skill-athons and interviews. St. James Parish 4-H was well represented in the Poultry, Beef, Goat, Sheep and Swine shows. Many ribbons were awarded to these exhibitors along with Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, Junior Showman and Senior Showman titles.
The Stay-at-Home order issued by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is set to somewhat be lifted this week (May 15th) and like nearly every aspect of our lives, the COVID-19 virus has seriously affected high school sports in Louisiana and throughout the entire country.
The COVID-19 virus has had a devastating effect on nursing homes and long-term care facilities as many, many elderly residents who live in these homes have perished as the virus is particulary deadly to the very old and those with other medical problems.
The Gramercy Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Monday to terminate Town employee Mario Johnson for, among other things, failure to perform work duties, and insubordination.
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