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Gov. Jeff Landry and U.S. Attorney Ellison Travis prepare to speak on operations targeting violent gangs in Baton Rouge, La., Aug. 20, 2025.
( The Center Square ) – A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected by the Louisiana …
Polling shows Democrat Jamie Davis, left, drawing closer to U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Baton Rouge in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, but political analysts still expect Letlow to prevail in the Nov. 3 election.
Louisiana’s US Senate race enters homestretch tighter than expected
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — The U.S. Senate race in Louisiana is entering its final days much more competitive than many expected it to be even a few weeks ago. Political experts from both …
Louisiana health officials are warning the public not to use tap water for nasal rinses or contact lenses after two serious amoebic infections have been reported this year. Although the patients reported using tap water for sinus irrigation, the state health department said it has not established tap water as the source of their infections.
Louisiana health officials warn against amoeba infections from tap water
( Louisiana Illuminator ) - The Louisiana Department of Health is urging the public not to use tap water for their sinuses or contact lenses following a fatal Acanthamoeba infection this year, one of …
Livingston Parish students participate in the LP SADD program. The program was recently awarded a $625,000 grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Livingston Parish SADD awarded $625,000 grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA — As schools and communities nationwide celebrate Red Ribbon Week and promote drug-free living, Livingston Parish SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is announcing a …
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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PHOTO GALLERY | Cajun Country Jam 2024 - Sunday

Sawyer Brown rocks the stage as part of their 40 Year Anniversary Tour at the Cajun Country Jam at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday May 25, 2024.

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Denham Springs quarterback Andre Adams (13) throws from the pocket against East Ascension on Friday.

PHOTO GALLERY | Football: Denham Springs 41, East Ascension 38

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Walker's Travion Helm (1) intercepts a pass intended for Albany's Eli Miller (15) as Walker's Blayne Orillion defends during Thursday's game. Helm returned the interception 75 yards for a touchdown.
WALKER – For three quarters, the Walker and Albany football teams were locked in a tight battle, but the fourth quarter was all Wildcats. Walker scored 22 unanswered points in the fourth to …
Walker quarterback Jayce Evans looks for some running room against Albany.
Albany High School QB Jake Milton (3) throws a pass vs Walker High on Thursday at Wildcat Stadium.
Opinion
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits in the desert near Sunland Park, N.M., on July 17, 2024.

OPINION | Biden said only Congress could fix the border; Trump proved him wrong

( The Center Square ) – Numbers can tell a story that no amount of partisan spin can erase. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, southwest border apprehensions in fiscal …

People grieve in front of the home where a shooting spree occurred on April 20, 2026 in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood. Eight children were killed and two women were wounded at two homes during a domestic violence incident in the early morning hours on April 19, according to local authorities.

OPINION | Louisiana laws to protect domestic abuse survivors only go so far

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Director Deeyah Khan had been fighting violence against women for 15 years when she made the 2022 documentary “Behind the Rage: America’s Domestic Violence.”  …

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Arts and Entertainment
2026 South Park Trunk or Treat

South Park Trunk or Treat brings community together

Families, local businesses, and neighbors filled South Park for its annual Trunk or Treat, enjoying decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and free hot dogs and drinks. PARDS and …

2026 ATA Lopez Foundation Inclusive Trunk or Treat

ATA Lopez Foundation Inclusive Trunk or Treat draws big crowd to Denham Springs

The 2nd Annual ATA Foundation Inclusive Truck-or-Treat could be described as nothing less than a success. Several hundred parents and children lined Aspen Square Drive to take a walk through dozens …

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Obituaries
Bernice Needham Fontenot
OBITUARY | Bernice Needham Fontenot
Bernice, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was a resident of Livingston, LA and a member of Springville Baptist Church. Bernice was a loving mother and had a special place in her …
Bonnie Louise Clary
OBITUARY | Bonnie Louise Clary
In loving memory of Bonnie Louise Clary. Bonnie Louise Clary, was called home to be with all family and friends who went on previously.  Bonnie was born November 2, 1937. She  passed …
Gloria Glover Abels
OBITUARY | Gloria Glover Abels
Gloria Glover Abels, 91 years old of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on Saturday, July 6, 1935, in New Orleans, daughter of the late William B. Glover and …
Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
OBITUARY | Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
Sarah Elizabeth 'Sally' Jackson: 1/1/1952 - 8/15/2026 As a child she attended Holy Family and Riley Elem. She graduated from Ullman HS in 1969 and received her BA in Art from Alabama A&M in …
Linda Heinrichs Churay
OBITUARY | Linda Heinrichs Churay
Linda Heinrichs Churay, 81, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Linda was born on October 21, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She moved to Baton Rouge while in high …

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