James Michael LeBlanc and Leslie Basham

Erica Hughes and Marilyn Bertrand

Mandie Ebarb, Katy Larsen, Keith Larson and Lydia Kraft

The Creative Ball 2024 was held in the Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel on May 18. The bi-annual event, presented by The Creative — A J Michael Photography Co Publication, strives to showcase our community’s creative and artistic talent. – Paul Savage Jr.

Gabriel Gafford, Gwen Cardone and Christian Garrett

Brandon Magtalas, Trent Williams, Jonathan Carreon, Arthur Medina and Nico Mangaoang

Audrey Robinson, Kristen Godwin, Amelia Chandler, Kelly Sileil and Caroline Brazzel

Olivia Bauer, Melissa Linn, Bryan Sullivan, Felicia Corley and Hallie McHalffey-Breithaupt

Vicki Cooper and Ali Wilson

Bae Herron

The Company Repertory Theatre presented three one-act plays by Tennessee Williams at East Bank Theatre in May. The program included “This Property Condemned,” “27 Wagons Full of Cotton,” and “Talk To Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen.” — Heather Bryson

Trey Jackson, Daniel Moore, Sara Jarecki and Alan Mathison

Jennifer Jackson, Amber Dawn Landrum and Barry Larson

Meade and Anna Maria Sparke Patton

Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana held its Power of CommUNITY luncheon on May 16 at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Celebrating its 98th year, Goodwill welcomed guest speaker Chris Singleton, a former professional athlete, who shared his story of overcoming his mother’s death from a mass shooting. — Heather Bryson

Chris Singleton and Roy Griggs

David Tinkis, Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana president/CEO, and Mayor Tom Arceneaux

Lynn Stevens, director of workforce development, and Chris Singleton

Vita Riner, Latino 318, and Goodwill Board Member of the Year David Tinkis.

Contributions by Mary Ann Van Osdell, Mark Crawford and Paul Savage. To be included in OTS, e-mail your high-res photos to editor@318forum.com.