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Why one Louisiana PBM bill passed and another failed: The story behind HB 264 and HB 358

BATON ROUGE = As the 2025 Louisiana legislative session drew to a close, lawmakers passed significant reforms on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) with House Bill 264, but another major PBM …
What are pharmacy benefit managers and why are they in the spotlight?
Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, play a behind-the-scenes role in how Americans get their prescription medications. These companies act as middlemen between drug manufacturers, health insurance …
Livingston Parish Council raises concerns over cell tower proposal, industrial board changes, and legal representation
LIVINGSTON — An otherwise routine meeting of the Livingston Parish Council on Thursday was marked by tense discussion over a proposed cell phone tower, changes to the Industrial Development …
Louisiana Legislature nears final vote on PBM transparency reform bill
The Louisiana Legislature is poised to finalize House Bill 264, landmark legislation aimed at bringing greater transparency and fairness to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who …
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PHOTO GALLERY | Cajun Country Jam 2024 - Sunday

Sawyer Brown rocks the stage as part of their 40 Year Anniversary Tour at the Cajun Country Jam at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday May 25, 2024.

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Doyle' Blakelyn McMorris goes against a defender during their game on June 12.

BASKETBALL | Doyle’s young team hangs tough in 1st half against solid St. Amant squad

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Albany's Yadrieon Williams makes a difficult catch during their 7-on-7 competition at Denham Springs on June 11.
Albany and Denham Springs continued to get ready for the 2025 season in week two of the Robert Graves Metro Baton Rouge 7-on-7 Summer League on June 11 at Denham Springs.
Albany hung on to defeat Hammond in summer league on June 5.
Albany hung on to capture a 35-32 win over Hammond at home in summer league on June 5.
Walker's Gage Poe makes a catch during their 7-on-7 on June 4.
Preparation for the 2025 season continued on June 4, as Walker was one of the sites for the Robert Graves Metro Baton Rouge 7-on-7 Summer League.
Opinion
The Louisiana Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, perform a 19-cannon salute during the Governor's Inauguration at the state capitol in Baton Rouge, La., on Jan. 7, 2024. LANG provided ceremonial support during the inauguration of Louisiana’s 57th governor, Gov. Jeff Landry.

OPINION | Citizens, states are drowning in legislation

Who knew there were this many things that had to be fixed? The legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington are over. Depending on your political perspective, the …

A hydrogen refueling station at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Dec. 29, 2015.

OPINION | Our natural gas advantage: built by rural hands

Out here in rural Pennsylvania, we know the value of hard work, self-reliance, and making the most of what God’s given us. For generations, our land and our people have powered this state and …

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Arts and Entertainment

Clark Robertson: Native Nature

Nature is always full of surprises and the opportunity to learn something new. Coming from a horticultural background, I learned a great deal about plants used in the landscape industry, but not as …

SLU professor Dayne Sherman chats with Kathy Babin at the conclusion of his June 7 talk to the Edward Livingston Historical Association. Sherman outlined the steps he took to solve an old mystery: the identity of his birth parents from Wyoming and how he came to be born in Hammond.

Southeastern Professor’s DNA Search Uncovers Western Roots — and a Love for Saddles

When he was 5 years old, Dayne Sherman overheard an aunt from Tickfaw telling someone that he was adopted. “That brought up all kinds of questions,” the Southeastern Louisiana …

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Obituaries
Frank R. McLavy, Jr.
OBITUARY | Frank R. McLavy, Jr.
Frank R. McLavy, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana at the age of 81. Frank …
Louis Nathan Valenti
OBITUARY | Louis Nathan Valenti
Louis Nathan Valenti, 71, beloved and cherished father, son, and brother, passed away at his home in Idaho Falls on March 5, 2025. Young Lou got his start in the Sportsman’s Paradise of …
OBITUARY | Charles Robert Truax
Charles Robert Truax, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Charles, 83, was a 1960 graduate of Denham Springs High School. He retired …
Tayna Frances “Fran” Strain Galloway
OBITUARY | Tayna Frances “Fran” Strain Galloway
Tayna Frances “Fran” Strain Galloway completed her final earthly “assignment” on February 13, 2025. Flowing out of the love she experienced knowing Jesus Christ, Fran is known …
JoAnn Elizabeth Maggio Wascom
OBITUARY | JoAnn Elizabeth Maggio Wascom
JoAnn Elizabeth Maggio Wascom, aged 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 3, 2025. JoAnn was born on August 11, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Joseph B. and Mary Belle Maggio. She …

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