The pageantry of high school football — marching bands blasting the fight song, cheerleaders imploring fans to get louder, pads popping as a linebacker tackles a running back — returns Friday night as our teams kick off the 2024 season.
Zachary High looks to get back to the State Championship, while upstarts Silliman, Slaughter, East Feliciana, West Feliciana and Central Private seek to climb to the top and taste glory on the fields.
During the next few
months, players will compete in at least 10 games with the goal of reaching the state playoffs. They, along with their coaches, will spend hours practicing on the field and studying film in hopes of winning as many games as possible.
The players’ journey through the arduous season is often filled with peaks and valleys. Joining them for that journey are friends, family members, teachers, mentors and fans who will experience the euphoria of victory and the disappointment of losing.
We would be remiss if we didn’t recognize the countless others who are involved in making Friday night football such a special event in Louisiana. The marching band members, the band directors, the cheerleaders, the cheer coaches, the parents who volunteer at the concession stands, the maintenance crews that keep the fields looking pristine, the volunteers who clean stadiums after a game, the sports writers and photographers who document it all, and many, many others.
We wish nothing but
good luck to our local teams in Zachary and the Felicianas. There’s no cheering in the press box, but we always enjoy watching the teams we cover in these pages perform well.
We hope you will hold onto your “2024 Pigskin Preview” throughout the season to follow schedules and rosters and help supplement the coverage the Zachary Post and Feliciana Explorer will be providing.
We’re ready to tee the pigskin up for the opening kickoff of 2024, How about you?
WEST FELICIANA SAINTS West Feliciana Saints Looking Build on Late Season Success
Head Coach: Devin Ducote (2nd year) 2023 Record: 9-3
2023 Playoffs: 1st round beat Minden
HS 42-8. 2nd round lost to Opelousas
HS 14-0.
2024 Playoffs: Non-Select
Key Players Graduated: DT Ted Jackson (Louisiana Christian), QB/ DB Joel Rogers (LSU), OL Jaden Moore (Central Arkansas), WR Adla Washington, RB Joe Johnson, DB Dimitris Hardy, Center Hayden Travis, WR/DB Kamron Whittaker, and RB/OLB Elstron Longs.
Team Outlook: “Continue to build our identity and culture. Focus player development and starving for greatness. Condition teams beat tired talent our motto,” said coach Ducote.
The Saints starting QB graduated and hes off to LSU but the program does have a QB returning with experience in Thomas Temple, and also competition from QB Ryan Funderburk, and QB Brooks Hebert. The run lost some experience but returns talented RB Remaj Nixon (5-5, 165) SR fast 4.5 speed, RB/DB Ean Hills (5-9, 165), and Teddy Robinson (511, 178) SR all really good players with some experience good group. The WR group will return Tyler Jolla (5-9, 155) 2nd year starter, WR Brayden Toney (5-11, 165) SR lettered in 2023, WR Mac Haslip (6-2, 165), and rest of position will be younger players competing. The Offensive Line has a chance to be really good with OG Ben Grantham (6-0, 280) SR lettered in 2023, OT Nolan Daniel, OL Nathan Daniel, OT Tray McDavid (6-1, 255) SR,
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TE/FB Drake Brown (5-11, 205) SR, TE/FB Stewart Ralph (6-1, 198) SR, and OL Jayden Lee (6-1, 280). The Defense lost a lot of experence but will return leaders DT Chris Turner (6-0, 245) SR 4 year starter, 3 year starter Bruin Gilfoil (5-11, 195) SR leader, and Safety 2nd year starter Dedrick Davis (5-11, 175). The rest of the Defense you have DE Jaden Collin, DE Jamal Scott, DE Shemar Howard (6-0, 235) SR, LB Manning Hawkins, CB Jamari Mealey, Safety TeShawn Monroe, CB Kode Sullivan, DE Andrew Schwartz lettered in 2023, DE/HB Mason Rogillio. Special Teams will be strong again lead by Punter/Kicker Trey Rogers, Long Snapper Andrew Schwartz, and Long Snapper Mason Rogillio both can handle the position.
WEST FELICIANA SAINTS
Photos by Sharron Ventura Photography
EAST FELICIANA TIGERS East Feliciana Looks to Continue March Towards
Head Coach: Darius Matthews (6th year)
2023 Record: 6-6
2023 Playoffs: 1st round lost to Jeanerette HS. 2024 Playoffs: Non-Select
Key Players Graduating: RB/ WR Stanley Gilmore, WR/CB Takri White, Bryal Flowers, Tre’lynn Jarrell, QB/OLB Herman Baptist, and RB/LB/DE O’maree Matthews.
Team Outlook: “This team can has a few seniors, we have nice group of So’s, and Freshman so the upside is good here. Just hope kids put the work in over Summer so we reach our potential in 2024 as a team,” said coach Matthews.
The Offense all revolves around talented young QB named Markus Cannon Jr started as a Freshman in 2023 did a great job (5-10, 185) with 4.55 speed, great arm and a leader. The rest of the skill talent on the team you have RB/WR/SS Ryan Moore, RB/LB Alanthon Gibbs recovered from a injury talented, RB/LB Matthew King, big time young player RB/LB Makyle Cannon (6-1, 205), RB/LB Markel Rogers (5-8, 160) really quick player, RB/LB Tony Ringo (5-8, 175) tough, RB/MLB/DE Landon Wilson (6-0, 220) gifted, WR Keyshawn Toney (5-9, 165) 2nd year starter, CB/WR Desmond Green also a Safety, TE Javen Jackson 4.6 speed, and FB/LB/DE Kayden Wilson (6-1, 225) sat out 2023
season big time player hard worker. There are some really good lineman back in OT/DT Amauri Barnes (6-5, 320) sleeper, DT/OL Tredon Green (6-5, 320) sleeper, OC/DT Davien Irvin (5-10, 255) 4 year starter leader, OT/DE/DT Robert Washington (6-3, 260) 4 year starter, DE/TE Bryson Williams (6-1, 185) 4.65 speed 2nd year starter, OL Bryson Gilmore (6-3, 265) and a few other young lineman mixed in for depth. Special Teams you have Punter/Kicker Tony Ringo.
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EAST FELICIANA TIGERS
SLAUGHTER KNIGHTS
Slaughter Looks to Build on Last Season Successes
Head Coach: Patrick Clarkston (3rd year)
2023 Record: 6-4
2023 Playoffs: 1st round lost to Delhi Charter HS. 2024 Playoffs: Select
Key Players Graduating: OLB/ SS Tracy Harris, RB/LB Willie Bell, and TE/DE Curt Wyre
Team Outlook: “We lost 6 seniors from the 2023 season. We lost on the last play in the playoffs. We hope to be back in 2024 playoffs,” said coach Clarkston.
The program will have starting QB Ty’Kimion Ford back for his Junior year (6-1, 170) great Athlete and leader. The team will returns few leaders most will start both sides of the football in RB/WR/CB Joshua Thomas (5-9, 178) SR legit 4.5 speed playmaker for the program, OL/DL Jayden Lavespere (6-1, 285) a 4 year starter dead lifts 600 pounds and Benches 315 pounds wow hes strong, FS/RB Thomas Carter (6-1, 180), playmaker, OLB/TE Kyron Jackson (6-2, 180) 4.6 speed and a tackling machine, RB/QB/LB Carson Baxter (6-1, 180) can play all over for team, OL/DL Terrance Armstead (5-11, 281) SR strong over 300 Pound Bench Press, OL Hayden Millican (6-0, 190), LB/WR Kaden Oakley (5-11, 185), RB Albert Eubanks 4.6 speed, OL/DL Bryce Washington (6-0, 265) SR strong kid, LB Keller Spinks (5-9, 185) sat out the 2023 season, Center Jamison Fletcher (6-1, 250) 3 year starter, and Kicker Colton Borg (5-10, 145) has a good leg.
Central Private Seeks Success Under Second Year Coach
Head Coach: Cole Holden (2nd year)
2023 Record: 3-8
2023 Playoffs: 1st round lost to Ascension Catholic HS.
2024 Playoffs: Select
Key players Graduated: RB/SS Hunter Pourciau, SS/WB Wyatt Johnson, WR/DB Luke Browning, OL/DL Dawson Glover, OL/DL Stephen Lambert, OL/DL Braiden Morgan, and TE Grant Austin.
Team Outlook: “Take next step as a program in 2024. We went from 28 players in 2023 to over 40 players in 2024. First time have Spring for the program in several years,” said coach Holden.
The program has 2 QB’s who can start at any given time in Seth Hatfield (6-1, 170) played a lot in 2023 did a good job and QB/SS Laiken Laudermilk missed a good amount of last year returns (61, 185) really good Athlete. Both players are starters in the program regardless what happens at QB.
The skill talent is better in 2024 for the program more players skill spots are HB/LB Aiden Pomerleau (5-9, 185) SR, leader, RB/DB Carter Sumner (5-10, 160) SR, CB Houston Hunt (6-0, 165), DB Davin Bergan (5-10, 160), RB/OLB Blake Mixon (6-1, 175) new starter tough kid, DB Zack Browning (510, 170), RB/DB Luke Mire (5-11, 165) new starter, and DB/WR Cade Tate (5-10, 160) SR. Key lineman back and Linebackers are OLB/ TE/WR Clayton Kimball (6-3, 210) SR also one of the top Baseball players in the state, LB/FB/ DT Jacob Weaver (6-1, 210) 3 year starter tough strong kid SR, DE/TE Brody Gibson (6-2, 185), DT/OG Christian Corsentino (5-10, 185) SR, LB/OG Peyton Varnado (6-1, 195), OT Timothy Hartman (6-0, 250) SR, OL/DLHuxley Penard (511, 220), TE/DE Kyler Hart (6-1, 190) SR new starter from the Baseball team, Center/DT Gage Guillory (6-0, 240), and some younger players for depth. 82 Jackson Browning
Ben Browning
Christian Sumner
Austin Rash
Jacob Russell
Owen Pomerleau
Drew Martel
Kyler Hart
Zack Browning
Gage Guillory
SILLIMAN WILDCATS
Silliman Looks to Advance Further in Playoffs After Successful Year
Head Coach: Chet DeLee (2nd year) 2023 Record: 7-4 and 3-1 in District. 2023 Playoffs: 1st Round lost to Leake Academy in Madden, Mississippi.
Key players Graduated: DT/LSP William Cooper, CB/WR/RB Charles Rist Hunt. DE/OLB Parker Blount, RB Trey Villavaso, DE Ryan Stafford, and OL Braxton Hill.
Team Outlook: “We will run a new 3-4 Defense in 2024. We will be replacing a few on Defense. Big Offensive Line with 3 starters coming back with a great Offensive Line coach in Mike Todd,” said coach Chet DeLee.
This has a chance to be one of the more talented teams in a long time if they can stay healthy like most football teams for a full season. The Offense will return one of the best Offensive Lines the school has produced in a long time lead by OT/ OG Cooper Taylor (6-6, 265), OG Lee Jude Reed (6-4, 320) strong kid, OT Mason Dorsey (6-3, 275), OT Pierson Fudge (6-2, 210), and OC/ OG/DT Kaine Cornette (6-3, 261).
The QB spot is strong with Athlete Parker Nettles (5-11, 195) a really good runner and Athlete for the program. The skill spots on Offense you have FB/RB/DE Isaac Garba (5-11, 226), WR/CB Elliot Fuge, WR/CB Kevin Windham 4.45 speed, TE/LB John Barley Dawson (6-3, 215) SR prospect, and WR/CB Brody Diel (6-0, 160) all Athletic really good players for both sides of the football. The Defense you have the Athletic LB John Barley Dawson, DE Isaac Garba (Deadlifts 505 pounds) also a
2 way starter, DT Deacon White (6-2, 245) , LB/FB Evan Wiley (5-10, 185) transfer from Zachary HS with alot of experience, OLB Cole Atkinson (6-0, 185) , CB/NB Colt Bergeron (5-10, 175) SR, and CB/Safety Issac Jenkins a talented young Defensive Back. There are more players who will help this program win in 2024 DT Edwin Smith (6-0, 215) , QB Michael Kirby (6-1, 190), Kristopher Ellis Rogillio (6-2, 170) , LB/RB Cade Henderson (5-6, 160), LB/RB Caleb Crawford (5-6, 175), and WR Denny Qiu (6-0, 172), Special Teams will be strong with Zachary HS transfer Kicker/Punter Ryan Burns (6-0, 180) a SR and a really good player. Long Snapper Kaden Wicker will start to help with Special Teams to give this team a strong unit overall.
Zachary Looks to Get Back to State Championship
The Zachary Broncos are starting over to some degree after reaching the state championship game a year ago. Only four starters return for the Broncos, two on each side of the ball. Zachary High School graduated 17 starters from last year’s state runnerup team and now, they’ll have to rely on a lot of new faces in 2024.
Zachary will also work to figure out who their starting quarterback will be once the season starts this fall. Caleb Gonzales and Henry Green are competing for that starting role, with Gonzales having played a number of starters snaps last year backing up Hudson Spangler.
Coach David Brewerton is once again planning for a deep playoff run, that after losing to Ruston in the 5A state title game a year ago, but he knows that he’s going to have to get some back-up players from last year’s team to emerge if they want to make it back to the Superdome in December.
Head Coach: David Brewerton (11th year)
2023 Record: 12-2
2023 Playoffs: Runner Up in Class 5A. Lost to Ruston HS 31-17.
2024 Playoffs: Non-Select
Key Players Graduated: LB Ethan Veal (ULL), WR/FS Luke Wisham (ULL), TE/WR Trey’dez Green (LSU), OT Kavion Broussard (Ole Miss), CB Dave Peterson, LB Kameron Peterson, RB Kameron Thomas (Arkansas State), QB Hudson Spangler, DB Dillan Durand, WR Tyson
With the start of the 2024 Football Season, Zachary Football has announced our 4 captains for the upcoming year! Voted on by their teammates and coaches these broncos will lead us into the 2024 Season. Senior Quarterback Caleb Gonzales, Senior Safety Camorie Mcknight, Senior Defensive Lineman Sean Hamilton and Senior Offensive Lineman Clifton Webb will be our 4 captains this year!
George (Grambling State), LB Stetson Bell.
Team Outlook: The Zachary program in the last 10 years is one of the best in the South playing in 5 State Title games, winning 4 out of the 5, and averaging over 11 wins a year for the last 10 years. The staff and community in Zachary work hard and have special people in place to support their program. I had a chance to see the team in Spring and they look like a program that is not going anywhere and have a chance
to play for a 5th State Title in 2024 and their 6th appearance in 11 years. The program beat some great teams in 2023 ST. Augustine, West Monroe, Central, Barbe, Salmen, Destrehan, and Dutchtown and only lost 2 games won in overtime to Catholic HS BR 35-28 and State Title game against Ruston HS.
The Offense will have a new QB and in the lead for the job going into the fall will be Caleb Gonzales, who has lettered and seen time in games and knows the system. The run will
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have options in Da’Veion Ruffin (5-10, 185)SR, RB Nate James (58, 190) and look for some younger players to compete for that 3rd spot in Summer. The passing game lost a lot of experience at WR but return some talented players in WR Christian Brooks, SR Jaiden Cockerham (5-10, 165), WR/RB Tre’lan Septs (5-10, 160) in line to be the third back 4.5 speed, WR Trey Chaney (5-9, 185)SR, WR Trikoby Rheames and WR Asher Carter. The Offensive Line lost some experience but like WR return some really good players in OG Keidrick Bailey, center Braeden White, OT Clifton Webb (6-4, 275) sleeper DI player, and OL Ian Boyd (6-2, 270).
The Defense will have the potential in time to be pretty good after losing several starters from the 2023 team. Up front the Defense will be led by DT Sean Hamilton (6-2, 270)SR really talented player, DT Michael Thomas, DE Cartier Brown, DT Javon Dent (5-11, 270)SR, DE Detroy Posey (6-3, 210), and DT Calvin Duncan. The rest of the Defense you have LB Michael Septs (6-0, 205) SR, LB Dylan Shelmire leader, OLB Isaiah Stokes new starter 4.5 speed, MLB Tyson Kimble, LB Donovan Beathly, Safety Camorie KcKnight (5-9, 170), Safety Clyde Jones, CB Kenjaylen Nixon (5-8, 165) SR, CB Xakarri Hogan, and Safety Galen Conrad a big time player. Special Teams one of the best Kickers returns in his 2nd year to start Rafael Costa (6-3, 198).
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TODAY AND EVERY TUESDAY: Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m. at the West Feliciana Parish Library, 5114 Burnett Road, St. Francisville. This event is ideal for preschoolers ages 2 through 4, but younger and older siblings are welcome to join in the fun! Visit https://www. wfplibrary.org/events for more information.
Tuesday, September 10 and 24: Clothes Closet in Clinton. Every second and fourth Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Blessed by Grace and the East Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council invite the community to visit the Clothes Closet at the Council’s office, 12080 Marston Street. Please use the side entrance. This is an opportunity for those in need to find essential items. For more information, please call 225663-0696.
Wednesday, September 11 at 11 a.m.: Bow Making Class at Audubon Regional Library’s Jackson Branch. Get into the spirit of fall decorating as we explore the fundamentals of bow making and pick up some cool tricks along the way. Address: 2637 Highway 10. For more information, call 225-634-7408 or visit www. audubonregional.net.
Wednesdays—September 11, October 9, and Every Second Wednesday: “Homeschool Hangout” at Audubon Regional Library’s Clinton Branch. Time: 11 a.m. Address: 11023 Bank Street. Come in and sign up today to network with library staff and other homeschoolers. Learn about upcoming events and resources the library offers. Make new friends, enjoy fun activities, and discover how the library can support your educational journey! Call 225-683-8753.
Fridays, September 13 and 27: Evening Sky Viewing at BREC Highland Park Observatory, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ages 6 and over. Free. For more information, call 225-768-9948 or visit observatory@brec.org. Saturdays, September 21 and 28, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. also available.
Friday, September 13 at 11 a.m.: Roald Dahl Day Celebration at Audubon Regional Library’s Clinton Branch, 11023 Bank Street. Join us for popcorn and a family-friendly movie (rated PG) on the big screen. Bring your blankets for comfortable seating. For more information, call 225-683-8753.
Saturday, September 14: Resource Expo and Color Run & Walk at the West Feliciana Parish Sports Park, 10226 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., blood drive; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Resource Expo; 11 a.m., Color Fun Run & Walk. The West Feliciana Hospital is sponsoring this free family event. Visit wfph. org for more information.
TODAY and EVERY TUESDAY at 6 p.m.: Big River Running Club meets at Big River Pizza, 5725 Commerce Street in St. Francisville, for a 5K run and walk followed by extended Happy Hour pricing on draft beer, wine, and cocktails for participants. For more information, contact Devan Corbello at devan@visitstfrancisvillela. com.
TODAY, TUESDAYS: The Rotary Club of St. Francisville invites you to join the members at West Feliciana Parish Library for one hour at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays to find out how you can become a member and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our community, and in ourselves. Breakfast is served. For more information, visit stfrancisvillerotary.org or rotary.org.
Saturday, September 14: First East Feliciana 4-H Archery 3D Invitational for both individuals and teams. Place: Bob R. Jones Idlewild Research Station, 13248 Gross Road, Clinton. Eligible participants: all current 4-H members and alumni, and 4-H shooting sports coaches and parents. Team member scores will also qualify as individual competition. Cost: $25 for individuals and $40 for teams. To register, visit tinyurl.com/vj4hy2mv. To sponsor a target, call Kayla Banta, assistant extension agent, at 225-683-3101.
Saturday, September 14: Help Create Happy Tales for Happy Tails! Is there room in your home and your heart for one more? Stop by Happy Tails dog adoption day at Tractor Supply, 7327 Highway 61 in St. Francisville. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But no need to wait! Call or email Michelle Hamilton, Happy Tail Rescue, for details about the dogs now looking for homes: 225-245-4123 or thehappytailrescue@ outlook.com.
Saturdays, September 14 and 28: Greater Baton Rouge Model Railroaders will exhibit its model train collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3406 College Street in Jackson, behind the Republic of West Florida Museum. No admission fee. For further information, or to book space at no charge for a birthday party, please email maczilla1@bellsouth.net or call 713-858-9251.
NOW through Sunday, September 15: A Shoe Drive is under way to benefit both small businesses in developing nations and the Mighty Knights football team and cheer squad. Team Mom Ashley Rogillio asks that the community donate shoes at Fun Time Pools, 4860 Highway 19, Zachary (near Winn Dixie), Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donors can arrange for pick-up by calling Rogillio at 225310-9058 or emailing mightyknightsfootball@ gmail.com. Proceeds will help the team with costs for equipment, uniforms, and the end-ofyear banquet. Funds2Orgs facilitates shoe drive fundraisers by collecting donated shoes and redistributing them to micro-entrepreneurs in developing nations.
Monday, September 16: Candidate Forum Night, 6:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 9513 Highway 19, Wilson, Louisiana, the Rev. John Sanders, Pastor. Sponsor: East Feliciana Minister’s Conference, Dr. Burnett G. King, president. All candidates on the East Feliciana ballot have been invited to speak. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please join us! For more information, please visit efmc4@yahoo.com or call 225-202-8431.
Monday, September 16: Coffee—OLLI at LSU, Felicianas Chapter. Horticulturist Jessie Hoover, LSU AgCenter extension agent for East and West Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes, and coordinator with Feliciana Master Gardeners, will present “Fall Gardening Tips, Louisiana Super Plants, and More.” Members and guests will also discuss OLLI’s new fall classes. Registration, which began August 26, will continue through October 2. Classes begin September 23 and end November 2. For more information, please email rhonda.young4@ gmai.com.
THIRD TUESDAYS—September 17: The East Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council’s monthly meeting takes place at the EFDAA Council office, 12080 Marston Street in Clinton. Time: 5 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Please use the side entrance. For more information, please call 225-663-0696 or email secretaryefdaac@outlook.com.
Wednesday, September 18: Live Music at the Merc: Kyle Wilson will perform at The Green Door at H. Mercantile, 12408 St. Helena Street (Highway 10), Clinton, Louisiana, beginning at 6 p.m. Food TBD. For more information, call 225-244-7110 or visit hmercantile.com or @ thegreendoorathmercantile.
Thursday through Saturday, September 19 at 3 p.m. to September 21 at 11:30 a.m.: Revive Retreat for Bloom Together—Christian Homeschool Moms. Place: “The Hill at St. Francisville,” 15379 Highway 10. Host: Katie McElveen. Visit www.bloomtogether.co/reviveretreat for details!
Saturday, September 21: Sourdough 101— The Basics of Bread Baking. Place: The Green Door at H. Mercantile, 12408 St. Helena Street, Clinton, Louisiana. Time: 10 a.m. All participants will take home a starter, a recipe card, and prepared dough. Please bring a large spoon, a cutting board, and a large bowl with a lid. Fee: $50. Visit hmercantile.com to purchase tickets. For more information, visit hmercantile. com or @thegreendoorathmercantile or call 225244-7110.
Saturday, September 21: A Walk in the Past at Oakley Plantation, 1795–1821. This story begins with the arrival in West Feliciana of Ruffin and Lucretia Gray and their 20 enslaved workers, and describes how both free and enslaved wrested and developed lands from the wild to create one of the largest and wealthiest plantations in Louisiana. Times: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Location: Audubon State Historic Site, 11788 Highway 965, St. Francisville. For more information, please contact the park at 225-6353739.
Saturday, September 21: MKNZ Band Live at The Francis Southern Table and Bar, 6747 Highway 61, St. Francisville. For more information, call The Francis at 225-635-0033.
Monday, September 23: Deadline to register for Pickleball Doubles Tournament, BREC at Greenwood Community Park Racquet Facility, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. Round Robin format. Ages 18 and over. Tournament director: Robert Kelly. Contact robertkelly@brec.org or 225-209-8310.
Tuesday, September 24, and the Last Tuesday of Every Month at 6 p.m.: Free yoga (all levels) at the West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen. Please do not eat beginning one hour before class, and please bring a yoga mat. Classes convene in the Brick Gallery; please enter through the courtyard or the gravel driveway. For more information, visit www. WestBatonRougeMuseum.org.
Friday, September 27: Downtown Live at the Gazebo Concert with Phat Hat Band, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come on down to downtown Zachary for an evening of live music, dancing in the streets, food trucks, local vendors, and more! For more information, please email ashleigh.mchugh@
cityofzachary.org.
NOW through September 27: Pop Up Art Exhibit featuring works by Elaine Erikson and Ronnie Collins at the Julien Poydras Museum and Art Center in New Roads. A grant from the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area funds this collaborative project of the Arts Council of Pointe Coupée and the Pointe Coupée Historical Society. Place: 500 West Main Street. Times: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Mindy LaCour at 225-638-6575 for additional information.
DURING SEPTEMBER: Art Guild of Louisiana exhibits and workshops: The River Road Show through September 26, the autumn judged show from September 12 through November 14, “Analyzing your Art” with Larry Downs on Thursdays, “Who’s That? (People in the Landscape)” watercolor workshop with Robert Loflin on Saturdays, life drawing sessions everyWednesday night. For information, check agl@artguildlouisiana.org or contact Olivia Pass: oliviapass@bellsouth.net or 225-302-3524.
Saturday, October 5: The Second Annual Walk for Life in the Felicianas. Hosts: Landmark Bank and Feliciana Bank. Participants will gather at Landmark Bank on St. Helena Street (Highway 10) in Clinton. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the Walk at 9. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, please email ACS@landmarkbankla.com or call 225-683-3371.
Saturday, October 5: Dan Klein’s Wild West Stick Horse Rodeo for children ages 3 through 7 includes Barrel Racing, Bronco Busting, Goat Tail Pulls, and a Duck Chase. In addition, for Buddy Barrel Pickup, parents will ride the stick horses to pick up their child, who then rides pillion (behind them) to compete in that event. Place: “the little park” that abuts Zachary Town Hall. Time: Sign up is at 9 a.m., and the rodeo “starts promptly at 10.” Competitors may use a stick horse that Mr. Klein provides or may bring their own “if they think he’s faster than ours.” The admission fee for all over age 7 is $5; those 7 and under enter free; and the fee for children who compete is $10. All children who sign up to compete receive “a bag full of goodies” with their contestant number. All proceeds benefit Zachary Rotary Club. For more information, or to help sponsor this event, please call Mr. Klein at 225978-5104.
Saturday, October 5: The Pink Fascinator Tea, a Breast Cancer Awareness Soiree. Sponsor: The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guest speaker: Oncologist Dr. Constance Blunt. “Our mission is to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment…to address the health disparities and inequalities among African Americans in the Metropolitan Baton Rouge area by educating the community on the importance of screenings, early diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer.” Place: Milton J. Womack Ballroom, 6201 Florida Boulevard, Baton Roue. Time: noon to 2 p.m. Light hors d’oevres. Tickets: $30 at Eventbrite.
EVERY SATURDAY IN OCTOBER—October 5, 12, 19 and 26: The Corn Maze at Burden will open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Night Maze will take place only on the 26th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy the maze, sunflower fields, the petting farm, a hayride, picking satsumas, climbing a hay mountain, exploring the corn crib, playing gargantuan team games, and picking a pumpkin to take home. Presale tickets only; go to https://bit.ly/CornMaze24. Location: The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden, 4560 Essen Lane, just off Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge.
Thursday, October 10 at noon through Saturday,
October 12 at 1 p.m.: Restored, Refreshed, Renewed Ladies Retreat is a transformative Christian retreat designed specifically for women who have experienced abuse, loss, and traumatic situations. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for these women to come together and find healing and restoration in their lives. Place: “The Hill at Saint Francisville, 15379 Highway 10. Contact eventbrite to register.
Saturday, October 12: Enjoy a Morning Birding Walk with a Baton Rouge Audubon Society guide at Audubon State Historic Site, the park where John Audubon himself once birded. Preregistration is required. For times and information, please contact the park at 225-635-3739. Location: 11788 Highway 965, St. Francisville.
Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19: The Southern Garden Symposium in St. Francisville offers lectures, workshops, and tours of the gardens at Afton Villa and Rosedown State Historic Site. To register, visit: thesoutherngardensymposium.org.
Thursday, October 24: Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screenings, “Prevention on the Go,” by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Woman’s Hospital. Time and place: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury Office, 12064 Marston Street in Clinton. To schedule an appointment, call 225-425-8034.
Friday, October 25: The Mayor’s Community Prayer Luncheon. Zachary Mayor David McDavid warmly invites community members to join him at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church Zachary, 4200 Main Street. A complimentary fried fish lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event’s guest speaker will be Colonel Paul Pride, a distinguished retired superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. With over three decades of service, Colonel Pride is celebrated for his dedication to public safety, his integrity, and his leadership, having risen from a state trooper to the highest rank with the Patrol. “The community prayer luncheon offers a chance for our citizens to come together, reinforcing values like compassion and service as we pray for a prosperous and safe future for our city,” says the mayor.
Saturday, October 26: Slaughter Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Slaughter Town Hall. Food vendors, shopping vendors, music, and activities for kids. For vendor and sponsor information, email slaughter.civic@yahoo.com, call 225-9312470, or visit Facebook: @Slaughtercivic.club.
Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27: During “A Revolutionary War Living History,” Audubon State Historic Site remembers the contributions of its own founder, who fought during the Revolutionary War in Louisiana, with two days of programs centered around the sights and sounds of the campaign. On this weekend, the park presents the Revolutionary War in Louisiana for our adult audiences and families. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday, Revolutionary War reenactors will recreate a skirmish, a brief encounter of the adversaries. For more information, please contact the park at 225-635-3739.
Sunday, October 27: The City of Zachary invites local businesses to join the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat! Time and place: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Downtown Zachary (Lee Street). Showcase your business or organization by decorating a trunk! Children will trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk, making this a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community and increase your visibility. Event details: Around 1,500 children are expected, so please bring enough candy or treats. Set-up starts at 1 p.m. and must be finished by 2:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Monday, October 14. Sign up using the link https://forms. office.com/r/g35VpCq0Az. For questions, please email ashleigh.mchugh@cityofzachary.org.
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For rent (1) very nice furnished Travel Trailer
Utilities included. Under roof. $600.00 per month. Tyrone Dubroc at 303 Highway 68 Jackson LA 70748. Call 225-721-2730.
For Rent 3 BR 2BA mobile home in West Feliciana Parish. $900 a month $900 deposit. 6 months lease required. 225-439-8399
HELP WANTED/ SERVICES OFFERED
Experience Labor Workers Needed in the Felicianas call 225-955-7584
Bank of Zachary - Universal Banker: Bank of Zachary is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a Full-Time Universal Banker position. This position offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with prior teller, cash handling, customers service, or retail sales experience who are interested in beginning a career w ith opportunities for growth and development. Universal Bankers perform all Teller duties along with providing support in many aspects of retail with a broad knowledge of the bank’s products and services, along with account opening. Must be customer focused with ability to mu lti-task and perform as a team player. Stable work history and high school diploma or GED required. 1-2 years prior/current banking, sales, cash handling, and/or customer service experience required. EEO/AA/M/F/VETERAN/DISABLED. Send all resumes to hr@bankofzachary.com.
NOW HIRING. Cashier and Kitchen help needed. 5am-2pm. Apply in person at TMC Concessions, 4347 High Street, Zachary (Next to Chris’s Specialty Meats) or
includes demolition of an existing concrete parking lot, and construction of a pre-engineered metal building and associated sidewalks. Plumbing stub-ups for the plumbing fixtures, conduit for the stage lighting, projector, and projector screen and blocking for all restroom accessories are to be installed as part of the base bid. Additive Alternate #1 consists of all plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, urinal, and drinking fountains), all bathroom accessories, all toilet partitions, and flooring finishes. Blocking for these items is base bid. Additive Alternate #2 consists of a new 620 SF pre-fabricated aluminum canopy connecting the existing classroom building with the new multi-purpose building. Additive Alternate #3 consists of stage curtains, track lighting, and a projector/projector screen. All necessary blocking and electrical conduit are to be run for these items as part of the base bid. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Mougeot Architecture. Printed copies are not available from the Designers, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through the Architect. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at Mougeot Architecture, 10343 Siegen Lane Building 7, Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810. Phone: (225) 767.1717. Attention: Brooke Robert, Email: brooke@mougeotarchitecture. com. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM on September 26, 2024, at 2944 LA-412, Slaughter, LA 70777, however, attendees will meet at the main office beforehand. The Owner reserves the right to reject any all bids for just cause. In accordance with LA. R.S. 38.2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the Owner. Envelopes containing bids and bid guarantee must be sealed, marked with the project name, and with the Contractor’s name as it appears on the License and Louisiana Contractor’s license number on the outside of the envelope. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid Bond form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond or must be Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A. M. 2009. Best’s Key Rating Guide. If surety qualified by virtue of Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key rating Guide. The bid Bond shall be in favor of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five (5%) by any method is acceptable. Bids shall be accepted from Contractor’s who are license under LA. R. S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. The bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA. R. S. 38:2212 (A) (1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R. S. 38:2214. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing the policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorneyin-fact. Deborah Chandler, President, Slaughter Community Charter School Board
