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13 arrested in ‘Operation Safe Livingston Parish’ child exploitation sting

LIVINGSTON, La. — Thirteen people from across Louisiana and several other states were arrested as part of a multi-agency child exploitation investigation led by the Livingston Parish …
U.S. Senator John Kennedy
‘No work, no pay’: Kennedy targets congressional pay during shutdowns
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, last week introduced two critical pieces of legislation that ensure Members of Congress do not receive a …
Pipe & Steel Industrial located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
Pipe & Steel announces $5.1 million expansion, 20 new jobs in Livingston Parish
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — Pipe and Steel Industrial Fabricators Inc., a family-owned industrial construction company, will invest $5.1 million to expand its steel processing and fabrication …
Walker High School MCJROTC competes in Molena, Georgia.
Discipline, grit, and teamwork: Walker cadets climb to the top
WALKER, La. — The Walker High School MCJROTC Raider A-Team brought home national honors this weekend, earning the title of All-Service Raider National Champions in the Co-Ed Masters Division at …

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Sports
Albany plays its final game of the regular season at home on Nov. 6 against Bogalusa in a District 8-3A contest, as the Hornets celebrate Senior Night.
TANGIPAHOA – Travis Mikel is a history teacher and the Albany football coach, but in taking stock of the Hornets’ effort against Sumner, he showed off some math skills.
Albany takes to the road on Oct. 30 to go against undefeated Jewel Sumner in a District 8-3A matchup.
Opinion
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, center, greets Rep. Polly Thomas, R-Metairie, left, with Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Pineville, to the right, as he enters the Louisiana House of Representatives on the opening day of a legislative special session, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge.

OPINION | Gov. Landry further politicizes food aid in Louisiana

( Louisiana Illuminator ) – In a place known globally for its culinary culture, it is absolutely heartbreaking that Louisiana finds itself facing a hunger crisis. What’s more …

OPINION | Everyday Economics: Housing costs moderate even as overall prices drift higher

( The Center Square ) – Last week's economic data painted a picture of an economy sending mixed signals, with resilient housing activity colliding against stubborn inflation and an uncertain …
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Camellia

Clark Robertson: Cool and content camellias

While the rose is the national flower of the United States, the camellia just may be the inflorescence queen of the South. While roses’ performance can be finicky in hot humid summers, …

Livingston Parish students receive National Merit recognition

LIVINGSTON, La. – Four Livingston Parish high school seniors have received recognition by the National Merit Scholarship program, including one student who has been named a 2026 National Merit …
Obituaries
Eddie "Boo Boo" Melson
OBITUARY | Eddie "Boo Boo" Melson
Eddie “Boo Boo” Melson, 74 years old, passed away on October 28, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1951 in Savannah, Tennessee to Lillian Holt Melson and Edd “Revious” Melson. He …
Claude Andrews
OBITUARY | Claude Andrews
Claude Andrews, age 78, of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on October 3, 2025. He was born on October 21, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Denny and Gladys Andrews. Claude loved spending …
Christopher Marlin Moody
OBITUARY | Christopher Marlin Moody
Christopher M. Moody passed away on 10 Oct 2025 in Hammond, LA at the age of 71. He was born on 26 Aug 1954 in Sylva, North Carolina. Raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana, he moved with family to …
Monica Mary Cordrey DeNault
OBITUARY | Monica Mary Cordrey DeNault
Monica Mary Cordrey DeNault, 68, a resident of Walker and a native of Buffalo, NY passed away peacefully on Friday September 12, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, Danielle J. Bowen, …
Sheila Ann Varnado
OBITUARY | Sheila Ann Varnado
Sheila Ann Varnado, 76, a resident of Hammond passed away Sunday night September 14, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center.  She was a native of Franklinton, born on June 24, 1949, and was a …