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Waste Collection day set for October 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at Department of Public Works facility

Livingston Parish Litter Abatement Director Lynda Gardiner appeared before the Parish Council Thursday night to announce a free waste tire collection day set for Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. until noon.
Livingston Parish Litter Abatement Director Lynda Gardiner appeared before the Parish Council Thursday night to announce a free waste tire collection day set for Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. until …
A stray dog is discovered feeding her puppies.
Stray animals remain a problem in Livingston, but a new shelter may be in the works
The Humane Society of Louisiana (HSLA) has fielded calls about stray and abandoned animals from Livingston residents since the late 1980s, when the group was in its infancy. The calls have never …
Thousands visit 'Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute' during five-day run at Sidney Hutchinson Park
Sandi McGrew is not a professional motivational speaker, nor is she an ordained minister of the Gospel. She doesn’t claim to possess the gift of gab, and her name wasn’t on the …
Entergy Solutions provides incentive for energy-saving upgrades at local rice mill
 Farming in Louisiana is more than just a livelihood; it’s the backbone of local communities and a vital part of the state’s economy. In this spirit, Kennedy Rice Mill, a prominent …

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Sports
Albany celebrates Homecoming night on Oct. 4 with a game against Jefferson Rise Charter.
Albany plays its first official road game this week with a trip to Independence on Sept. 27.
Albany was topped by East Feliciana, 20-6, in a home game held Sept. 20.
Opinion

OPINION | Everyday Economics: Expect less dovish Fed chatter in the week ahead

"We'll know neutral by 'its works.' We will gradually remove restrictions and observe how the economy reacts," the Federal Reserve chair said almost two weeks ago when the Central Bank delivered a 50 …

OPINION | Just another frivolous climate lawsuit

A leftwing judicial influence group is finding the spotlight unwelcome. The Environmental Law Institute’s Climate Judiciary Project (CJP) brands itself as an objective source for judges …
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Clark Robertson: Frightening Turf

For many people, October means harvest festivals, pumpkin patches and apple picking. There’s also the sightings of ghouls and goblins, witches, caldrons, and spiderwebs. Sometimes these …

Livingston Parish Master Gardeners host fundraiser to donate money to local schools for new gardens

Sean Baumann has the perfect recipe for brewing a nice batch of worm tea, and he’s more than willing to share it. Take a five-gallon bucket and toss in a few clumps of alfalfa grass …
Obituaries
Eula Devall Street
OBITUARY | Eula Devall Street
Eula Devall Street passed at the age of 90 on September 27, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1934 to her parents John T. Devall and Emma Lou Devall. Eula was a dedicated homemaker and devoted her …
OBITUARY | Beth Achord
Obituary: Marshall Funeral Home Photography Official Obituary of Elizabeth Comeaux Achord November 4, 1946 ~ August 7, 2024 77 Years Old 1 Tree, Flower, or Condolence has been …
OBITUARY | Sandra Lynn Turner
Obituary: Sandra Lynn (Sandie) Turner, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024. Sandie was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Della and Edward Turner. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and …
Miss Randee Lane Palmer
OBITUARY | Miss Randee Lane Palmer
Miss Randee Lane Palmer, a life-long resident of Denham Springs died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on April 27, 1946.
Kameron Eugene Mayeaux
OBITUARY | Kameron Eugene Mayeaux
Kameron Eugene Mayeaux passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 5.  He was born on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Women’s Hospital in Baton Rouge to his loving parents, Kaitlyn and Seth Mayeaux.