“School Daze-Celebrating Culture, Landmark Achievements,” was the theme for Krewe of The 9’s inaugural Royal Court coronation on June 8 at the Northwestern State University’s television center. Ross Williams and Tan”Keia Palmer were crowned king queen, respectively for the 2026 Mardi Gras season. (from left to right) Albert Middleton and Yolanda Bobb were crowned as Duke and Duchess of Philanthropy and Matthew Craig and Kenesha Coats were crowned Duke and Duchess of Scholarship-completing Williams and Palmer’s court.