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'Against Litter' Summit held at Livingston Parish Sheriff's Training Center

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser speaks at the 'Against Litter' Summit held at the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Training Center.
Budweiser bills itself as the “King of Beers.” Apparently, it’s also the king of debris that’s scattered along the highways and byways across the state of Louisiana. …
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry speaks in the Louisiana House of Representatives on the opening day of a legislative special session, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk / The Advocate, Pool)
Special legislative session on taxes wraps up, sales tax rate increases with cuts to income and corporate taxes
BATON ROUGE – It’s not often that Louisiana leads the country in any category. But for several years, the state has gone above and beyond in one category: sales tax.  Friday …
Denham Springs Council members Jeff Wesley and Robert Poole listen as resident Arnita Scott discusses the demolition of two family homes on Summers Street.
Council votes unanimously to raze two homes on Summers Street
After several delays, the Denham Springs Council has finally decided that two abandoned structures on Summers Street will be taken down once and for all. Resident Arnita Scott returned to the …
The Livingston Parish Council Chambers
Local voters will decide on December 7 whether Livingston Parish Council can 'engage legal counsel for itself'
Just when the dust is starting to settle after the Nov. 5 presidential election, Livingston Parish voters will return to the polls on Saturday, Dec. 7. Parish residents will have an opportunity …

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Sports
The 2024 Livingston Parish takes place Dec. 9-14 at Springfield Elementary School and is being hosted by Springfield High School.
Albany captured an 87-27 win over Kentwood in a home game on Dec. 2.
Albany split their games in the Dunham Tournament that was held on Nov. 25-26.
Opinion

OPINION | The Postal Service is beyond the president’s help

The United States Postal Service is in dire fiscal straits. America’s mail carrier recently announced that it lost $9.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024, up from $6.5 billion in FY 2023. Things …

OPINION | It's wise to 'scan baby, scan' before 'drill baby, drill'

"Drill, baby, drill!” is the mantra of the triumphant Trump team’s aim to make the United States dominant in world energy production. But where to drill? There’s the rub. Drilling …
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Arts and Entertainment
The Town of Springfield hosted their annual Christmas Parade on Monday, December 02, 2024.

Springfield Christmas Parade continues to grow

After 18 years of organizing the annual Springfield Christmas Parade, Marie Kreutzer finally dragged her husband into the festivities. And now, Peanut is hooked. He’s already looking …

Clark Robertson: Bringing in the Outdoors

Are you team real tree or team artificial tree? According to the American Christmas Tree Association, 94% of Americans put up a Christmas tree in 2022, of which 84% were artificial trees. Despite the …
Obituaries
Buren Tillman Palmer
OBITUARY | Buren Tillman Palmer
Celebration of life services for Buren Tillman Palmer, 80, will be held at Christ’s Community Church, 26574 Juban Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726, Saturday, Nov. 30th, at 11:00 a.m.  Pastor …
OBITUARY | Alice Malone Dowty
Obituary: Alice Malone Dowty died in the early morning of Oct. 18, 2024, at her home in Westport, NY. She was 77 and a former longtime resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana. She was a reporter …
James Ray Cifreo “Brother”
OBITUARY | James Ray Cifreo “Brother”
Obituary: James, age 88, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was a resident of Walker, Louisiana. James served in the Army as a Mechanic and …
Anne Berthelot Mack
OBITUARY | Anne Berthelot Mack
Anne Berthelot Mack, age 74, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was a native of Springfield, and a longtime resident of Albany, LA. Her Church and reading her bible were …
Charles Roby
OBITUARY | Charles "Chuck" Henry Roby
Charles Roby, born December 3, 1935, in Canton, MS, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. Charles served in the Marine …