Community

The Welsh Board of Aldermen and Mayor Karl Arceneaux (left) recently honored Chris LeBouef for his 24 years of service to the town. “We rarely stop to think when we turn on a faucet what it takes to get clean reliable water and the people behind the scenes,” Arceneaux said.

Five generations gathered to celebrate Lake Arthur resident James “Jimmie” Bryant’s 97th birthday. Pictured here are his daughter Christie Belle Bryant Coats (in no particular order), granddaughter Amanda Gail Trahan, great-granddaughter Hayley Marie Sturlese and great-great-grandchildren Amelia Gail and Kamp Sturlese.

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I’m sure professionals who have a name for every personality disorder upon this earth would have a field day with all of mine. Most days, however, I find myself rather normal.

When life gets busy, your home should be a place of reprieve, not extra stress - and that includes your kitchen. If you’re juggling work, chores, errands, hobbies, studies, a social life, caretaking or the other millionand- one things keeping your schedule full right now, the idea of spending an hour putting together a home-cooked meal might sound exhausting or downright impossible.

For many people, the library is still imagined as a quiet building filled with books. While the shelves remain full of stories waiting to be discovered, the Jeff Davis Parish Library has evolved into something much greater — a place where education, technology, culture and community come together under one roof.

On Saturday, June 27, loved ones gathered to celebrate the 97th birthday of James 'Jimmie' Bryant, who was born on June 29.The day brought laughter, cherished memories and the love of those who have shared his remarkable journey through life.

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When I look back to the Fourth of July during my earliest years, it wasn’t a party. There were no computer-generated displays of fireworks.