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Early voting for Nov. 5 Presidential Election kicks off Friday, October 18

Pictured is the new Livingston Parish Registrar of Voters office, which is now located at the Delmas L. Taylor Governmental Annex, located at 20400 Government Blvd. in the Town of Livingston.
If Livingston Parish voters think they’re ready to get this election cycle behind them, consider the workers who staff the polling places. With a Nov. 5 national election day coming up and …
Guest speaker Dr. Loren Scott discussed the state of the local and national economy at Forrest Grove Plantation on Thursday.
Dr. Loren Scott delivers his 40th Annual Louisiana Economic Development Forecast
The national economy isn’t performing as poorly as some analysts and politicians claim, but there are signs that hard financial times could be just around the corner. That was the message …
Wally Avara reminded the Council that it is no longer a police jury and should refrain from passing separate ordinances for single districts.
Council discusses district-specific ordinances
Livingston Parish residents will have a chance to weigh in on a proposal to place a six-month moratorium on residential developments in District 2 creating more than five lots. While a public …
A Denham Springs man is dead after shooting a gun from the second floor of the Motel 6 inside the city on Saturday, September 14.
Hotel and motel tax on November 5 ballot will go toward increased pay for Denham Springs Police, Fire Department
More than two weeks have passed since law enforcement officials and first responders from multiple agencies rushed to the scene of a shooting on Rushing Road. The early-morning incident resulted …

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Sports
Albany football coach John Legoria has resigned.
Here’s where the Livingston Parish football and volleyball teams are ranked according to lhsaa.org.
Albany was defeated by Pine, 48-0, in the District 8-3A opener on Oct. 10.
Opinion

OPINION | A year that will live in infamy

By the evening of December 7 th , 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt understood that the world crisis had taken a new, decisive turn. The United States had been attacked. It must go to war. Yet …

OPINION | FEMA is sitting on billions of unused disaster funds

Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency  told Congress last month  that it had $4 billion in its Disaster Relief Fund, officials also warned that the Fund could have a shortfall of …
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Arts and Entertainment

FUN COMES IN ALL FASHIONS | Livingston Parish Fair hosts 'Older Folks Day'

Fun comes in all forms and fashions at the Livingston Parish Fair. Some like to flip and spin on the rides. Some prefer to try their skill at the carnival games along the midway. And still …
Obituaries
Marsha 'Gayle' Haley-Freer
OBITUARY | Marsha 'Gayle' Haley-Freer
Marsha “Gayle” Haley-Freer peacefully entered into eternity to be with her Lord & Savior on October 04, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Walker, Louisiana & …
Eula Devall Street
OBITUARY | Eula Devall Street
Eula Devall Street passed at the age of 90 on September 27, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1934 to her parents John T. Devall and Emma Lou Devall. Eula was a dedicated homemaker and devoted her …
OBITUARY | Beth Achord
Obituary: Marshall Funeral Home Photography Official Obituary of Elizabeth Comeaux Achord November 4, 1946 ~ August 7, 2024 77 Years Old 1 Tree, Flower, or Condolence has been …
OBITUARY | Sandra Lynn Turner
Obituary: Sandra Lynn (Sandie) Turner, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024. Sandie was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Della and Edward Turner. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and …
Miss Randee Lane Palmer
OBITUARY | Miss Randee Lane Palmer
Miss Randee Lane Palmer, a life-long resident of Denham Springs died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born on April 27, 1946.