Leila Pitchford

Baton Rouge

Community News Reporter and Religion Columnist at The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Around the Felicianas for May 7, 2025

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

May is Hurricane Preparedness Month and it's time to get ready before a hurricane enters the Gulf. Be sure to verify you have appropriate supplies and that your family knows what to do in an emergency. The Feliciana Artist Group in conjunction with the Feliciana Wildflower Festival will hold the Largest Art Show in the Felicianas under one roof from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7. It will be in the Clinton United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of St. Helena Street and Old South Drive.
Around Zachary for May 7, 2025

1 week ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

Metropolitan Councilman Brandon Noel will host a community meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 8, to discuss proposed plans for rezoning property along Samuels Road and the surrounding area. The meeting will take place at Zachary City Hall, 4700 Main St., Zachary. The meeting will include representatives from CSRS, the Planning Commission and Noel. Residents, business owners and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion regarding the proposed changes.
Around the Felicianas for April 30, 2025

2 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

The Feliciana Master Gardeners and St. Francisville Beautiful will hold the St. Francisville Home & Garden Stroll on May 10. Proceeds from the open house, garden tours and afternoon workshops go to 4-H scholarships, school gardens and other community projects. Visit tinyurl.com/4ww7stud for tickets. Tickets are nonrefundable. A plant sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Corbel and Farmers Market Barn. It is open to ticket holders and the public.
Around Zachary for April 30, 2025

2 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

The May 3 election has a couple of items for Zachary residents to vote on.
Around the Felicianas for April 23, 2025

3 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

Several posts on social media have pointed to rising water in the Felicianas. Low water bridges may already be covered. The Friends of Cat Island Facebook page said, "The Mississippi River has a serious rise forecast. It will exceed 40 feet on the Baton Rouge gauge in the next couple of weeks. This will put the entire refuge under water with 15 feet-20 feet on large portions of the refuge."Keep the water levels in mind as you travel the area and stay safe.
Around Zachary for April 23, 2025

3 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

Shred Day comingThe Bank of Zachary is holding free community Shred Days from 9 a.m. to noon at three locations. The Central Branch, 14395 Grand Settlement Blvd., Central, is Saturday, April 26. The Watson Branch, 32240 La. 16, Watson, is May 3. The Main Branch, 4743 Main St., Zachary, is May 3. Documents will be shredded on site. Change made to school calendarThe Zachary Community School District posted a revised 2024-25 school calendar.
Around the Felicianas for April 16, 2025

1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

The East Feliciana Unified Alumni Association's annual Alumni Day is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 26. The event will have games and other fun as well as free food. It will be at the East Feliciana Unified Alumni Center, 10600 Rouchon Road, Clinton. Anyone who attended any school in the East Feliciana Public School System is eligible to join. New members are welcome.
Around Zachary for April 16, 2025

1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

The Port Hudson-Pride Road Project is holding a public open house 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at the Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St.This project proposes adding paved shoulders, reconstructing existing open ditches and installing sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. During the meeting, the public will be able to review conceptual images of the proposed improvements and ask questions of the project team.
Around the Felicianas for April 9, 2025

1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

Wildflower festival seeks sponsorsThe deadline is approaching for sponsorship of the Feliciana Wildflower Project & Festival. The organization is looking for new sponsors who want to be featured on official festival T-shirts, banners and other media. Submit completed sponsorship forms and payment by May 1. Visit https://tinyurl.com/bdfyx67a for forms and information.
Around the Felicianas for April 2, 2025

1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Leila Pitchford

The Azalea Polo Classic is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at West Feliciana Parish Park, 10226 W. Feliciana Parkway, in St. Francisville. The event benefits the West Feliciana Historical Society. Event tickets are $125 per person and include admission to the event, hors d'oeuvres, house wine and beer and prepared cocktails. Must be 21 and older to purchase event tickets (18 and older to attend the event). General admission tickets went on sale Feb. 1. Visit www.azaleapoloclassic.com for information.