INTERNATIONAL RICE FESTIVAL

Kent Brown is Rice Festival Rice Farmer of the Year

Kent Brown has been chosen as the 2017 Farmer of the Year by the International Rice Festival, according to Suzy Webb, festival president. This year’s festival dates are Oct. 19 to 22. Brown was born and raised in the small rural community of Hathaway, just north of Jennings, in Jeff Davis Parish.

Girouard chosen as Honoree of 2017 Rice Festival

Dr. Rustum Ernest Girouard Jr. better known as “Ernest”, has been chosen as Honoree of the 2017 International Rice Festival, according to Suzy Webb, festival president. This year’s festival dates are Oct. 19 to 22. Girouard was born on March 21, 1940, to his parents, Rustum and Frances Girouard.