Community

Some days, when I’m not sure how everything has gone so terribly wrong in this country, I find myself focusing on the image of the ruler that the Coca-Cola Company gave me when I entered first grade in my small town of southern Alabama.

Okra holds a special place in the hearts of many Louisianans. For some, it’s an essential ingredient in gumbo, and for others, it’s a must-grow crop in the summer vegetable garden.

School officials were proud to announce that Welsh Elementary School is officially classified as an Energy Bus-certified school!

FAMILY FEATURES

There was a birthday being celebrated but the remarkable “coming of age” belonged to two cousins who plopped down at the restaurant table and said, “We’re exhausted… but Happy Birthday!”

On July 29, the Jeff Davis Volunteers for Family and Community met for their quarterly council meeting. During the gathering, JDVFC Scholarship Chairman Jackie Brown announced the two girls who were selected for scholarships based on their academic excellence. This year’s winners included Lacassine High School graduate Kinzie Brossell and Hathaway High School graduate Gracie Lavergne. Each girl received a check for $500 to assist with their future educational expenses.

What if happiness isn’t about accumulating wealth, but about how you use your resources—time, money and emotional energy—to create joy for yourselves and others? Picture your next family gathering not filled with tension or superficial chatter, but genuine laughter and meaningful connections. Imagine seeing the joy on your loved ones’ faces when you share something special with them—not after you’re gone, but right now, creating memories that last.

An award of appreciation was bestowed upon the manager of the McBurney Memorial Library in Welsh, Jean Stoute. This plaque recognizes Stoute’s exceptional dedication and contributions to the library system and its patrons, with particular acknowledgment of her efforts during the grand opening of the new Welsh Library Events Center in May. The award was presented to Stoute by Jeff Davis Parish Library Director Michael Staton, along with Library Board President Marcia Pfeiffer and Library Board Vice President Dianne Hebert.