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Local voters will decide on December 7 whether Livingston Parish Council can 'engage legal counsel for itself'

The Livingston Parish Council Chambers
Just when the dust is starting to settle after the Nov. 5 presidential election, Livingston Parish voters will return to the polls on Saturday, Dec. 7. Parish residents will have an opportunity …
Livingston Parish Public School’s Yes I Can winners Jacob Draper, front left, and Joseph Brignac, front right, were recognized at a district awards event. They are pictured with LPPS Director of Special Education Eric Penalber, left, and Superintendent Jody Purvis, right.
Livingston Parish Public Schools achieve 'A' status
The Livingston Parish Public School system is back in the upper echelon of its fellow systems across the state. Superintendent Jody Purvis announced at Thursday’s School Board meeting that …
Attorney David Fleshman contended that Gulf States’ ineligibility, according to state law, automatically makes Daigle the next lowest “responsible and responsive” bidder and should receive the contract.
Speed humps and a contract bidding disputes dominate parish council discussion
Speed humps and a contract bidding dispute dominated the discussion at the Livingston Parish Council meeting Thursday night. Council members found themselves with few options to consider when …
Transparency, efficiency, accountability bills advance
(The Center Square) –  Several bills promoting transparency, government efficiency, and financial accountability advanced Wednesday during a meeting of the Committee on Oversight and …

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Sports
Albany split their games in the Dunham Tournament that was held on Nov. 25-26.
Albany’s Colton Courtney scored 20 points, helping his team defeat Maurepas, 79-65, in the Hornets’ opener on the road Nov. 20.
Albany’s Ellie Johnson posted 26 points three 3-pointers in a 64-47 win over Catholic of Pointe Coupee in their opener on Nov. 19 at home.
Opinion

OPINION | Lighting up America – Why Chris Wright should be welcomed, not spurned

Access to affordable and reliable energy is central to a flourishing society. Everything we do, from waking up in the morning, to going to work, to enjoying time with our families, requires energy. …

OPINION | Robbing Peter to Pay Paul’s Social Security benefits cannot last forever

Back in the 1980s, the last time that Congress was able to agree on changes to Social Security, U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) coined a pivotal axiom about consensus building: You are …
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Arts and Entertainment
The City of Denham Springs hosted their annual holiday kickoff event, the Lighting of Old City Hall, on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Annual Christmas Lighting event kicks off holiday season in downtown Denham Springs

Donna Jennings got the feeling that the Hallmark movie production team had set up shop in the Denham Springs Antique District Friday night. Jennings served as the city’s point person for …

Denham Springs Main Street announces 23rd Annual Holiday Chef's Evening

On December 5, 2024, Denham Springs Main Street will present their 23rd Annual Holiday Chef’s Evening and Wine Tasting Event from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.  Area restaurants will serve …
Obituaries
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 …
OBITUARY | Alice Malone Dowty
Obituary: Alice Malone Dowty died in the early morning of Oct. 18, 2024, at her home in Westport, NY. She was 77 and a former longtime resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana. She was a reporter …
James Ray Cifreo “Brother”
OBITUARY | James Ray Cifreo “Brother”
Obituary: James, age 88, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was a resident of Walker, Louisiana. James served in the Army as a Mechanic and …
Anne Berthelot Mack
OBITUARY | Anne Berthelot Mack
Anne Berthelot Mack, age 74, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was a native of Springfield, and a longtime resident of Albany, LA. Her Church and reading her bible were …
Charles Roby
OBITUARY | Charles "Chuck" Henry Roby
Charles Roby, born December 3, 1935, in Canton, MS, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle. Charles served in the Marine …