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Council discusses grants, road program process in short meeting

Livingston Parish Council Chambers
Intro paragraph One of the meeting’s highlights was a presentation by Jenny Richardson Fore, candidate for 21st JDC Juvenile Court Judge, introduced by Councilmember Billy Taylor. Fore …
Lawmakers propose legislation to revoke District of Columbia's Home Rule Act
(The Center Square) – Legislation has been introduced in Congress to repeal the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. have …
President Donald Trump speaks at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Feb. 7, 2025.
Trump orders federal agencies to review all NGO funding
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Friday directed the heads of all federal agencies to review the taxpayer dollars they spend on non-governmental organizations, known as NGOs. …
President Donald Trump speaks at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Feb. 7, 2025.
Trump: Nippon will invest into, not own U.S. Steel
(The Center Square) — The compromised international buyout of U.S. Steel took an unexpected turn Friday. President Donald Trump revealed that the Japanese-owned company will back away from …

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Sports
Albany came back from a 15-point deficit and took the lead in the fourth quarter, but Doyle hung on for a 51-48 District 8-3A victory at home on Feb. 4.
Albany erased a 16-point third-quarter deficit and tied the game in the fourth quarter, but Doyle was strong down the stretch in a 52-45 District 8-3A win at home on Feb. 4 in front of a packed gym.
Albany won their game over Loranger, 57-44, in a road contest held Jan. 30.
Opinion

OPINION | Trump could defund the health-care system to save money and lives

President Donald Trump faces many problems left by the outgoing Biden administration. One of them is the world’s most expensive health-care system, as millions of Americans struggle to access …

OPINION | Everyday Economics: As new administration enters, economic risks and policy uncertainty

This week begins with the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, marking the start of a new administration with significant economic and policy implications. During his …
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Freeze damage to azaleas

Clark Robertson: How are your azaleas looking?

Put down the pruners and step away from the azaleas. I know most azaleas look kind of sad right now with bronze or even brown and somewhat crispy leaves. Cold damage to azaleas is typically not …

Dr. Antoinette Harrell shares research on African American genealogy in the Florida Parishes with Edward Livingston Historical Society

Dr. Antoinette Harrell is on a mission: to research and record the genealogy of African Americans of the Florida Parishes and encourage others to preserve their own family histories. Harrell, of …
Obituaries
Renette Montgomery Strebeck
OBITUARY | Renette Montgomery Strebeck
Renette Montgomery Strebeck, aged 92, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, in Chelsea, Alabama. She was born on April 14, 1932, in Red Level, Alabama, to Daniel Bullard Montgomery and Lavada …
Florence Norma Scivicque Crowder
OBITUARY | Florence Norma Scivicque Crowder
Florence Norma Scivicque Crowder, 88, went to be with her Lord on December 24, 2024. Florence was born in Head of Island, LA on November 8, 1936. She graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1954 …
Billy Ralph Gibson
OBITUARY | Billy Ralph Gibson
Billy Ralph Gibson Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. A native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Denham Springs, Billy was a loving and supportive husband and father …
Bonnie Sue Stewart Smith Wilson Gibbs
OBITUARY | Bonnie Sue Stewart Smith Wilson Gibbs
Bonnie Sue Stewart Smith Wilson Gibbs, at the age of 86, passed away on December 6, 2024, surround by her loving family. Bonnie was born in Doyle, Louisiana, on December 17, 1937, to her parents, …
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 …