Ribbon-cutting marks opening of The Purple Lemon

The Purple Lemon, 861 U.S. 90 East in Bayou Vista, had its grand opening Saturday. The Purple Lemon is a thrift store where a variety of items can be purchased, both new and gently used. Proceeds from the store are used to help those in poverty in St. Mary Parish. Pictured are the owners, Stacey Lancaster and Kim Carrier, with their families; Donna Myers, St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce president; Kevin Voisin, parish councilman; as well as many store volunteers. Doves were released at the ribbon-cutting.