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Major tweaks to TOPS scholarships in Louisiana scrapped due to cost

The University of Louisiana Monroe library, photographed from Northeast Drive.
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a new TOPS award for high-performing students, scrapping language from an original proposal that would have dramatically changed the popular scholarship …
Legislators kill two taxes on carbon capture
( The Center Square ) − Louisiana lawmakers have rejected two separate proposals that would have imposed new taxes on carbon capture and sequestration operators, stalling efforts to generate …
President Donald Trump speaks in the White House Rose Garden to announce reciprocal tariffs on foreign countries that put taxes on U.S. imports on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Stocks soar after temporary tariff reduction between U.S., China
( The Center Square ) – U.S. stocks soared Monday after the world's two largest economies reached a temporary trade deal to significantly lower tariffs while talks continue.  The Dow …
Chairman Jack McFarland led the House Appropriations Committee in crafting a bipartisan compromise on the state budget.
House Committee advances $49.4B budget with teacher stipends, no tax hikes, and sweeping cuts to close shortfall
BATON ROUGE--The House Appropriations Committee advanced a $49.4 billion state budget Monday that funds $2,000 teacher stipends for next year, closes a nearly $200 million shortfall and balances the …

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Sports
Albany’s Antoine Taylor and Kylee Savant made the podium at the Class 3A state meet on May 9 at LSU.
Below is the 2025 All-Parish girls basketball team.
Albany’s Antoine Taylor and Kylee Savant both won an event at the Region 3-3A Meet that was held at Hoss Memtas Stadium in Harvey.
Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Trump's first 100 days reignite American pride and deliver results for Louisiana

There's no doubt in Louisiana that President Trump's first 100 days have reignited a sense of American pride and purpose. His commitment to "Make America Great Again" is not just a slogan, but a …

Op-Ed: Louisiana’s insurance crisis: Fight for fairness, not more government control

Louisiana has some of the highest insurance rates in the nation, and all of us feel the pain of this reality. Right now, the state legislature has a chance to fix this mess, bring in more insurance …
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Arts and Entertainment

CLARK ROBERTSON: Gardening with Gardenias

Last week I wrote about magnolias, so this week it felt appropriate to continue with the theme of fragrant, white flowers that bloom in May. That would be gardenias. Recently, a co-worker asked for …

Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International donates bingo prizes to Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nothing brings smiles to the faces of the Sisters of the Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority more easily than when we have the chance to create smiles on the faces of others through our …
Obituaries
Frank R. McLavy, Jr.
OBITUARY | Frank R. McLavy, Jr.
Frank R. McLavy, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana at the age of 81. Frank …
Louis Nathan Valenti
OBITUARY | Louis Nathan Valenti
Louis Nathan Valenti, 71, beloved and cherished father, son, and brother, passed away at his home in Idaho Falls on March 5, 2025. Young Lou got his start in the Sportsman’s Paradise of …
OBITUARY | Charles Robert Truax
Charles Robert Truax, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Charles, 83, was a 1960 graduate of Denham Springs High School. He retired …
Tayna Frances “Fran” Strain Galloway
OBITUARY | Tayna Frances “Fran” Strain Galloway
Tayna Frances “Fran” Strain Galloway completed her final earthly “assignment” on February 13, 2025. Flowing out of the love she experienced knowing Jesus Christ, Fran is known …
JoAnn Elizabeth Maggio Wascom
OBITUARY | JoAnn Elizabeth Maggio Wascom
JoAnn Elizabeth Maggio Wascom, aged 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 3, 2025. JoAnn was born on August 11, 1945 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Joseph B. and Mary Belle Maggio. She …