OPINION | Editorial: Litter cleanup day a chance for community to come together against a common foe
The litter pickup on Nov. 16 is about more than just an aesthetic.
One of the major home design trends going into 2020 is the resurgence of the color blue. Sherwin Williams named their dark, rich blue tone, Naval as the color of the upcoming year and the various shades of this calming color are showing up in more and more interior design palettes.
Don’t be surprised if you see a trend forming.
Dsk and ye shall receive? Squeaky wheel gets the grease?
The News had a poll set 'not to publish' which discussed 'blame' in the Perkins case.
There was a suggestion at the Livingston Parish Council a few weeks ago that the Master Plan Committee be dissolved.
The situation was difficult for everyone involved, including administration, board members, even the legislative delegation.
It’s difficult to find something to put in this space outside of the school system’s success.
This week’s column gives you an update on the ongoing saga/soap opera with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and their continued resistance to anything that threatens the real estate status quo.
Again, we are told that Baton Rouge traffic is some of the worst in the nation.
F or good or for ill, a person’s name is important.
In my last column, I talked about how a few coats of lighter color paint can make a huge difference in your listing photos, which in turn means more showings and better offers. Here are some other tips for getting your home ready for sale in the upcoming months. Some are tried and true favor…
It’s been said that, if you want to learn about someone - ask their friends.
If you’ve looked at any new construction homes lately, you may have noticed that the trending color palette is shades of white with some grays thrown in. If you are thinking about selling your home in the upcoming months, I encourage you to go ahead and start planning to lighten and brighten…
It’s time to give campaign finance some real teeth.
If you didn’t know, early voting begins this Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. Citizens can vote early at the Denham Springs–Walker Branch Library, or at the Registrar of Voters Office in Livingston, until Saturday, Oct. 5.
State governments across the US have been engaging in much hand wringing these past few years about the “gig economy.” Loss of potential tax dollars and lack of government regulation keeps many state lawmakers awake at night; so much thought has been put into shielding Uber drivers and Waitr…
If ever there was a time to push for more crossings across the Amite River, the time is now.
It’s easy to see why Livingston Parish Council Chairman Shane Mack would propose a “robbing Peter to pay Paul” scenario.
The short-term rental market is booming thanks to internet sites like AirBnB, Vacasa, HomeAway, and VRBO that make it easy for consumers to book stays in privately owned residences. Experienced investors and newbies alike are flocking to this space, attracted by the lucrative potential retur…
As the house-condemning saga comes to a close in Walker, it brings a few truths in the new world to light.
Levi Russell instills a connection – between a community and its protectors.
It’s no wonder the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to make its restrictions and requirements tougher.
Both the City of Denham Springs and City of Walker should be commended for their efforts in recent years to connect their masses inside the city limits.
For five years, I’ve been blessed to know three kids who will, this February, become my stepchildren.
You just never know when something can come in handy.
It’s a good thing that the Great Flood of 2016 is still being discussed, still in the forefront of the fight.
In a world where funding is limited, a little human capital goes a long way.
The Monday evening meeting at Walker Freshman High brought a lot of good information and ideas to the forefront – things that, as a whole, had never been considered.
The final report given by the Livingston Parish superintendent of schools the week before classes begin for the 2019-2020 school year shows something very important.
By 4:30 p.m. Thursday, hundreds of individuals will have qualified for a variety of political races across the state.
On Thursday, May 18, I had the honor and privilege to speak before the members of the Edward Livingston Historical Association. I was invited to share my biographical story with the group as well as to give an update on the library’s strategic course and recent achievements. Here are the few…
It’s been said before, but it bears repeating – the growth in Livingston Parish is not sustainable.
Even just five years ago, everyone was looking for their “look at what I did.”
On Sunday, LSU revealed the end of a yearlong renovation project at the football operations building – a $28 million project that saw a complete overhaul of the locker room, training facilities, and even a nutrition center.
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