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Parish Council names bridge for D-Day veteran Tolley Fletcher, updates public records policy

The Livingston Parish Councilmembers pose for a picture with military veterans and Betty Guidry, Veteran Tolley Fletcher’s daughter, after passing a resolution to name a bridge on Joe May Road the “Tolley Fletcher Memorial Bridge” on November 5, 2026.
The Livingston Parish Council met for their regular meeting on November 5, 2026 during which they heard several presentations, approved a public request policy, and named a bridge after 102 year old …
LEDC Program Administrator Kaylynn Wheat has completed the Community Development Institute.
LEDC program adminstrator completes community development institute
LIVINGSTON PARISH, LA — The Livingston Economic Development Council (LEDC) is pleased to announce that Kaylynn Wheat, Program Administrator, has successfully completed all three years of the …
Fifth-grade student of the year for 2026-2027, Edie Dehlin of Denham Springs Elementary
Livingston Parish School Board approves more lab space for Denham Springs STEM center
The Livingston Parish School Board held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 5th during which they approved a project change order, granted an easement agreement, and congratulated …
St. Mary Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Albany, Louisiana.
Livingston Parish commission gives preliminary approval to Strawberry Lane store
The Livingston Parish Planning and Zoning Commission gathered for their regular meeting on November 4th, during which they approved a controversial site plan for a large convenience store across the …
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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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Springfield's Colt Lirette, seated left, and Brock Cothern, signed to play baseball at Lyon College on Wednesday. Pictured with the signees is Springfield baseball coach Tony Salim.

BASEBALL | Springfield's Cothern, Lirette sign with Lyon College

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The Live Oak girls wrestling team competed at the Lion Pride Invitational at Lafayette High over the weekend.
LIVE OAK RESULTS GIRLS At Lion Pride Invitational - Lafayette High Gabby Cook, 100 lbs, 2nd place Addison Borne, 107 lbs, 2nd place went 3-1 Bailyn McCauley, 114 lbs, DNP, …
Walker and Denham Springs wait for the snap during last Friday's game. The Yellow Jackets host the Wildcats in the first round of the Division I non-select playoffs this Friday.
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. St. Augustine (11)                   …
Albany's Jayden Lapine (2) cuts up the field as Walker's Lee Johnson (11) pursues during last Thursday's game.
ALBANY – As the Albany football team heads into its final game of the regular season, Hornets coach Travis Mikel said the team’s approach hasn’t changed. “You just try to get better,” …
Opinion
U.S. Sen.-elect Julia Letlow, R-Baton Rouge, speaks with reporters at her victory party Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She narrowly defeated Democrat Jamie Davis.

OPINION | Nerding the numbers: These 7 parishes propelled Julia Letlow to victory

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — There are two things I look forward to ahead of Election Day, and both involve an intense passion for fine details. One is the obligatory newsroom pizza binge, and …

A jack-up installation vessel works on RWE’s Kaskasi wind farm in the North Sea near Germany.

OPINION | Before Louisiana bets on nuclear, we should look at offshore wind

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Louisiana has nuclear fever. In March, Gov. Jeff Landry released the state’s first Nuclear Strategic Framework , and the U.S. Department of Energy named Louisiana one …

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Clark Robertson: Planting during a drought - keys to success this fall

October is typically the driest month of the year in Livingston Parish, and 2026 followed that pattern. Rainfall has steadily declined since July, with both September and October receiving only about …

LOHS Band Director Brian Feigles stands with his family on the school football field while being honored and recognized for his 24 years of service at his last football game before retirement on November 6, 2026.

One last Friday night under the lights with LOHS Band Director Brian Feigles

At Live Oak High School’s senior night home game Friday, dozens of band alumni gathered together to host a celebration of Band Director Brian Feigles, honoring his 24 years of teaching at LOHS and …

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Obituaries
Bernice Needham Fontenot
OBITUARY | Bernice Needham Fontenot
Bernice, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was a resident of Livingston, LA and a member of Springville Baptist Church. Bernice was a loving mother and had a special place in her …
Bonnie Louise Clary
OBITUARY | Bonnie Louise Clary
In loving memory of Bonnie Louise Clary. Bonnie Louise Clary, was called home to be with all family and friends who went on previously.  Bonnie was born November 2, 1937. She  passed …
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 …

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