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Sales tax proposal to fund school employee pay raises fails

Sales tax proposal to fund school employee pay raises fails

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ALBANY SOFTBALL | Ford, Rogers combine to no-hit Bogalusa

ALBANY SOFTBALL | Ford, Rogers combine to no-hit Bogalusa

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Brilee Ford and Emma Rogers combined on a no-hitter, and the Lady Hornets hit three home runs – two from Ford and one from Jenna Chauvin in a …

SOFTBALL | Live Oak defeats Doyle in tournament play

SOFTBALL | Live Oak defeats Doyle in tournament play

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Live Oak rode a six-run first inning, sparking a 13-3 win over Doyle to highlight the Live Oak Tournament on Saturday.

BASEBALLL ROUNDUP | Walker tops Pine; Doyle, Springfield, French Settlement fall

BASEBALLL ROUNDUP | Walker tops Pine; Doyle, Springfield, French Settlement fall

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Jaxson Hymel and Kaden Peterson combined on a five-hitter and Walker had 10 hits in a 9-1 win over Pine on Friday.

LIVE OAK BASEBALL | Eagles split with Central, rally over Parkview Baptist

LIVE OAK BASEBALL | Eagles split with Central, rally over Parkview Baptist

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Lane Lusk scored on a bases-loaded walk with one out in the top of the seventh inning, lifting Live Oak to a 4-3 win over Central in District …

DENHAM SPRINGS BASEBALL | Denham Springs sweeps Terrebonne in doubleheader

DENHAM SPRINGS BASEBALL | Denham Springs sweeps Terrebonne in doubleheader

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The Denham Springs High baseball team swept a doubleheader from Terrebonne on Saturday as Caleb Klug got a complete game win on an 8-2 victory…

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  2. SOFTBALL | Live Oak defeats Doyle in tournament play
  3. BASEBALLL ROUNDUP | Walker tops Pine; Doyle, Springfield, French Settlement fall
  4. LIVE OAK BASEBALL | Eagles split with Central, rally over Parkview Baptist
  5. DENHAM SPRINGS BASEBALL | Denham Springs sweeps Terrebonne in doubleheader

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Sales tax proposal to fund school employee pay raises fails

Sales tax proposal to fund school employee pay raises fails

  • David Gray | The News
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A tax proposal to fund pay raises for Livingston Parish school employees failed Saturday, meaning the district, traditionally one of the highest-performing in the state, will remain in the bottom half for employee pay. Read moreSales tax proposal to fund school employee pay raises fails

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One day after failing to reach a quorum, parish council cancels March 27 meeting; next meeting April 13

One day after failing to reach a quorum, parish council cancels March 27 meeting; next meeting April 13

  • David Gray | The News
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This time, the meeting was canceled before it got started. Read moreOne day after failing to reach a quorum, parish council cancels March 27 meeting; next meeting April 13

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ALBANY SOFTBALL | Ford, Rogers combine to no-hit Bogalusa

ALBANY SOFTBALL | Ford, Rogers combine to no-hit Bogalusa

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Brilee Ford and Emma Rogers combined on a no-hitter, and the Lady Hornets hit three home runs – two from Ford and one from Jenna Chauvin in a 16-0 win over Bogalusa in District 7-3A softball action Thursday at Albany.

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  • BASEBALLL ROUNDUP | Walker tops Pine; Doyle, Springfield, French Settlement fall
  • LIVE OAK BASEBALL | Eagles split with Central, rally over Parkview Baptist
  • DENHAM SPRINGS BASEBALL | Denham Springs sweeps Terrebonne in doubleheader
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Krewe of Tickfaw donates $31K to Springfield fire department

Krewe of Tickfaw donates $31K to Springfield fire department

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The Krewe of Tickfaw has donated $31,000 to Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 2, which has received nearly $60,000 from the organization in the last two years.

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OPINION | Letter to the editor: Vote yes for strong schools, strong communities

OPINION | Letter to the editor: Vote yes for strong schools, strong communities

  • Mar 24, 2023
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Dear Livingston Parish voters,

  • OPINION | Letter to the editor: Let teachers know you care about them with your vote
  • OPINION | Letter to the editor: Enough is enough in overtaxed Livingston Parish
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Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production
Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production

Spotlight Theater Players presents ‘Sweet Delilah Swim Club’ production | Photo Gallery

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The Spotlight Theater Players presented “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club,” a Jones Hope Wooten comedy, during a three-day run March 16-18 at Wholly Ground Coffee House in Walker.

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Wedding: Kylie Marlee Sceroler & Brady Austin Morris

Wedding: Kylie Marlee Sceroler & Brady Austin Morris

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Friends and family gathered to celebrate the marriage of Kylie Marlee Sceroler and Brady Austin Morris on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

  • Wedding: Brenna Allphin-Smith & Christopher J. Beckman, Sr.
  • Engagement: Kylie Marlee Sceroler & Brady Austin Morris
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  • Proposed townhouse development near ‘worst intersection in town’ brings up traffic concerns
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