Teen charged as an adult in shooting
Leila Pitchford
AROUND THE FELICIANAS
Auditions set for COA fundraiser
Auditions are set for Saturday for a musical concert fundraiser for the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Caroline Harrel, spokesperson for the event’s organizers, said Performers from the Felicianas are encouraged to tryout at the Jackson site of the COA from 10 a.m. until noon in the former VFW Hall.
The fundraising event will be March 28 and is being planned by the art department of the EFPCOA.
Harrell said they are working to get the word out about the auditions, “calling all performers — singers, musicians, comedians, etc.” to audition for the special event The event is to showcase the talents of the people of the Felicianas and raise money for the COA, Harrell said.
The COA art department’s fundraisers have funded various items and programs for the organization. The money raised in March will be used to contribute to the funds needed to increase the number of meals delivered to home bound seniors, Harrell said. There is a waiting list for this service Update pesticide certifications
A private pesticide applicator recertification training session will be at the Zachary Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, 10 a.m. to noon March 12, 1900 Church St., Zachary Attendees needs to bring a current pesticide card and two checks one made to the LSU AgCenter for $15 and one made to LDAF for $25.
To reserve a spot, call Donna Gentry at (225) 683-3101 or dsgentry@agcenter.lsu.edu
Adult men also accused in incident at Clinton parade
BY OLIVIA TEES Staff writer
Malik Liggins, 15, will be charged as an adult in connection with the shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras parade on Saturday that injured five people, including a 6-year-old girl.
The shooting started around 12:20 p.m. across from the Clinton Courthouse on St. Helena Street.
The “Mardi Gras in the Country” parade was no more than 15 minutes into its route when dozens of
gunshots rang out. At the scene, the crime lab collected 29 bullet casings from a rifle and two handguns, said Sam D’Aquilla, the district attorney for East and West Feliciana parishes
Liggins’ court hearing on Monday morning determined he would be moved to an adult correction center, according to East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis.
“Considering the nature of the offense and the charges that were presented under the children’s code, article 305, we’re able to move the proceeding from a juvenile court to an adult court,” Travis said. He is charged with attempted second-degree murder, reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade or demonstration, and obstruction of justice.
A second individual, Phillip “Choppa” Williams, 25, was arrest-
ed in Baton Rouge on Monday by the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Task Force on the same charges, Travis said. Williams is a known gang member, according to police. Noah Basquine, 19, from Ethel, is charged with attempted seconddegree murder, reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade and obstruction of justice, according to a statement from the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Jascent Scott, 26, of Baker, is charged with illegal carrying of a weapon and resisting an officer, the Sheriff’s Office said. D’Aquilla said authorities do not believe Scott was involved with the shooting.
“This was a terrible thing for gunshots to be fired with all these people in here. It’s horrible,” Travis said.
Liggins was originally counted as one of the five victims in the
shooting While the other victims are in stable condition, Travis said one woman who was shot is likely to be paralyzed from her injuries.
Travis expects to arrest three to four more people involved in the shooting over the next few days.
“We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure it does not happen again and to bring justice to these individuals and justice to the victims,” Travis said.
“It doesn’t look like anyone is gonna pass away from it,” Chief Criminal Deputy Bill Cox with the sheriff’s office said earlier A man was hit by a fleeing car and was injured, while a woman received minor injuries after being trampled in the fleeing crowd, Cox said.
Also, the Wilson Mardi Gras parade, which was scheduled for later in February, has been canceled, according to a Facebook post.
Law enforcement and emergency crews work the scene of a shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras Parade.
Advocate photographer Hilary Scheinuk was on the scene in Clinton when a shooting stopped the town’s Mardi Gras parade on Jan. 31.
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Wildlife preserve owner arrested on felony theft involving another zoo, officials say
BY AIDAN MCCAHILL
Staff writer
Weeks after announcing plans to sell his Ethel wildlife preserve, Magnolia Wilds owner John “Gabe” Ligon was arrested in Texas after a failed business deal with another Louisiana zoo, authorities say. Ligon, 34, was booked as a fugitive into the Tarrant County Jail on Jan. 23, and faces felony charges of theft. According to Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain, Ligon had a warrant out for his arrest for theft over $25,000, and was arrested by Tarrant County Sheriff’s deputies at an airport in Texas.
McCain said that Ligon had agreed to provide exotic animals and perform work at the Gone Wild Safari, a petting zoo in Grant Parish, in exchange for $130,000 dollars. The owner reported in August that he was allegedly still owed $93,200, McCain said. The arrest comes less than a month after Ligon, a Clinton native, announced he was putting Magnolia Wilds up for sale, after 14 years.
Formerly known as Barn Hill Preserve, Magnolia Wilds was listed for sale on Facebook by Ligon earlier this month. He said the offer included all 100 acres of property, more than 75 species of its animals, as well as equipment, vehicles, social media accounts and branding.
Ligon waived his extradition hearing, and the Grant Parish Sheriff’s department plans to transport him back to Louisiana once road conditions improve, McCain said
Calendar sales fund camera for East Feliciana COA art class
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
New equipment has been acquired and the 2026 calendar sales are going well for the art department at the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging spokesperson Caroline Harrell said. Using funds previously raised, the art department recently acquired a camera that allows seniors with vision limitations to better see the demonstrations in the painting classes.
A used document camera was purchased and recently set up for the first time at the regular Wednesday class.
Harrell’s painting class instruction is enhanced by the camera’s larger image. It projects the painting’s progress on the big screen of the facility’s television, instead of seeing the smaller view of it propped on an easel. The enlarged images will allow a clearer picture of the paintbrush strokes, drawing techniques and more.
Harrell also walks around the room assisting individual painters with advice/comments, encouragement and touchups as needed.
The painting class, which is held at the Clinton site, has a faithful group of attendees and has room for others, Harrell said.
COA seniors who have expressed interest but have some vision issues may be able to join the class, she said. Harrell added that she has begun and will
ä See CALENDAR, page 3G
PHOTO BY MELINDA HOWELL
Painting teacher Caroline Harrell helps class member Bobbie Bond. The white cabinets, used for painting and quilting supplies, are a recent purchase made with some of the funds raised for the art department.
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a.m. to 10 p.m. March 28 in Parker Park, in the amphitheater across the street on Chris and Cherie Fry’s property, and in Bayou Sara Brewing in St Francisville. The event is free to attendees. Food vendors will be available. It will feature 30 bands on three stages. Bring an instrument and join some jam sessions. Chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed.
Bird art displays coming The Art of Birds will be from noon until on Feb. 28 at 5689 Commerce St., St. Francisville. Bird-themed art will be displayed in three galleries at the 3V Tourist Court. Refreshments and shopping will also be available.
Scenes from aftermath of parade shooting in Clinton
Apply for Leadership North 2026 Leadership NORTH is an annual leadership development program for the north Baton Rouge region. The Zachary Chamber of Commerce hosts the program. Participation in the program is open to people living or working in Baton Rouge, Zachary, Central, Baker, Pointe Coupee, East and West Feliciana Parishes who have the full support of the organization or business they represent.
The program is designed to engage emerging leaders in our region and prepare them to meet the future needs of our communities. Through the exchange of viewpoints and experiences, participants are exposed to the challenges, opportunities and vital issues affecting the northern Baton Rouge region. The application is at forms.office.com/ r/7feLGC5qtF Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@theadvocate. com.
STAFF PHOTOS BY HILARY SCHEINUK
Law enforcement work the scene of a shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras Parad on Saturday.
Emergency crews transport a shooting victim from the scene.
DEMOCRAT
Teen charged as an adult in shooting
Leila Pitchford
AROUND THE FELICIANAS
Auditions set for COA fundraiser
Auditions are set for Saturday for a musical concert fundraiser for the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging Caroline Harrel, spokesperson for the event’s organizers, said Performers from the Felicianas are encouraged to tryout at the Jackson site of the COA from 10 a.m. until noon in the former VFW Hall. The fundraising event will be March 28 and is being planned by the art department of the EFPCOA.
Harrell said they are working to get the word out about the auditions, “calling all performers — singers, musicians, comedians, etc.” to audition for the special event The event is to showcase the talents of the people of the Felicianas and raise money for the COA, Harrell said.
The COA art department’s fundraisers have funded various items and programs for the organization. The money raised in March will be used to contribute to the funds needed to increase the number of meals delivered to home bound seniors, Harrell said. There is a waiting list for this service Update pesticide certifications
A private pesticide applicator recertification training session will be at the Zachary Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, 10 a.m. to noon March 12, 1900 Church St., Zachary Attendees needs to bring a current pesticide card and two checks one made to the LSU AgCenter for $15 and one made to LDAF for $25. To reserve a spot, call Donna Gentry at (225) 683-3101 or dsgentry@agcenter.lsu.edu
Adult men also accused in incident at Clinton parade
BY OLIVIA TEES Staff writer
Malik Liggins, 15, will be charged as an adult in connection with the shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras parade on Saturday that injured five people, including a 6-year-old girl.
The shooting started around 12:20 p.m. across from the Clinton Courthouse on St. Helena Street.
The “Mardi Gras in the Country” parade was no more than 15 minutes into its route when dozens of
gunshots rang out.
At the scene, the crime lab collected 29 bullet casings from a rifle and two handguns, said Sam D’Aquilla, the district attorney for East and West Feliciana parishes
Liggins’ court hearing on Monday morning determined he would be moved to an adult correction center, according to East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis.
“Considering the nature of the offense and the charges that were presented under the children’s code, article 305, we’re able to move the proceeding from a juvenile court to an adult court,” Travis said.
He is charged with attempted second-degree murder, reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade or demonstration, and obstruction of justice.
A second individual, Phillip “Choppa” Williams, 25, was arrest-
ed in Baton Rouge on Monday by the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Task Force on the same charges, Travis said. Williams is a known gang member, according to police.
Noah Basquine, 19, from Ethel, is charged with attempted seconddegree murder, reckless discharge of a firearm at a parade and obstruction of justice, according to a statement from the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Jascent Scott, 26, of Baker, is charged with illegal carrying of a weapon and resisting an officer, the Sheriff’s Office said. D’Aquilla said authorities do not believe Scott was involved with the shooting.
“This was a terrible thing for gunshots to be fired with all these people in here. It’s horrible,” Travis said.
Liggins was originally counted as one of the five victims in the
shooting While the other victims are in stable condition, Travis said one woman who was shot is likely to be paralyzed from her injuries.
Travis expects to arrest three to four more people involved in the shooting over the next few days.
“We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure it does not happen again and to bring justice to these individuals and justice to the victims,” Travis said.
“It doesn’t look like anyone is gonna pass away from it,” Chief Criminal Deputy Bill Cox with the sheriff’s office said earlier A man was hit by a fleeing car and was injured, while a woman received minor injuries after being trampled in the fleeing crowd, Cox said.
Also, the Wilson Mardi Gras parade, which was scheduled for later in February, has been canceled, according to a Facebook post.
Law enforcement and emergency crews work the scene of a shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras Parade.
Advocate photographer Hilary Scheinuk was on the scene in Clinton when a shooting stopped the town’s Mardi Gras parade on Jan. 31.
ä More photos of when celebration turned to crisis. PAGE 2G
Wildlife preserve owner arrested on felony theft involving another zoo, officials say
BY AIDAN MCCAHILL Staff writer
Weeks after announcing plans to sell his Ethel wildlife preserve, Magnolia Wilds owner John “Gabe” Ligon was arrested in Texas after a failed business deal with another Louisiana zoo, authorities say. Ligon, 34, was booked as a fugitive into the Tarrant County Jail on Jan. 23, and faces felony charges of theft. According to Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain, Ligon had a warrant out for his arrest for theft over $25,000, and was arrested by Tarrant County Sheriff’s deputies at an airport in Texas.
McCain said that Ligon had agreed to provide exotic animals and perform work at the Gone Wild Safari, a petting zoo in Grant Parish, in exchange for $130,000 dollars. The owner reported in August that he was allegedly still owed $93,200, McCain said.
The arrest comes less than a month after Ligon, a Clinton native, announced he was putting Magnolia Wilds up for sale, after 14 years.
Formerly known as Barn Hill Preserve, Magnolia Wilds was listed for sale on Facebook by Ligon earlier this month. He said the offer included all 100 acres of property, more than 75 species of its animals, as well as equipment, vehicles, social media accounts and branding. Ligon waived his extradition hearing, and the Grant Parish Sheriff’s department plans to transport him back to Louisiana once road conditions improve, McCain said
Calendar sales fund camera for East Feliciana COA art class
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
New equipment has been acquired and the 2026 calendar sales are going well for the art department at the East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging spokesperson Caroline Harrell said.
Using funds previously raised, the art department recently acquired a camera that allows seniors with vision limitations to better see the demonstrations in the painting classes.
A used document camera was purchased and recently set up for the first time at the regular Wednesday class.
Harrell’s painting class instruction is enhanced by the camera’s larger image. It projects the painting’s progress on the big screen of the facility’s television, instead of seeing the smaller view of it propped on an easel. The enlarged images will allow a clearer picture of the paintbrush strokes, drawing techniques and more.
Harrell also walks around the room assisting individual painters with advice/comments, encouragement and touchups as needed.
The painting class, which is held at the Clinton site, has a faithful group of attendees and has room for others, Harrell said.
COA seniors who have expressed interest but have some vision issues may be able to join the class, she said. Harrell added that she has begun and will
ä See CALENDAR, page 3G
PHOTO BY MELINDA HOWELL
Painting teacher Caroline Harrell helps class member Bobbie Bond. The white cabinets, used for painting and quilting supplies, are a recent purchase made with some of the funds raised for the art department.
Continued from page 1G
a.m. to 10 p.m. March 28 in Parker Park, in the amphitheater across the street on Chris and Cherie Fry’s property, and in Bayou Sara Brewing in St Francisville. The event is free to attendees. Food vendors will be available. It will feature 30 bands on three stages. Bring an instrument and join some jam sessions. Chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed.
Bird art displays coming The Art of Birds will be from noon until on Feb. 28 at 5689 Commerce St., St. Francisville. Bird-themed art will be displayed in three galleries at the 3V Tourist Court. Refreshments and shopping will also be available.
Scenes from aftermath of parade shooting in Clinton
Apply for Leadership North 2026 Leadership NORTH is an annual leadership development program for the north Baton Rouge region.
The Zachary Chamber of Commerce hosts the program. Participation in the program is open to people living or working in Baton Rouge, Zachary, Central, Baker, Pointe Coupee, East and West Feliciana Parishes who have the full support of the organization or business they represent.
DEMOCRAT
The program is designed to engage emerging leaders in our region and prepare them to meet the future needs of our communities. Through the exchange of viewpoints and experiences, participants are exposed to the challenges, opportunities and vital issues affecting the northern Baton Rouge region. The application is at forms.office.com/ r/7feLGC5qtF Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@theadvocate. com.
STAFF PHOTOS BY HILARY SCHEINUK
Law enforcement work the scene of a shooting at the Clinton Mardi Gras Parad on Saturday.
Emergency crews transport a shooting victim from the scene.
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Feb. 5
BINGO: 10:30 a.m.
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SEWING/QUILTING CLASS: 10 a.m.
DEVOTIONAL 11:15 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
ART CLASS: noon
Tuesday, Feb 10
BINGO: 10:30 a.m.
LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
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East Feliciana girls undefeated in district basketball
BY RICHARD MEEK
Contributing writer
Here’s a look at sports around the Felicianas.
Girls basketball
East Feliciana
East Feliciana kept its District 8-2A slate clean with a 44-19 victory at Slaughter Charter on Friday
The Lady Tigers are 12-10, 5-0 in district play and winners of five consecutive games.
Kariah Dunn is averaging a team-high 13.2 points per game for East Feliciana, which has had its complete roster in only 12 of its 22 games.
“The team is finally getting some chemistry under their belts heading into the (postseason) district tournament,” coach Tyrese Chambers said. “We need to continue to play team ball and get reps together.”
The Lady Tigers close out the regular season with a pair of home games, hosting Mentorship Academy on Feb. 10 and Avoyelles Charter on Feb. 13.
West Feliciana
The District 6-4A leaders were 19-4, 4-0 heading into a crucial matchup Tuesday night at Plaquemine.
The Lady Saints close out their regular season with three consecutive district games, two of which are at home. West Feliciana will host St. Michael on Feb. 6 and Brusly on Feb 10 before the season finale at Istrouma on Feb. 13.
Sanaya Berry continues to lead the Lady Saints in scoring, averaging 15 points per game. Berry also has been a defensive standout, averaging four steals a game.
Jaterriona Johnson is averaging 13 points, and Ariannah Smith 12 points a game for West Feliciana.
Smith is averaging a team-high seven rebounds per game.
Slaughter Charter
The Lady Knights host Central Private on Feb. 7 and close out their season Feb. 11 at
Baker
Slaughter is 9-7 overall, 1-3 in District 8-2A play
Travis Lathers is scoring a game-high 23 points per game and Tonio Sullivan is averaging three rebounds per game for the Saints.
East Feliciana
The Tigers’
Silliman Institute
The Lady Wildcats lost their season finale 71-50 at Jackson Prep this past Friday
Boys basketball
West Feliciana
West Feliciana dropped a 65-38 decision to Zachary on the road Jan. 29 in a nonconference game. The loss came two days after the Saints defeated Broadmoor 69-50 on the road in a District 6-4A contest.
The Saints are 19-7 overall and continue to lead the league with a 2-0 mark.
West Feliciana visits St. Michael on Feb. 6 before returning home Feb. 10 to host Brusly
West Feliciana High nursing students start clinical work
West Feliciana High School CNA students recently started their first clinical rotation, providing care and support at the Louisiana War Veterans’ Home in Jackson.
West Feliciana schools announces Young Authors in each grade
In December, West Feliciana schools announced its Young Authors winners.
Winners listed by grade and subject are:
12TH GRADE POETRY
First place, Jackson Felker, “The Highwayman”; second place, Rosalyn McGregor, “The Inevitable”; and third place, Isabella Hardin “The Queen’s Jester”
12TH GRADE FICTION
First place, Ariel Price, “Stepsisters”; second place, Tyler Brian, “Innocence”; and third place, Josie Gonzalez, “This One’s Clever 12TH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Addison McKey, “If Only There Was a Mailing Address to Heaven”; second place, Joey Peno, “Bipolar”; and third place, Brody Monson, “The Fork in the Road” 11TH GRADE POETRY
First place, Anya Riley, “An Unwanted Gift”; second place, Jenna Holland, “The Reclamation of Pluto”; and third place, Madison Minor, “Blank Ink” 11TH GRADE FICTION
First place, Peyton Landry, “The Fallen Angel”; second place, Marley Kador, “Boarding the Never End”; and third place, Harrison Warner, “Hendiana Jones and the Lost Coffee Pot” 11TH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Sadie Aitken, “She’s Free”; second place, Lillian Record, “Time”; and third place: Benjamin Morrison, “Tomorrow. Isn’t. Promised.”
First place, Anabelle Pilcher, “The World We Hold Dear”, second place: Evelyn Pollet, “Gifted Burn Out”; and third place: Abbigail Whitaker, “Deciding” 10TH GRADE FICTION
First place, Hadley Smith, “Mysterious Amulet”, second place: Eliana Grimsley “Aliens” and third place: Amirie Reed, “How It Started” 10TH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Abigail Parish, “Life of an Overthinker”, second place, Juliana Saint, “A Tribute to My Parents”, and third place: Audrey Smith, “The New Kid” NINTH GRADE POETRY
First place, Eleanor Tregle, “Teenage Girl”, second place, Jer’lial Haile, “Grief and third place: Elisa Cheatham, “Wish” NINTH GRADE FICTION
First place, Jeannemarie Lejeune, “Surprise”; second place: Koi Kliesch, “Unwise Wishes” and third place: Harley King, “Surprise NINTH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Hayden Hebert, “A Plot Twist I Never Saw Coming”; second place, Myla Guerra, “Close to the Brokenhearted”; and third place, Markeria Parker, “New Girl”
EIGHTH GRADE POETRY
First place, Aubrie Beauchamp; second place, Harper Clement; and third place Easton Blanchard
EIGHTH GRADE FICTION
First place, Kendall Browning; second place, Judah Lowery; and third place, Tamia Gates
EIGHTH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, William Gremillion; second place Phillip Bennett; and third place, Paris Blacks
SEVENTH GRADE POETRY
First place, Conor Holmgren; second place Blithe Mae Bryan; and third place: Piper Cutrer
SEVENTH GRADE FICTION
First place, Aubrey Dwyer; second place Tanner Cowart; and third place, Andrew Howard Seventh grade nonfiction
First place: Olivia Norris; second place: Charlie Moss; third place: Abigail Saint
SIXTH GRADE POETRY
First place, Abigail Grimsley; second place: Ella Percy; and third place: Kaden Thompson
SIXTH GRADE FICTION
First place, Elleigh-Anna Menard; second place, Laura Pownall; and third place: Eliza Graham
SIXTH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Eleanor Peno; second place Reese Smith; and third place: Gabrielle Tate
FIFTH GRADE POETRY
First place, Maya Ward “What if?”; second place, Landry Dwyer, “The Place for Me”; and third place: Noah Wilson “Stars” FIFTH GRADE FICTION
First place, Julia Contine, “The Silent Witness”; second place, Marian Dwyer “A Christ-
mas Miracle”; and third place, Jade Fontenot “The Time Travel Adventure”
FIFTH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Landry Dwyer, “Elevator Up, Up, Stop”; second place, Abby Cain, “The Big Fall”; and third place: Kaelynn Templeton “The Bus Accident”
FOURTH GRADE POETRY
First place, Chandler Lambert, “Potterhead’s Only”; second place, Arie Cobb “Skeleton”; and third place, Leyton Drury “Basketball”
FOURTH GRADE FICTION
First place, Cara Thompson, “Uninvited Guests”; second place, Bailey Links, “The Wind in my Dream”; and third place, Finn Harris, “The House on Maple Street”
FOURTH GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Reed Hayden “My Whole Life”; second place, Evans Grimsley, “My First Deer”; and third place, Chase Worsham “My Future”
THIRD GRADE POETRY
First place, Olivia Sanders, “The Feeling of Christmas”; second place, Beau Bishop, “Christmas”; and third place, Michael Parker “Zombies”
THIRD GRADE FICTION
First place, Olivia Sanders, “The Wild Horse”; second place, Ophelia Knobles, “The Adventure of the Prince”; and third place, Brynn
second place, Rowyn
Fontenot. “The Invisible Girl”
THIRD GRADE NONFICTION
First place, Micah McCune, “Making Mistakes”; second place, Gabrielle Cazalot, “Forty-One Iconic Women”; and third place, Harper Crum “Softball” SECOND GRADE POETRY
First place, Pauline Ordeneaux, “Dogs”; second place, Shepherd Whetstone, “My Little Light”; and third place: Van Gilfoil “Spider”
SECOND GRADE FICTION
First place, Bella Barry, “The Mysterious Adventures of Doctor Spider and Super Cat”; second place, Charles Fontenot, “The Journey Going West”; and third place, Margot Rodgers, “My Journey to the Wishing Pond” SECOND GRADE NONFICTION
place, Kalissa Miles, “Kalissa’s Cake
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Rhinaya Duncan, Adelle Johnson Emily Constance, Rosalyn McGregor Alysa Leteff and Rami Oubre, West Feliciana High School CNA students, start their first clinical rotation, providing care and support at the Louisiana War Veterans’ Home in Jackson.
Marlee Kuster, Alexis Freeman, Ja’Zyia Murray, Eva Blair, Ja’Mia Beauchamp, Rachael Oubre and Karli Goulette, West Feliciana High School CNA students, start their first clinical rotation, providing care and support at the Louisiana War Veterans’ Home in Jackson.
Bains Elementary first grade Young Authors: Gary Patterson, Kate Pickle, Hudson Dunbar, Gregory ‘Wells’ Boyd, Kate Hardee, Eli Puckett, Malachi Anderson, Caisey Kelly and Skylar Williams.
Bains Elementary second grade Young Authors: Pauline Ordeneaux, Shepherd Whetstone, Van Gilfoil, Bella Barry, Charles Fontenot (not pictured), Margot Rodgers, Kalissa Miles (not pictured), Rowyn DeLoach and Savannah Heine.
Bains Elementary third grade Young Authors: Olivia Sanders, Beau Bishop, Michael Parker, Olivia Sanders, Ophelia Knobles, Brynn Fontenot, Micah McCune, Gabrielle Cazalot and Harper Crum
Bains Elementary fourth grade Young Authors: Chandler Lambert, Arie Cobb, Leyton Drury, Cara Thompson, Bailey Links (not pictured), Finn Harris, Reed Hayden, Evans Grimsley and Chase Worsham
Bains Elementary fifth grade Young Authors are Maya Ward, Landry Dwyer, Noah Wilson, Julia Contine, Marian Dwyer, Jade Fontenot, Landry Dwyer, Abby Cain and Kaelynn Templeton.
West Feliciana sixth grade winners: Abigail Grimsley, Ella Percy, Kaden Thompson, Elleigh-Anna Menard, Laura Pownall, Eliza Graham, Eleanor Peno, Reese Smith and
West Feliciana Middle seventh grade Young Authors include Conor Holmgren, Blithe Mae Bryan, Piper Cutrer; Aubrey Dwyer Tanner Cowart, Andrew Howard, Olivia Norris, Charlie Moss and Abigail Saint.
West Feliciana Middle eighth grade Young Authors Aubrie Beauchamp, Harper Clement, Easton Blanchard; Kendall Browning, Judah Lowery, Tamia Gates, William Gremillion, Phillip Bennett and Paris Blacks.
West Feliciana High freshmen Young Author’s winners: Myla Guerra, Elisa Cheatham, Hayden Hebert, Markeria Parker, Jeannemarie Lejeune, Harley King and Koi Kliesch. Eleanor Tregle and Jer’lail Haile not pictured
West Feliciana High sophomore Young Author’s winners: Amirie Reed, Eliana Grimsley, Evelyn Pollet, Anabelle Pilcher Hadley Smith, Audrey Smith, Juliana Saint, Abigail Parish and Abbigail Whitaker
West Feliciana High junior Young Author’s winners: Anya Riley, Jenna Holland, Lillian Record, Sadie Aitken, Harrison Warner, Marley Kador and Madison Minor Benjamin Morrison and Peyton Landry, not pictured
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West Feliciana High senior Young Author’s winners: Brody Monson, Tyler Brian, Josie Gonzalez, Addison McKey Ariel Price, Joey Peno, Rosalyn McGregor and Jackson Felker Isabelle Hardin not pictured.