Jessica Saggio

It seemed like just another day at the Brooke It Forward Foundation in Covington as founder Marie Rudd-Gregory finished up her daily tasks. The organization is known for giving birthday boxes filled with party supplies for kids who would otherwise not hav... See more

For 25 years, Krewe of Selene member Lynn Gordon has been leading the pack. The float lieutenant, known for her exceptional organizational skills, has been guiding the 60 or so women who make up floats No. 14 and 15 for decades. Whether it was recruiting ... See more

Madisonville pharmacist Amie Aertker isn’t just good at filling prescriptions. She also knows how to fill a ballroom and a royal court while she’s at it. And come Carnival season, the Krewe of Tchefuncte volunteer is a go-getter behind the scenes, using h... See more

For months, Krewe of Poseidon volunteer Bruce Harvey has quite literally hammered out details of the group’s newest floats. The handyman with a grand plan has been hard at work completely rejuvenating four dilapidated floats the krewe acquired to restore.... See more

“I just don’t like lyrical anymore,” my 9-year-old daughter said as she plopped down in a chair next to me, plotting an excuse to skip dance. “Well, I like lyrical, but I don’t like my class.” She’s the youngest by a few years, she explained, and just doe... See more