Joseph Warren Hays was presented his juris doctorate degree from Loyola Law School on May 12, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He grew up in Ringgold, Louisiana, is a Riverdale Academy 2016 graduate and a 2020 Northwestern State University graduate.  Joseph plans to practice law in Coushatta, Louisiana.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bernard and Mr. and Mrs. John Hays.