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Livingston Parish Public Schools joins state lawsuit challenging new, federal Title IX regulations

Superintendent Jody Purvis, Taylor Purvis, Holden High School weightlifting coach David White, Mollie Bailey, Raievah Craddock, and School Board Member Brad Sharp.
The Livingston Parish School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to join a state lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s recent changes to its interpretation of Title IX …
A funeral procession and service was held for former Gov. Edwin Edwards, Louisiana’s only four-term governor, in downtown Baton Rouge on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Public viewing for Edwards, who passed away on Monday, July 12, was held in Memorial Hall in the State Capitol on Saturday, July 17. The next day, his casket was carried to the Old State Capitol for a private service, followed by the burial.
Tax revenues still above pre-pandemic collections
(The Center Square) – Decreased tax revenues are still 19% above prepandemic collections, Louisiana officials said Thursday. Ben Vincent, an economist with the Legislative Fiscal Office, …
Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Research arm of Congress asks for $916 million, says it provides $70 billion in benefits
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office, the research arm of Congress, wants $916 million for fiscal year 2025, a fraction of the $70.4 billion in financial benefits the …
Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., April 6, 2022.
Extending Trump tax cuts would add $4 trillion to deficit, CBO says
(The Center Square) – New projections show that extending provisions of President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cut past their sunset dates would add $4 trillion to the federal deficit over the next …
Gallery

SPRING FEST 2024 | Small-town charm draws over 10,000 visitors

<p>Over 10,000 visitors flocked to Denham Springs' Antique District for the 2024 Spring Fest.</p>

Saturday’s Spring Fest held in the Denham Springs Antique District had event organizer Al Bye hopping. President of the Antique Village Merchant’s Association, Bye found himself scrambling …

Sports
Albany defeated Tara, 12-0, in teams’ spring game that was held on May 10 at Tara.
Albany’s Antoine Taylor brought home his first career state championship on May 3 at LSU.
Albany’s Zaden Tullos has signed a letter of intent to attend Heidelberg and to play football.
Opinion

Clark Robertson: What's that plant?

Often, I am asked by homeowners to identify plants. Out of nearly 400,000 plants in the world, only around 2500 are native to Louisiana. Of course, this doesn’t include invasive species, or the …

OPINION | How Ukraine wins

With the successful House of Representatives vote on Ukraine aid behind us, the Senate and the White House will move quickly to put the $61bn package into law. No doubt the US military has already …
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Arts and Entertainment
Levi Milton Elementary 4-H members when they heard the winner of the Song & Yell competition.

Livingston Parish 4-H presents winners at 4-H Achievement Day

Livingston Parish 4-H Achievement Day – April 26, 2024 Overall Club Awards: Overall 1 st Place Green Division – Frost Elementary Overall 2 nd Place Green Division – …

Child Advocacy Services recognized as a 'Dudley DeBosier Difference Maker'

Each year, Dudley DeBosier selects organizations that are working to create a positive impact on our community. This year Child Advocacy Services (CAS) was one of four non-profit organizations …
Obituaries
Beverly Howze Williams
OBITUARY | Beverly Howze Williams
Beverly Howze Williams, born January 7, 1945, departed from this earth to be in the loving arms of our Lord, her Father early Tuesday morning, May 7 th , 2024, surrounded by her loving family. …
OBITUARY | Peggy Threet Parker
Graveside services for Peggy Threet Parker of Watson, Louisiana, formerly of Weir, Mississippi were held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, at New Haven Baptist Church Cemetery near Weir, Mississippi. The …
Martha Jeannette (Carter) Reynolds
OBITUARY | Martha Jeannette (Carter) Reynolds
Martha Jeannette (Carter) Reynolds, age 74, died unexpectedly in her home on March 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late, Ernest “Coon” Reynolds. She was born on September 13, 1949, in Bunkie. …
<p>Donald Facundus</p>
OBITUARY | Donald Wilson Facundus
Donald Wilson Facundus, 80 years old, gained his wings on February 27th, 2024. He was a resident of Argyle, Texas, but lived most of his life in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He was a loving husband, …
<p>Barbara Cutrera</p>
OBITUARY | Barbara Cutrera
Barbara Cutrera passed away at home on February 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family . Mrs. Cutrera was born in New Orleans and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 66 years. She was a …