Catahoula's Community Corner

08-27-25 Community Spotlight Donna Fritz Williamson

08-27-25 Community Spotlight Donna Fritz Williamson

08-27-2025 Community Spotlight

     Mrs. Donna Fritz Williamson is a wellspring of quiet strength and perennial optimism, a true source of inspiration for those in her orbit. Her thoughtful and compassionate spirit manifests in countless gestures of kindness, while her cheerful presence is a gift to all who know her.
Joeann's graduation portrait

Joeann's graduation portrait

Growing Up Catahoula: Joeann Edwards

Interview with Mrs. JoeAnn EdwardsI was born at home on the farm outside Harrisonburg. I was born December 11, 1934 to Mr. JosephRoger Buswell and Mrs. Veva Stutson Buswell. Dr. Callahan of Harrisonburg was present for the birth. Igrew up an only child.
07-30-25 Community Spotlight Ruth King

07-30-25 Community Spotlight Ruth King

07-30-2025 Community Spotlight

Ruth King embodies a quiet strength and unwavering optimism that inspires everyone around her. Her cheerful demeanor shines through in every interaction, from the encouraging words she offers to her vibrant, infectious laugh.
06-25-2025 Community Spotlight Jackie Adams

06-25-2025 Community Spotlight Jackie Adams

06-25-2025 Community Spotlight

Catahoula Parish is fortunate to have neighbors like Jackie Adams, whose humble and compassionate nature shines through in the kindness he extends to everyone he encounters, illustrating the power of a single kind word. His kindness resonates deeply within the community, prompting these remarks.
Boys riding bikes

Boys riding bikes

The Village of Harrisonburg's 1st Annual "Bike and Roll"

On May 24th, 2025 the Village of Harrisonburg held their first annual "Bike & Roll". It was a weekend set aside for families to safely ride either their bikes or skate on marked off roads by the Splash Pad. The Splash Pad was open with the event and all the kids had a blast!
Community Spotlight Banner Tristan Langley

Community Spotlight Banner Tristan Langley

05-28-2025 Community Spotlight

     Everyday, there are several people who either work in the food industry or customer service. Unfortunately, there is a stigma that sometimes comes to play for either employment, whether it be "someone gave me attitude, they don't care" or "someone isn't fast enough".
Community Spotlight Mark Harris

Community Spotlight Mark Harris

04-30-25 Community Spotlight

     Mr. Rogers once said, “Imagine what our real neighborhoods would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person.” One individual, Mark Harris, is a humble, compassionate neighbor of Catahoula Parish that treats everyone with acts of kindness.