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W e d n e s d ay, M a r c h 26, 2025
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Power substation moves forward
Darlene Denstorff AROUND LIVINGSTON
Comic Con coming to library
Brown said. Denham Springs neighbors of site express dismay yard,” The property Brown proposed is owned by
BY CLAIRE GRUNEWALD
The substation would transmit electricity and would be located off the highway in Denham Staff writer Springs near Ferry Landing and Greenleaves A proposed DEMCO power substation near drives. Clifton Brown, who lives near the proposed some Denham Springs homes is moving forsite, suggested an alternative site for the subward, despite residents’ concerns about it. The Livingston Parish Planning Commission station about a quarter mile away closer to the met Thursday solely to discuss the preliminary transmission line. site plan for the utility provider’s substation. “We’re just trying to get it out of our front
Denham Springs resident Kurt Freeman. “It’s available,” Freeman said of the property. After multiple evaluations, including an engineering analysis program, the proposed location was the most optimal for the substation, said Matt Gibson, DEMCO’s director of engineering. In addition, Gibson said the proposed location
ä See POWER, page 3G
The Livingston Parish Library’s annual Comic Con, a celebration of comics, pop culture and fandoms, starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Denham Springs-Walker branch library. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious, there’s something for everyone at this free, family-friendly event, open to all ages. Whether you’re into Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, anime or gaming, Comic Con helps to celebrate the power of imagination and the magic of storytelling. For more information, call (225) 686-4140 or visit www. mylpl.info for more details.
Lenten gumbo Fridays Dine on seafood gumbo or chicken and sausage gumbo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28, April 4 and April 11 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 726 Maple St., Denham Springs. The gumbo is $10 per plate. For information, call (225) 6652707 or email stfrancisgumbo. square.site.
Volunteer income tax help The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is providing free tax preparation assistance at the Southeastern Livingston Center, in Walker through April 15. For eligibility guidelines, other information or to schedule an appointment, visit www. cauw.org/VITA or call (225) 923-2114.
Amite art workshop, exhibition The Amite Arts Council is sponsoring an adult art workshop Saturday, April 12. Registration is underway at Amite City Hall. There is a $10 registration fee. The Workshop will be held in the Amite Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. There will be a display of the students’ work at 1 p.m. on Friday. Admission to the display of the students’ work is free. Participants will explore creating still-life using the grid method as well as a review of oil pastel blending techniques. The teacher will be talented visual art teacher Jennifer Wheeler. For more information, call Amite City Hall at (985) 7488761.
Masquerade gala planned The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is planning a masquerade gala on March 28 at Carter Plantation in Springfield. The gala includes live music, casino games, prizes and
ä See AROUND, page 3G
PHOTO BY PATRICK DENNIS
Live Oak’s DeKohta Jones hits a stand-up double scoring Jace Griffin from second base, making the score 5-0 in the sixth inning of Live Oak’s 6-1 win in a 5-5A game vs Denham Springs in Denham Springs on Saturday.
Live Oak outhits Denham Springs in 6-1 win Charles Salzer SPORTS ROUNDUP
Depending on which poll you look at, the Live Oak baseball team was ranked as high as 12th last week. To be clear, that’s not the LHSAA power rankings or a Louisiana sports writers poll. That’s where the Eagles sit nationally with a deep and experienced team that hit the ground running this season.
Live Oak’s record was 18-4 overall and 5-0 in District 5-5A after a 6-1 win at Denham Springs on Saturday. It was the first home loss of the season for the Yellow Jackets, who slipped to 19-5 after becoming the Eagles’ latest victim. The Eagles got stellar pitching from Sawyer Pruitt (5-1), who got
Master Gardeners sell, talk about plants Community news report
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The Livingston Parish Master Gardeners Plant Sale Saturday featured nursery plants, gardening-related items, gardening information and presentations at the Southeastern Livingston Center in Walker. Visitors shopped for cut flowers, bedding plants, vegetable plants, shrubs, house plants, herbs, native plants, as well as host plants for butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators.
Vendors sold goat milk soap and lotions, books, jellies, scented candles, birdhouses, garden signs, raised planters, garden worms, leaf filters for gutters, and more. Master Gardeners held demonstrations on bees, growing camelias, medicinal herbs for the garden and how to attract hummingbirds. Funds from the day support the community educational activities of the members of the Livingston Parish Master Gardener program.
clutch hitting from his teammates. Jace Griffin had three hits while Mac Beadle and DeKohta Jones each had two accounting for more than half of the total collected by Live Oak. The impressive performance was one of several this season for Live
ä See SALZER, page 2G
Margaret Baird speaks to a vendor about plant caretaking during the Livingston Parish Master Gardeners Plant Sale at Southeastern Livingston Center on Saturday. STAFF PHOTO BY JAVIER GALLEGOS