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West to be crowned king

While devoting his life to the service of his community through working as a contractor and serving as a deacon in the church, Pine Prairie native Joey West has built up a resumé worthy enough to e

Seeing through raccoon eyes

For some festival queens, wearing the crown is a rite of passage from one generation to the next. Such is the case for the outgoing Miss Boggy Bayou Festival Queen

How it all began 35 years ago

Thirty-five years ago, before Prairie Manor Nursing Home was ever built, the first Boggy Bayou Festival was held where the nursing home now sits.

O’Connor, Lafleur are new senior royalty

At this year’s Boggy Bayou Festival Pageant at Prairie Manor Nursing Home, Mr. John O’Connor was crowned senior king, while Ms. Bernita Lafleur was crowned senior queen.

Ending on a high note

Being crowned queen of a festival presents many opportunities to make cherished memories. That was none different for outgoing Ms. Boggy Bayou Ashley Leger Deville.