LOUISIANA – Representatives of the Louisiana Community Betterment Association recently presented the LCBA Beautification Award to Duane and Michelle Thompson on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Officials noted the Thompsons have done extensive repairs to the inside and the outside of their residence, located at 216 N. 3rd. Street.

Pictured from left: Randall Cone, LCBA treasurer; Paulette Powelson, LCBA co-chair; Michelle and Duane Thompson, homeowners; Diana Huckstep, LCBA chairperson; Maggie Neff, UEDC director and her infant daughter, Rosie. Photo was taken by Walter Logan, LCBA board member.