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Harris, Gilbert head for runoff in Denham Springs mayoral race; Poole and Lawson square off for last council seat

Denham Springs Mayor Candidates Jim Gilbert (left) and Ben Harris (right) have moved to the December 12 runoff.
The picture got a little more clear for Denham Springs residents during Tuesday night's elections, but it's going to take a runoff to determine the final winners. Ben Harris (R) and Jim Gilbert …
Henderson Auctions, a Louisiana-based auction company serving the construction, industrial, and marine industries since 1957, has been selected to liquidate assets belonging to Rigid Constructors, a Louisiana-based heavy civil and marine construction company.
Henderson Auctions selected to conduct liquidation of Rigid Constructors
Henderson Auctions, a Louisiana-based auction company serving the construction, industrial, and marine industries since 1957, has been selected to liquidate assets belonging to Rigid Constructors, a …
Livingston Parish Infrastructure Committee gives updates on road classification criteria manual and parish road program
The Livingston Parish Infrastructure Committee meeting held on October 28, 2026 began with a Road Classification Criteria Manual Update and finished with updates for the Livingston Parish Road …
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., in December. A federal judge on Thursday struck down the Trump administration’s new guidance on who can qualify for a “medically frail” exception to new Medicaid work requirements.
‘Medically frail’ Medicaid enrollees won’t have to prove their inability to work to keep coverage
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Medicaid recipients who are disabled or have a chronic illness will not have to prove they are unable to work to be exempted from new work requirements that take effect …
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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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Sports
Albany's Jayden Lapine (2) cuts up the field as Walker's Lee Johnson (11) pursues during last Thursday's game.

FOOTBALL | Albany travels to face Bogalusa

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Action from the Takedown Hunger preseason tournament held Saturday at Live Oak.
Results from the Takedown Hunger Tournament, a preseason event held Saturday at Live Oak.      Boys Varsity Champions 106 lbs - Ayden Breuax, Prairieville HS …
The Walker High School football team takes the field for last week's game against Albany.
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. St. Augustine (10)                       …
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 …
Opinion
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin speaks at a MAHA Commission meeting to release the 'Make Our Children Healthy Again' strategy report.

OPINION | EPA's Carbon Repeal Saves Billions, Protects Energy Supplies

( The Center Square ) - In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave America’s coal and gas plants an ultimatum: capture most of your carbon dioxide emissions or close. On …

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 …

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Arts and Entertainment
Grand Prize winner Alayna and her toy poodles Mylie and Mila pose for a picture holding their winnings from Rescue Rehome Repeat’s Bow-wow-ween Costume Contest on October 31, 2026.

Such boo-tiful pups! | Rescue Rehome Repeat’s bow-wow-ween contest sees costumed companions eager to win grand prize.

At 1:30 PM on Halloween, Rescue Rehome Repeat of South Louisiana held their Bow-wow-ween Costume Contest, a tradition that has been going on since before 2012, encouraging all pet owners and their …

The Barrett Morgan band plays live music for Le Chien’s Halloween Anniversary Party on October 31, 2026.

Le Chien celebrates its six year anniversary with Halloween party featuring exotic animal encounters, professional face painting, and plenty of creative costumes.

On October 31, Le Chien Brewing Company hosted their Halloween Anniversary Party, inviting all Halloween enthusiasts to come on down and party. The celebration began at 3 PM and lasted until closing, …

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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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