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.
Fred Mulhearn
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Facebook is a fascinating place.
Livingston Parish is into the homestretch, with just a month until qualifying for this fall’s elections.
At some point, every homeowner has asked themselves this question. Much of the decision comes down to the specifics of your personal situation, but here are a few things to consider.
There’s a bit of frustration regarding the most recent Duplication of Benefits (DOB) event.
Never take the first offer.
There’s been a shift in the way the rules are made.
The announcement will be great news for some, bad for others, and yet still many just won’t care – but it is time for Call & Comment to come to an end.
29°07’22.9”N 82°03’36.3”W coordinates for the people of Livingston Parish to look up on Google maps to see the MOUNTAIN of a DUMP in the city of Ocala, Fl. When I moved to Walker in 1979, Woodside landfill was unheard of until the shifty mayor of Walker was bought. The ONLY thing there, was …
We’re all in this together.
The 1-foot freeboard requirement is just the beginning.
The reason that so many kids are playing ball all summer is due to their parents, not the coaches. Most of these travel ball parents are former frustrated high school athletes determined that their kids are going to compensate for their inadequacy. They drag these kids all over the south wit…
The Duplication of Benefits (DOB) saga is a fascinating one, but nothing brings that into as sharp a relief as the ending.
As much as we want it to be over, it isn’t.
Buyer’s agents are an integral part of the modern real estate industry and represent the interests of millions of homebuyers in the US every year. But a recent lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and several major brokerages and MLS systems has the potential to shake up the …
Why 7 Board Members? Looking at bills presented in the Legislature, I see that Senator Erdey presented a bill to change the Revised Statue to allow seven Board Members for Gravity Drainage District No. 2 only. Of the three Drainage Districts in the eastern part of the Parish, Watson has the …
When you stop to think about water, it’s a bit overwhelming.
It’s not often that a bill gets unanimous approval in the Louisiana Legislature.
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