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First Baptist Church in Livingston is hosting its second FBC Livingston 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. 7 and $30 the day of the show. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. For information, visit fbclivingstonla.churchcenter.com/ calendar/event/168686185.
Veterans Day program Nov. 11 Veterans wishing to take part in Denham Springs High’s Veterans Day program are invited to register by Nov. 3 by emailing jeri.frazier@lpsb.org.
Veterans Day closure All branches of the Livingston Parish Library will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
Walker sets date for parade The city of Walker’s Veterans 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 then turn right on Florida Boulevard, ending at Walker High School. There will be a free meal for the veterans and their spouses provided by Bubba’s Grill and served by local churches. There is no registration fee to participate. Registration is due by Monday, 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 portraying city of Walker veterans and active military will be displayed throughout the city of Walker throughout November. Banners are provided through 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 changes parade date Applications for the 41st annual Albany Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Parade are available Nov. 1.
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Heather Marsh’s Yorkie, Ryleigh, gets pets from Paisley Gabriel, 5, center, Kane Rosado, 5, and Riley Gabriel, 3, watch during the Rescue, Rehome, Repeat animal rescue group’s annual Bow Wow Ween for dogs Oct. 27 in Walker. ä More photos. PAGE 2G
Dogs celebrate Halloween at Bow Wow Ween arsh’s Yorkie, Ryleigh, dressed in a blue princess gown, was surrounded by children Sunday, all wanting to pet the dog during the Rescue, Rehome, Repeat animal rescue
group’s annual Bow Wow Ween for dogs. Dog owners showed off their costumed pets as the rescue group promoted pet adoption and fostering.
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 talks and books. This year’s Livingston Parish Book Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Branch in Livingston, 20390 Iowa St., Livingston. First held in 2013, the Book Festival features author discussions, book signings, live music, food trucks, games and other activities. Visitors will also be able to use any of the library’s resources and receive free prizes while supplies last. This is the biggest single-day event put on by the Livingston Parish Library. All other LPL branches are closed the day of the festival.
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Will Vance & The Kinfolk, an American rock band, based in Hammond, will provide musical entertainment for this year’s Livingston Parish Book Festival, scheduled for 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Main ä See BOOK, page 2G Branch in Livingston.
Livingston will host Rock the Country next year Community news report Gonzales hosted Rock the Country last year, and now it’s Livingston’s turn. Peachtree Entertainment announced Oct. 30 that the two-day music festival, subtitled A Festival For We The People, will converge on the town of Livingston April 4-5. Rock The Country will stop in 10 towns across the United States in 2025, bringing “massive shows with unforgettable performances to country and rock music fans in small town America,” a news release states. “This festival is our way of giving back to communities and 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 smalltown America, and we can’t wait
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Playoff-bound Doyle High volleyball ready for challenges Don’t ask Doyle High volleyball coach Ashlie Byrnes how her team is doing this year unless you’ve got some time on your hands. Byrnes and her team have a lot to talk about this season. The Tigers continued their program’s upward trend two weeks ago polishing off their first undefeated district championship with a win over Amite. It was a straight set win that capped off a 10-0 run through District 7-IV. Doyle has shared district titles the past two season, but this was the first outright championship for the Tigers, who are 20-11 overall heading into the LHSAA playoffs. Speaking of the playoffs, Doyle secured a home 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, and were Division IV’s highest ranked public school at the time. “The past three years we’ve been co-champions, but that’s the first time we’ve ever had an undefeated district record,” Byrnes said last week. “Our biggest goal was to beat St. Thomas.” Even there was a three-way tie for the district title last year between Doyle, St. Thomas Aquinas and Springfield, Doyle lost both of its contests with St. Thomas.
The Tigers returned the favor this season with a pair 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. A loss would have allowed St. Thomas to tie Doyle for the district title, but the Tigers were too strong. “We played 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 the individual standouts, senior defensive specialist Gracie Chaney, a player who was with the program from day one, has been a leader. Byrnes also pointed out the role that setter Chrislyn Smith has played as the team shifted to a 5-1 offense this
season. In the middle, junior Faith Bridges has provided a spark with key blocks and kills, while sophomore outside hitter Abby Grantham has led the team with 64 kills. A key player for the Tigers has been sophomore Maddie Cade, who has given the team quality minutes as a defensive specialist and a setter. “She’s very versatile,” Byrnes said. “It’s an awesome thing to have. I can put her anywhere and she excels at it.” Byrnes and her team will have a chance to excel again when the playoffs begin this week. Charles Salzer covers Livingston sports for the LivingstonTangipahoa Advocate. To reach Salzer, email livingston@ theadvocate.com.
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Doyle’s Ashlyn Mayeux.