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Almost 20% of rape kits in Louisiana never make it to a crime lab, audit finds

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( Louisiana Illuminator ) - Nearly one in five rape kits collected over an 18-month period from 2024-25 in Louisiana was never submitted to a crime lab for testing, according to a report from the …
Flu activity in the U.S. as of Oct. 31. Louisiana continues to lead the nation in flu circulation for the fourth straight week in a row.
Flu activity in Louisiana continues to lead the nation
( Louisiana Illuminator ) - Louisiana has the highest level of influenza activity in the country for a fourth straight week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State …
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LSU receives USDA grant to develop bird flu vaccine
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Researchers at Louisiana State University have been awarded $2 million to develop a bird flu vaccine for poultry, a disease that has decimated flocks and contributed to …
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.
Parish Council names bridge for D-Day veteran Tolley Fletcher, updates public records policy
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 …

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Sports
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, …
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. St. Augustine (11)                   …
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 …

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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A drought distressed lawn

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 …

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 …
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 …