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PAR guide explains 10 constitutional amendments on Nov. 3 ballot

Louisiana voters will decide 10 proposed constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot, addressing issues ranging from property taxes and criminal bail to gubernatorial term limits and public …
Early voting begins Oct. 20; only one Saturday available
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election will begin Tuesday, Oct. 20, and continue through Tuesday, Oct. 27, with only one Saturday included in the voting period. Polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. …
Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District 1 Representatives pose for a picture below their logo on October 6, 2026.
Gravity Drainage District 1 updates residents on projects
On October 6th, 6:30 PM, representatives of Gravity Drainage District 1 (GDD1) held an outreach meeting at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch Library wherein they discussed the efforts and projects …
The Chi Phi fraternity house at the center of a rape allegation stands on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Nineteen states, including New York, limit mental incapacity under sexual assault law to cases of involuntary intoxication, such as being drugged against one’s will.
Cornell case highlights the patchwork of state laws governing intoxication, sexual consent
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — A former Cornell University student’s allegations of gang rape in 2024 have renewed attention on a difficult area of sexual assault law. A person can be awake, …
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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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The Walker defense prepares for the snap against East Ascension.

FOOTBALL | LSWA Football Polls

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Albany quarterback Jake Milton (3) on carries on a quarterback sneak to get the first down in action earlier this season.
The Albany football team learned it’s difficult to win when turnovers get in the way. The Hornets committed five turnovers in an 18-8 loss to Jewel Sumner on the road Thursday to open District …
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 …
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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Mayoral Candidate John Cavalier (right) poses for a picture next to his booth’s chili chef (left) for the 3rd annual Hot & Spicy Chili Cookoff on October 10, 2026.

Hot & Spicy Chili Cookoff brings the heat to Denham Springs

Saturday, October 10th saw the start of the 3rd annual Hot & Spicy Chili Cookoff in the Denham Springs Antique District. The community-focused event featured live entertainment, plenty of …

Image of a collection of banned or challenged books set up in a display at Cavalier House Books for their banned book read-in event on September 10, 2026.

Cavalier House Books hosts Banned Books Week read-in

In honor of banned books week, Cavalier House Books hosted a banned books read-in at 12 PM on Saturday October 10, 2026. The event sought to pave the way for open discussion on the topic of …

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Obituaries
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 …
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 …

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