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Denham Springs man sentenced to 75 years in child exploitation case

Denham Man sentenced to 75 years in prison after guilty plea to sexual exploitation of children charges.
A Denham Springs man was sentenced to a total of 75 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges involving the sexual exploitation of children, according to 21st Judicial District …
(From left to right) Denham Springs Mayoral Candidates John Cavalier, Jim Gilbert, and Ben Harris prepare to answer community-submitted questions at an informational forum on October 19, 2026.
Denham Springs Mayoral Candidates answer community-submitted questions at local forum
A forum for the Denham Springs Mayoral Candidates was recently held on October 19, focusing on hearing the individual voices of the candidates, learning their priorities, and offering the community a …
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Community Leaders, Public Officials, and members of Katy Wells’ family gather together to pose for a picture holding miniature versions of the signs revealed after the celebration of Mrs. Katy Wells Day on October 16, 2026.
Seventh Ward Elementary celebrates Mrs. Katy Wells Day with message “Choose Safety for Mrs. Katy"
Right before the closing bells rang for the day, staff and community leaders gathered together at Seventh Ward Elementary’s library to host the first celebration of “Mrs. Katy Wells Day.” …
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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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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Doyle football coach Blane Westmoreland prays with the team. The school announced the return of football with Westmoreland as coach.

FOOTBALL | Doyle announces return of football, Westmoreland as coach

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Albany's Eli Miller (15) hauls in a touchdown pass against Loranger.
ALBANY – The Albany football team picked up its first official win of the season last week. Now the Hornets are looking to carry that momentum into the final weeks of the season with an eye on …
Denham Springs football captains Bryson Smith (7), Luke Wilson (1), Jadarrian Clark (8) and Derek Parker (28) take the field against St. Amant.
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Karr …
Jayden Lapine (2) celebrates with Albany coach Travis Mikel after scoring against Loranger.
Opinion
The Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C.

OPINION | Higher rates have winners. The price squeeze leaves most households worse off.

( The Center Square ) – Higher interest rates divide households. Savers holding cash or buying new bonds can earn more interest. Borrowers taking out new loans or carrying variable-rate debt pay …

OPINION | Oil Is taxing the economy. The Fed should Be patient.

( The Center Square ) – Oil prices jumped again in September, but core inflation has been relatively subdued. Hiring remains weak, and wage growth slowed further. So far, the data support …

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Arts and Entertainment

French Settlement Creole Festival coming up October 24th

The French Settlement Creole Festival will bring a full day of food, music, shopping, and family fun to the French Settlement Town Hall Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The festival …

The principal of Walker High School, Tim Rogers, crowns Emma McLaughlin 2026 Homecoming Queen on October 16, 2026.

Walker High School crowns 2026 homecoming queen

Walker High crowned their new Homecoming Queen , Emma McLaughlin, on Friday October 16, 2026 at their game vs Prairieville. Pictured with the queen,  is WHS Principal Tim Rogers.

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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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