Many states allow Citizen Initiatives where a law or constitutional amendment can be introduced by citizens through a petition process either to the legislature or directly to the voters. Louisiana does not.

Regular readers of my weekly columns know that I write about a cross-section of issues, from politics to good eating, insurance issues, heroes, the joys of living in the country, and even who I think killed JFK. I don’t often write about spiritual issues.

“Mr. Rouselle is in the building!” His unique voice and big personality led the hallways and classrooms of Boothville-Venice Elementary School.

Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr.

LSU AgCenter Hor_culture Agent First of all, don’t panic. _is has happened before (1988, for example) and will happen again.

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Ca’Mari Bartholomew—Kindergarten Caysen Howard— 1st Grade Kennedi Williams— 2nd Grade Malaysia Harvey— 3rd Grade Gisela Lopez— 4th Grade Keeshawn Barthelemy— 5th Grade Gabriella Isaac— 6th Grade Kaylee Williams— High School

Gabriel Frederick— Kindergarten Jo’Riya Doyle— 1st Grade Ma’Khi Narcisse— 2nd Grade Lahndon Rhodes— 3rd Grade Kimber Williams— 4th Grade Elijah Smith— 5th Grade Bishop Bartholomew— 6th Grade Malijah Jones— 7th Grade Amiyah White— 8th Grade Kieshay Davis— 9th Grade Se’Maj Williams— 10th Grade Serenity McClenon— 11th Grade Labron Narcisse—12th Grade Tylon Walton— High School

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2023 Hike-a-Thon Raise awareness and funds for local land conservation at Woodlands Conservancy’s 2023 Hike-A-Thon! The Hikea- Thon challenges participants to hike a marathon, 26.2 miles during the month of October. This is your chance to get outside in nature alone or with your like-minded friends and give back to your community by walking, hiking or running to complete the challenge. Registration is open until October 15. To register, visit https://rb.gy/ ebilfe or www.woodlandsconservancy.org. Kickoff this year’s Hike-a-Thon with us at Woodlands Preserve on Saturday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.