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Sport Clips Haircuts invites clients to support Veterans’ Futures during 13th annual "Help A Hero" scholarship campaign

U.S. Army veteran Michael Ventura, a three-time recipient of the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship,” now pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at Texas State University.
Veteran-founded Sport Clips Haircuts is launching its 13th annual campaign for the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program, giving clients nationwide an opportunity to help veterans …
Members of the Livingston Parish Council pose for a picture with members of local law enforcement and first responders at the Livingston Parish Council meeting on October 8, 2026.
Livingston Parish Council proposes two resolutions pertaining to recent unredacted check scandal
The Livingston Parish Council faced quite a bit of community backlash at last night’s meeting for a few items pertaining to the council’s recent check scandal. Just last week, the 21st Judicial …
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser promotes Sonic's Blue Pelican Slush, a specialty drink offered through March 27, 2027, with 100% of proceeds going to Keep Louisiana Beautiful.
Blue Pelican Slush goes statewide to benefit Keep Louisiana Beautiful
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana-inspired Sonic drink created to raise money for litter prevention is now available at all 138 Sonic Drive-In locations across the state. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser …
Former Maurepas School teacher and basketball coach Trey Sparks, center, is escorted into the Livingston Parish Detention Center following his arrest on multiple charges involving juveniles.
Former Maurepas teacher and coach arrested on charges involving juveniles
Ponchatoula, La. — A former Maurepas School teacher and basketball coach faces multiple charges after authorities said an investigation in Ponchatoula uncovered evidence involving juveniles in …
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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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Sports
Live Oak's Cash Davis fights for yardage after making a catch against Dutchtown.

FOOTBALL | Dutchtown cruises past Live Oak

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Albany's Yadrieon Williams (4) battles to get past Episcopal defenders for a first down.
ALBANY – All things considered, Albany football coach Travis Mikel can’t complain about the way his team has handled the circumstances of the past week. The Hornets were forced to forfeit …
Live Oak's Brayson Gaines (50) wraps up Denham Springs' Tanner Koerner (4) during last week's game.
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Karr …
Albany quarterback Jake Milton gets a pass off under pressure from an Episcopal defender during Friday's game.
Episcopal scored a pair of touchdowns in the second half to spark a 16-2 win over Albany in the Hornets’ homecoming game Friday. Episcopal led 2-0 before Luke Dickerson scored on a …
Opinion
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at a campaign event for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Aug. 17, 2026.

OPINION | ‘Super Intelligence,’ featuring Speaker Mike Johnson, adds to worries over potential AI disaster

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — President Donald Trump’s attempt to rebrand artificial intelligence and place himself in lockstep with the industry’s leaders this week are the latest examples of …

Medicare for All is the obvious choice to America’s healthcare woes, says former Rep. John Yarmuth.

OPINION | The tipping point is close. Get ready for Medicare for All.

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — A decade or so ago I was talking with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. The conversation turned to healthcare, and I was in a snarky mood.   “How do you …

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Wheelie Fun!: Livingston Parish Fair comes to town with a spelling bee, livestock competition, and plenty of rides for everyone

The Livingston Parish Fair, an annual event, is being held this year on the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds from October 6th to the 11th. The fair often opens and closes at different times each day, so …

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Ochsner Baton Rouge expands breast cancer screening hours throughout October

BATON ROUGE, La.  – Ochsner Baton Rouge is making it easier for women to prioritize their health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, Ochsner is adding expanded …

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Obituaries
Gloria Glover Abels
OBITUARY | Gloria Glover Abels
Gloria Glover Abels, 91 years old of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on Saturday, July 6, 1935, in New Orleans, daughter of the late William B. Glover and …
Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
OBITUARY | Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
Sarah Elizabeth 'Sally' Jackson: 1/1/1952 - 8/15/2026 As a child she attended Holy Family and Riley Elem. She graduated from Ullman HS in 1969 and received her BA in Art from Alabama A&M in …
Linda Heinrichs Churay
OBITUARY | Linda Heinrichs Churay
Linda Heinrichs Churay, 81, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Linda was born on October 21, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She moved to Baton Rouge while in high …
Virginia Rosendahl Decker
OBITUARY | Virginia Rosendahl Decker
Virginia Rosendahl Decker, born on April 20, 1931 and nurtured in the heart of Galveston, Texas, was called home to the Lord on June 25, 2026, at the radiant age of 95. Virginia is survived by …
Linda Lee "Mawmaw" Randolph Gardner August 26, 1947 - May 31, 2026
OBITUARY | Linda Lee "Mawmaw" Randolph Gardner
Linda Lee "Mawmaw" Randolph Gardner joined our Lord in heavenly Paradise on May 31, 2026. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 26, 1947. Mawmaw was preceded in death by her father, James …

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