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Louisiana Democrats’ near-miss on Senate seat gives party hope for governor’s race

Jamie Davis, the Democratic candidate in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, addresses supporters at his election night party Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Baton Rouge.
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Jamie Davis’ narrow loss to U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Baton Rouge, has given Louisiana Democrats hope they could unseat a slate of Republican statewide elected …
First lady Melania Trump greets student presenters at the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge National Champion Awards on June 9, 2026, on the Blue Room Balcony of the White House.
Melania Trump attending LSU-Alabama game to announce scholarship fund
( Louisiana Illuminator ) - First lady Melania Trump will attend LSU’s football game Saturday to announce an endowment to the university that will support students from the foster care …
Trees in Bayou Pierre Part on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
New study says river diversions key to restoring coastal swamp forests in Louisiana
(Louisiana Illuminator) — Coastal swamp forests are perhaps one of the most iconic Louisiana wetlands. They are made up of mainly Cypress and Tupelo trees, supporting a wide range of ecosystem …
Economic development and civic leaders representing five Northshore parishes gathered at Southeastern Louisiana University on November 3, 2026, to explore opportunities for regional collaboration. Pictured: Dr. William Wainwright, Southeastern Louisiana University; Dildred Small-Womack, St. Helena Economic Development Foundation; Russell Richardson, St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation; Melody Lockwood, Livingston Economic Development Council; Stacey Duvic, Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation; Virginia Bell, St. Helena Economic Development Foundation; Adam Knapp, Leaders for a Better Louisiana; and D'Ann Davis, Washington Parish Economic Development Foundation.
Northshore economic leaders gather for meeting at Southeastern University to develop regional, collaborative plan
Economic development leaders representing five Northshore parishes recently gathered at Southeastern Louisiana University for a discussion that could mark the beginning of a new chapter in regional …

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Sports
ALBANY – As the Albany football team heads into its final game of the regular season, Hornets coach Travis Mikel said the team’s approach hasn’t changed. “You just try to get better,” …
Results from the Takedown Hunger Tournament, a preseason event held Saturday at Live Oak.      Boys Varsity Champions 106 lbs - Ayden Breuax, Prairieville HS …
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. St. Augustine (10)                       …
Opinion

OPINION | Wildland fire services should fight wildfire with data

( The Center Square ) - Having worked in fire safety and emergency response for almost 50 years, I have seen extraordinarily brave people fight increasingly extreme wildfires with inadequate tools …

OPINION | EPA's Carbon Repeal Saves Billions, Protects Energy Supplies

( The Center Square ) - In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave America’s coal and gas plants an ultimatum: capture most of your carbon dioxide emissions or close. On …
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Pumpkins

Clark Robertson | From Porch to Purpose: Giving Pumpkins a Second Life After Halloween

The Halloween season may be over, but pumpkins and decorative squash can still be useful long after the costumes and candy are gone. In South Louisiana's warm, humid climate, pumpkins don't last long …

Such boo-tiful pups! | Rescue Rehome Repeat’s bow-wow-ween contest sees costumed companions eager to win grand prize.

At 1:30 PM on Halloween, Rescue Rehome Repeat of South Louisiana held their Bow-wow-ween Costume Contest, a tradition that has been going on since before 2012, encouraging all pet owners and their …
Obituaries
Bernice Needham Fontenot
OBITUARY | Bernice Needham Fontenot
Bernice, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was a resident of Livingston, LA and a member of Springville Baptist Church. Bernice was a loving mother and had a special place in her …
Bonnie Louise Clary
OBITUARY | Bonnie Louise Clary
In loving memory of Bonnie Louise Clary. Bonnie Louise Clary, was called home to be with all family and friends who went on previously.  Bonnie was born November 2, 1937. She  passed …
Gloria Glover Abels
OBITUARY | Gloria Glover Abels
Gloria Glover Abels, 91 years old of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on Saturday, July 6, 1935, in New Orleans, daughter of the late William B. Glover and …
Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
OBITUARY | Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
Sarah Elizabeth 'Sally' Jackson: 1/1/1952 - 8/15/2026 As a child she attended Holy Family and Riley Elem. She graduated from Ullman HS in 1969 and received her BA in Art from Alabama A&M in …
Linda Heinrichs Churay
OBITUARY | Linda Heinrichs Churay
Linda Heinrichs Churay, 81, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Linda was born on October 21, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She moved to Baton Rouge while in high …