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Elsie Maxine Cobb-Wright, a New Roads native, received the St. Louis IX Service Award from New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond for outstanding service to the Catholic Church on May 15. The Order of St. Louis IX award was established in 1975 to honor laypersons who have made an extraordinary contribution of their time and talents to local churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. From left are Cobb-Wright, Aymond and Father Fred Kaddui, All Saints Catholic Church. Submitted

Agriscience students at Livonia High School may be taking to the skies soon. Agriculture teacher Clayton Chenevert recently attended a drone education program at Walker High School, in Livingston Parish.

Cultures crossed paths recently in downtown New Roads as Pointe Coupee Parish welcomed winemakers and wine purveyors from Napa Valley for the inaugural “Wine Down on False River.” The event featured the local flavors, retailers and artists of Pointe Coupee Parish. More than 700 local and visiting guests sipped and sampled wines poured by new friends from Napa Valley.

Catholic High of Pointe Coupee students Jake Eaves and Landon Frey will spend the day at the State Capitol to experience the Agriculture Committee in session. They were chosen from applicants throughout the state to participate in the LSU Ag Junior Leadership Program. Submitted