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Trump stands by Hegseth as Massie plans to force impeachment vote

President Donald Trump alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Dec. 2, 2025.
( The Center Square ) – President Donald Trump is standing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., plans to force a vote on impeachment against Hegseth as soon as …
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Analysts call Democratic midterm victories historic, question lasting impact
( The Center Square ) – Political analysts described Democrats' sweeping midterm victories as a historic electoral wave Thursday, raising questions about the future of President Donald Trump's …
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U.S. adds 156,000 jobs in October, unemployment steady at 4.1%
( The Center Square ) - The U.S. economy added 156,000 jobs in October and unemployment remained steady at 4.1%, according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday.  …
Jamie Davis, the Democratic candidate in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, addresses supporters at his election night party Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Democrats’ near-miss on Senate seat gives party hope for governor’s race
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Jamie Davis’ narrow loss to U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Baton Rouge, has given Louisiana Democrats hope they could unseat a slate of Republican statewide elected …

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Sports
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,” …
Results from the Takedown Hunger Tournament, a preseason event held Saturday at Live Oak.      Boys Varsity Champions 106 lbs - Ayden Breuax, Prairieville HS …
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. St. Augustine (10)                       …
Opinion

OPINION | Wildland fire services should fight wildfire with data

( The Center Square ) - Having worked in fire safety and emergency response for almost 50 years, I have seen extraordinarily brave people fight increasingly extreme wildfires with inadequate tools …

OPINION | EPA's Carbon Repeal Saves Billions, Protects Energy Supplies

( The Center Square ) - In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave America’s coal and gas plants an ultimatum: capture most of your carbon dioxide emissions or close. On …
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Pumpkins

Clark Robertson | From Porch to Purpose: Giving Pumpkins a Second Life After Halloween

The Halloween season may be over, but pumpkins and decorative squash can still be useful long after the costumes and candy are gone. In South Louisiana's warm, humid climate, pumpkins don't last long …

Such boo-tiful pups! | Rescue Rehome Repeat’s bow-wow-ween contest sees costumed companions eager to win grand prize.

At 1:30 PM on Halloween, Rescue Rehome Repeat of South Louisiana held their Bow-wow-ween Costume Contest, a tradition that has been going on since before 2012, encouraging all pet owners and their …
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 …