Down the fairway: LSU men’s golf alum John Peterson has been honored by his alma mater with the 2011 TAF Male Athlete of the Year award for a senior season in which he was crowned the 2011 NCAA Individual Champion. Peterson wrapped up a brilliant collegiate career as one of the most decorated players in the history of the LSU men’s golf program. He was just the third Tiger to be named the NCAA Individual Champion. Read the full story from LSUsports.net here.
Keep it local: To encourage residents to shop local, the city of Walker has launched a free searchable directory of businesses, churches, schools and nonprofit organizations in the community. Visitors can search for businesses and other entities by category, or use their own search terms to find services. Listings include addresses, contact information, company websites, maps and directions. Check it all out here.
Children’s champion: Boys & Girls Clubs of America has named Greater Baton Rouge chapter President Pat R. Van Burkleo its Southeast Regional Executive of the Year, making him one of five chapter leaders across the country up for the National Executive of the Year Award, to be announced in May at the club’s national conference. The Southeast Region is made up of organizations in 10 states.
