DENHAM SPRINGS • LIVINGSTON • WALKER • WATSON • AMITE • HAMMOND
ADVOCATE THE LIVINGSTON-TANGIPAHOA
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W e d n e s d ay, J a n u a ry 29, 2025
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PHOTO BY DAVID NORMAND
LIVINGSTON ON ICE
Four-year-old Brynleigh Stewart, left and Michael Reine, 5, make snow angels in their Watson neighborhood Jan. 21. The Watson area received over 6” of snow.
Denham Springs, Watson residents enjoy rare snow day ing the snow day. Businesses and schools were closed Denham Springs and Watson resi- so many residents enjoyed the measurdents woke Jan 21 to find a rare sight- able snow, with some reporting at least 6 inches of the wet, fluffy stuff. ing, snow. National Weather Service reports unWeather forecasters had predicted snow and they were correct in predict- official snowfall:
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Snow blankets Southeastern, Hammond Hammond residents woke Jan. 21 to find their neighborhoods blanketed in snow and the fluffy stuff fell for most ä More photos. of the day. Businesses, roads PAGE 3G and schools were closed. Southeastern Louisiana University’s campus was mostly empty with some students and residents enjoying a snow day.
Livingston Parish
Tangipahoa
Killian, 6.5 inches Walker, 6.3 inches Denham Springs, 6 inches Whitehall, 5 inches Watson, 4 inches
Springfield, 6.5 inches PAGE 2G Ponchatoula, 6 inches Hammond, 4 inches
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Family sculpts when nature presents frozen opportunity BY CLAIRE GRUNEWALD Staff writer
PHOTO BY VIC COUVILLION
A sago palm and other plants in Hammond are covered with snow on Jan. 21.
When temperatures drop to freezing levels, Lindsey Moore’s family begins planning how to turn their ordinary backyard in Watson ä More photos. into an epic winter wonderland. PAGE 4G Using household items, outdoor supplies and a blast of cold weather, the family for years has created impressive homemade ice sculptures, and this week’s creation is the best one yet. The greater Baton Rouge area endured a historic snowfall up to 9 inches of snow in some areas Jan. 21. Then on Wednesday Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport recorded its record temperature
Ice art in Watson created by Lindsey Moore and her family after recordbreaking low temperatures in January. PROVIDED PHOTO BY LINDSEY MOORE
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DSHS Athletic Hall of Fame accepting nominations Darlene Denstorff AROUND LIVINGSTON
The Denham Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame and title sponsor Hood Dental Care are accepting nominations for its next class of inductees from Feb. 1 through March 31. Hall of Fame nomination guidelines are available on the DSHS website at www.denhamspringshs.org or by picking up a copy at the school office. For more information, contact Julie Jacobsen at julie.jacobsen@lpsb.org or (225) 405-6838.
Junior Bassmasters meeting set The Junior Southwest Bassmasters meeting is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 5 in the Seminar Room at Bass Pro Shops, Denham Springs. Boys and girls age-group bass tournaments are for ages 7-10, 11-14 and 15-18 anglers. For more information, call Jim Breaux (225) 772-3026.
Mardi Gras parade Feb. 15 The Krewe of Denham Springs rolls Feb. 15 through Denham Springs. The parade rolls through the city starting at 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Greatest Show.” For registration information and parade rules, visit tinyurl.com/zdwrstv8.
Kroux of Barkus to take over Walker park In Walker, the Kroux of Barkus/Bark in the Park is planned for Feb. 22 in Sidney Hutchinson Park. The event includes a farmers and vendor market, Zumba demonstration, pet parade and music with the Cajun Roots Band. The half-mile parade begins by Challenger Field’s parking lot and follows the park’s walking path. This
year’s grand marshal will be an adoptable pet representing the Walker Animal Shelter. All proceeds benefit the Walker Animal Shelter. The pet parade rolls at 11 a.m. For information, call (225) 665-3755.
Masquerade Gala planned The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is planning a Masquerade Gala March 28 at Carter Plantation in Springfield. The gala includes live music, casino games, prizes and silent and live auctions. For tickets, visit tinyurl. com/88f6trkf. Send news and events for Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes to livingston@theadvocate. com by 4 p.m. Friday or call (225) 388-0731.