Byron Dawson and Bob Davis

Sophia Sanders, Waynette Ballingee, Jessica Milan Miller, Michael Angelo, Jordan Webster and Meaghan Hughes

Jackie Whaley, Lisa Janes, Emmie Nygard and Erin Bristol

Kim and Keith Carter

Stacy Dart, Sonja Bailes and Jarrod Horton

Terri Wells, Shannon Claunch and Virginia St. John

318 Forum and Townsquare Media were top sponsors at the Better Business Bureau Torch Awards held annually at East Ridge Country Club. The event recognizes success in ethics, trust and integrity. The guest speaker was Bryan Dawson, head football coach at Centenary College. — Special to 318 Forum

Carmen Gonzales and Rebecca Bonnevier

Shelli Briery Murphy, Mike Walsworth, John Chaszar and Josh Robinson

Dorothy Hanna

Jenn Ryland

Patton Fritze and George Fritze

Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana showcased the 12 local artists selected to be displayed in the 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art event center at the $270 million+ property, opening first quarter 2025. — Paul Savage Jr.

Karen La Beau and Dyra Turner

Ron Smith

Ronald Cothran and Brittainy Pope

Sydney Parker and Meagan Henry

Friends and family gathered at Bodacious Bar & Q in October for a surprise 70th birthday party for Curt Smith. A large herd gathered and enjoyed barbecue, all the fixin’s, libations and laughs. — Special to 318 Forum.

Neely Coleman, Curt and Jane Smith

Laura Ann and Kurt Coleman

Paul and Phil McNeal and Rayburn and Emily Smith

Debbie Williams and Nancy Devers

Hoy Colgin and Linda Muse

Barbara Dean, Jane Smith and Melody Silvio

Taylor Devers, Curt Smith and Tommy Williams

Contributions by Mary Ann Van Osdell, Mark Crawford and Paul Savage. To be included in OTS, e-mail your high-res photos to editor@318forum.com