Third-Best Sports Section in Louisiana: St. Tammany Farmer’s Recognition at LSWA Awards Ceremony

The St. Tammany Farmer sports section received recognition as the third-best among all newspapers in the state at the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s annual awards ceremony held on June 23 in Natchitoches. This is a significant achievement for the weekly newspaper, as it was judged in the Open Division, where all newspapers, regardless of staffing levels or circulation, were considered in one category.

The St. Tammany Farmer won multiple awards for its outstanding sports coverage. Sports Editor Joseph Halm finished second in Class II Prep Event for his coverage of Archbishop Hannan volleyball team winning its third state volleyball title in four years. Halm also placed second in the Open Division Breaking News category for his article on Pope John Paul II volleyball coach Danny Tullis resignation following the tragic death of his son, Christian. Additionally, Halm earned third-place honors in Open Class Prep-Amateur Photography for his photograph of Northshore baseball’s Reese Jobert sliding into home after a wild pitch. These accolades contributed to Halm finishing third in Class II Prep Writer of the Year rankings.

The Louisiana Sports Writers Association awards are presented annually during the LSWA convention and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame’s induction festivities. These awards celebrate the outstanding work of the state’s top writers and photographers for the year and are judged by prominent journalists from across the U.S. For those interested in subscribing to The St. Tammany Farmer to receive its award-winning sports section each week, they can call (985) 898-2323 or (504) 262-5998 for more information.