ATLANTA — Alabama running back Derrick Henry was the biggest star of college football’s awards night, as he won the Maxwell Award, given to the college player of the year, and the Doak Walker Award
BATON ROUGE — LSU sophomore running back Leonard Fournette and senior right tackle Vadal Alexander led a group of five Tigers who were selected to the Southeastern Conference Coaches’ All-SEC Teams
NEW YORK — A daughter of Malcolm X and prize-winning authors Gary Paulsen and M.T. Anderson are among the 10 nominees on the National Book Awards’ longlist for young people’s literature.
Bayou Vista Garden Club installed officers for 2015-17 during its May meeting. They are, from left, President Donna Bucci, Vice President Gloria Roy, Recording Secretary Jo Ann Ryan, Treasurer Janice Verret, Corresponding Secretary Annita Blanco, Historian Donna Richard and Chaplain Ann Breaux. Verdie Laws was installed as parliamentarian. The club will be on hiatus during the summer and meet again on Sept. 14.
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Bayou Vista Garden Club’s May meeting was highlighted by the presentation of awards and installation of officers.
Dustin Fuselier was given the Roland Crappell Memorial Award as the City Champion and All-Events Scratch Champion at the John “Push” Rogers Association Tournament. He was honored at the Morgan City U.S. Bowling Congress Bowling Association’s annual awards banquet May 9.