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(The Center Square) – Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows only four of Louisiana's 15 largest cities had population growth, with the rest losing population. Data shows …

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay order on Wednesday in a Louisiana congressional redistricting case.  The decision means the latest maps, which created two …

(The Center Square) –  A bill in the Louisiana House that would prohibit the  sharing of driver information recorded by vehicles without their consent is headed to the floor for a …

The Livingston Parish Litter Abatement Department announced the winners of its recent Earth Day poster contest. Third and fourth grade students from Albany Upper Elementary and fourth graders …

Denham Springs Police Chief Rodney Walker was wearing his Cpl. Shawn Kelly commemorative blue bracelet as he discussed a support program for police and firefighters Tuesday night. Sgt. Walker …

Walker Mayor Jimmy Watson was disappointed in the overall voter turnout for the April 27 special election, but he was pleased with the results. Only 339 total ballots were cast in the municipal …

Being quick and nimble comes in handy when jumping over candlesticks and advancing economic prosperity. David Bennett, president and CEO of the Livingston Economic Development Council (LEDC), …

Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study by Edward Jones and the consulting firm Age Wave. If you …

The Livingston Parish School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to join a state lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s recent changes to its interpretation of Title IX …

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office, the research arm of Congress, wants $916 million for fiscal year 2025, a fraction of the $70.4 billion in financial benefits the …

(The Center Square) – Decreased tax revenues are still 19% above prepandemic collections, Louisiana officials said Thursday. Ben Vincent, an economist with the Legislative Fiscal Office, …

(The Center Square) –  A bipartisan group of 26 U.S. senators from 17 states are urging leaders of the U.S. Postal Service to delay execution of its strategic plan. “We call on …

(The Center Square) – The illicit fentanyl coming from Mexican cartels is becoming more dangerous, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.  The purity level of illicit …

(The Center Square) – New projections show that extending provisions of President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cut past their sunset dates would add $4 trillion to the federal deficit over the next …

When Marcell Parker was removed from the Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau by a unanimous vote two months ago, he decided not to go quietly into that good night. The issue emerged …

Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received complaints in regard to theft from the Live Oak Junior High School cheer program.   "Complaints - …

Be prepared for a hurricane

The City of Walker and City of Denham Springs have prepared information on Hurricane preparedness from a number of State and Federal sources.  Hurricane season runs June 1 st to November 30 …

Why travel all the way to Branson when you can find some wholesome family entertainment without ever having to leave the parish? That’s what Greg Sullivan would like to know.  …

District 2 Fire Chief Brian Drury has lived in lower Livingston Parish all of his life, and he’s seen the erosion that has taken place along the shores of Lake Maurepas. That’s why …

Parish President Randy Delatte has made two stops on his town hall listening tour, and the subject of the Livingston Executive Airport has been broached by residents both times.  The …

Forgive 21 st District Court Judge Brian Abels if his head is spinning and is perhaps in need of a nap.  In the span of just two weeks, he was appointed to a state judicial commission, …

On May 2, 2024, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office was contacted by Walker High School Officials in reference to the misappropriation of school funds.   …

When it comes to finding deterrents designed to modify dysfunctional behavior, raking up rat dung and shoveling rodent carcasses is a fairly effective option. That’s just one of the …

If you’ve been thinking about life insurance, especially if you have family, loved ones, or anyone who depends on you financially, you might be curious about the different kinds of policies …

When Chelsey Brignac heard about the LPPS Special Education Department’s Opportunity Fair, she made a point to circle it on her calendar. The event held on Saturday at First Pentecostal Church …

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