A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held for Purse Bag Pattie’s, which carries a large selection of bags, jewelry and fleur-de-lis items. On hand for the festivities were (left to right) Julie remondet of the St. John Economic Development Council, Judy Songy of the River Region Chamber of Commerce, St. John Acting Chief Administrative Officer Buddy Boe, Linda Faulk, Sidi Mohabd, Skip Costa, owner Pattie DiMattia, Rita Hewitt, Sammie DiMattia, Jennifer Glidden of the River Region Chamber of Commerce, Councilwoman Darnel Usry and Miss Andouille Queen Kristina Colletta.