Tax revenues still above pre-pandemic collections

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.

(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 …

Fentanyl pills seized by U.S. Custom and Border Protection officers at the Port of Mariposa in Nogales, Ariz. The pills, along with fentanyl powder, black tar heroin, and methamphetamines were concealed in the spare tire of a vehicle attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico, Nov. 6, 2023.

Fentanyl coming to U.S. becoming more deadly, DEA says

(The Center Square) – The illicit fentanyl coming from Mexican cartels is becoming more dangerous, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. The purity level of illicit …

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

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 …

French Settlement's Colin Hutcherson steals second in the state semifinals.

French Settlement comes up short in semifinals

French Settlement was topped by Mangham, 3-1, in the Division IV state semifinals against Mangham at McMurry Park in Sulphur on May 7.

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Albany’s Taylor captures state title

Albany’s Antoine Taylor brought home his first career state championship on May 3 at LSU.

Albany’s Tullos headed to Heidelberg

Albany’s Zaden Tullos has signed a letter of intent to attend Heidelberg and to play football.

Track state championships start May 2

High school track/field fans and athletes are headed to Bernie Moore Stadium on the campus of LSU for the state meet that takes place May 2-4 and Livingston Parish has people competing each day.

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 …

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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 …

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Obituaries

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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