By Zoë Pickett

The Village of Shongaloo has received a $25,000 grant from the FY 2024-2025 Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) to make much needed repairs to the town’s Civic Center. Governor Jeff Landry’s office confirmed the award in a letter to Mayor Amanda Sexton.

Sexton said this is not the first time grant funding has brought improvements to the community.

“The last grant I applied for allowed us to replace the Civic Center roof and renovate the bathrooms at our ballfield,” she said. “Our Civic Center still needs a lot more attention, and thanks to our amazing town clerk, Mrs. Tracy Purvis, we were able to get another grant this year.”

The Civic Center is a vital part of life in Shongaloo, regularly rented for community gatherings and housing the Fire Department. With this year’s $25,000 grant dedicated solely to the facility, the village is eager to begin the next round of improvements.