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City of Denham Springs discusses mobile app which provides mental health services for first responders

Tim Levert, owner of the Mustard Seed Creamery in the Denham Springs Antique District, discusses securing a restaurant/alcohol permit for his business.
Denham Springs Police Chief Rodney Walker was wearing his Cpl. Shawn Kelly commemorative blue bracelet as he discussed a support program for police and firefighters Tuesday night. Sgt. Walker …
City of Walker discusses results of April 27 election, lament low turnout
Walker Mayor Jimmy Watson was disappointed in the overall voter turnout for the April 27 special election, but he was pleased with the results. Only 339 total ballots were cast in the municipal …
Freedom
FINANCE | Financial freedom: A gift to your family
Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study by Edward Jones and the consulting firm Age Wave. If you …
The Northshore Technical and Community College campus in Walker also holds the headquarters for Livingston Economic Development Council (LEDC).
Out of the floodwaters, Livingston Tomorrow emerged to help promote growth in Livingston Parish
Being quick and nimble comes in handy when jumping over candlesticks and advancing economic prosperity. David Bennett, president and CEO of the Livingston Economic Development Council (LEDC), …
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SPRING FEST 2024 | Small-town charm draws over 10,000 visitors

<p>Over 10,000 visitors flocked to Denham Springs' Antique District for the 2024 Spring Fest.</p>

Saturday’s Spring Fest held in the Denham Springs Antique District had event organizer Al Bye hopping. President of the Antique Village Merchant’s Association, Bye found himself scrambling …

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Sports
Albany’s Emma Rogers and Lady Hornets coach Whitney Sessions both won major awards for District 7-3A.
2024 All-Parish Softball Team
Albany defeated Tara, 12-0, in teams’ spring game that was held on May 10 at Tara.
Opinion

OPINION | Realpolitik in the Middle East

Palestine is the mother of all Middle East conflicts, runs the lore. Solve the problem, and peace will break out. Where war has ruled since pre-Biblical times? “The Levant,” …

OPINION | Why is DHS keeping 'disinformation' regulation docs secret?

Nearly two years after Nina Jankowicz briefly led the Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security, she’s  launched an organization  demanding transparency …
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Arts and Entertainment
Robbie Spangler speaks to the American History class at Denham Springs High School

CARL CAIN DAY | Former history teacher returns to discuss her first husband's death in Vietnam

Robbie Spangler doesn’t recall slamming her fist hard against the wall more than 50 years ago, but her sister was there and is sure it happened. Perhaps the searing shock of the moment …

Livingston Parish 4-H presents winners at 4-H Achievement Day

Livingston Parish 4-H Achievement Day – April 26, 2024 Overall Club Awards: Overall 1 st Place Green Division – Frost Elementary Overall 2 nd Place Green Division – …
Obituaries
Beverly Howze Williams
OBITUARY | Beverly Howze Williams
Beverly Howze Williams, born January 7, 1945, departed from this earth to be in the loving arms of our Lord, her Father early Tuesday morning, May 7 th , 2024, surrounded by her loving family. …
OBITUARY | Peggy Threet Parker
Graveside services for Peggy Threet Parker of Watson, Louisiana, formerly of Weir, Mississippi were held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, at New Haven Baptist Church Cemetery near Weir, Mississippi. The …
Martha Jeannette (Carter) Reynolds
OBITUARY | Martha Jeannette (Carter) Reynolds
Martha Jeannette (Carter) Reynolds, age 74, died unexpectedly in her home on March 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late, Ernest “Coon” Reynolds. She was born on September 13, 1949, in Bunkie. …
<p>Donald Facundus</p>
OBITUARY | Donald Wilson Facundus
Donald Wilson Facundus, 80 years old, gained his wings on February 27th, 2024. He was a resident of Argyle, Texas, but lived most of his life in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He was a loving husband, …
<p>Barbara Cutrera</p>
OBITUARY | Barbara Cutrera
Barbara Cutrera passed away at home on February 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family . Mrs. Cutrera was born in New Orleans and had lived in Lake Charles for the past 66 years. She was a …