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Final unveiling of the newest 13 herons!

Herons on the Bayou was created by Brooke Foy & Emery Thibodeaux 5 years ago! The reveal for the last of the Herons took place at the Palace Gallery to round up the Project with 100 Herons.

Crumbl Cookie, the popular gourmet cookie bakery, is expanding its delectable empire with the opening of a brand-new location in West Monroe, Louisiana. This exciting news has sparked waves of anticipation among cookie enthusiasts, who can’t wait to sink their teeth into these mouthwatering treats. Nestled in the heart of West Monroe, Crumbl Cookie promises to deliver an unforgettable cookie experience.

One of our very own West Monroe High School talented art students, Madison DiCarlo, had a piece of art selected by Congresswoman Julia Letlow to hang in Washington, D.C. for a year! This acrylic painting on wood panel is of a strawberry picking morning at Indian Village Harvest Farm in Calhoun, LA. Madison is amazingly talented with an incredible instinct. Madison plans to further her art studies at Louisiana Tech University. Go Dawgs!

United Way’s Ready4Service students participated in their last experience in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Students were able to tour the Louisiana State Capitol building, the Old State Capitol building, and the Governor’s Mansion.

On Thursday, June 8th, many runners gathered together in Forsythe Park to celebrate Global Running Day. The Big Run 5k, presented by Michelob Ultra was an event to celebrate what makes running so special- camaraderie and friendship, endorphins and accomplishment, and the chance to challenge your personal limits. 20% of proceeds were donated to Team Willpower in support of St. Jude.

LA Tech Panhellenic raised funds during Greek Week at their biggest event, Song Fest! All money raised during this event was donated to United Way of Northeast Louisiana in support of Louisiana Tech University’s workplace campaign.