The St. Tammany Farmer sports section was recognized 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 received recognition in five different categories, with four of those awards going to Sports Editor Joseph Halm. Halm’s achievements included finishing second in the Class II Prep Event category for his coverage of the 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 the resignation of Pope John Paul II volleyball coach Danny Tullis 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 the 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