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Residents are warned of recurring text scam

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are alerting residents about another text message scam that aims to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees.

Keeping the press rolling

Staff Report In an era when newspapers across the country are folding or fading into digital dust, one man in Basile is defying the odds—and doing so with ink-stained hands and an undying belief in the power of community journalism.

Dissolution of Independent Party in Louisiana is announced

BATON ROUGE — Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced that, due to legislation passed in the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, the Independent Party will cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana on Aug. 1, 2025.

New hand-held device law takes effect

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory would like to inform you of the new Louisiana Hand Held Law. Effective August 1, 2025, Louisiana Drivers will no longer be allowed to physically hold a cellphone or any other handheld device while operating a vehicle.

Hunting rules, regulations, season schedules for 2025-26 now available on LDWF Website

By: TREY ILES LDWF The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has released its 2025-26 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website. For the complete regulations, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations.

Give your trees a checkup before peak hurricane season arrives

By: OLIVIA MCCLURE LSU AgCenter Hurricane season is ramping up. In Louisiana, we know the drill: It’s time to pick up some extra canned goods and batteries, make sure the generator cranks and think over evacuation plans. But your checklist may be missing one important item: the trees in your yard.

Mamou Super 10s slug their way into regional finals

The Mamou Super 10 All Stars slugged their way into the finals of the DYB North Regional Tournament in Oakdale before falling 5-4 against the Miley Cardinals in the championship game.

Louisiana law sets new rules for renewable energy projects

By: NOLAN MCKENDRY The Center Square (The Center Square) — Louisiana is imposing new permitting and siting standards for renewable energy projects just as solar output surges across the Midwest and South, with newly released data from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator showing...

Tri-Parish job numbers are announced for May

The Tri-Parish workforce totaled 68,223 in May, and increase of 823 over the May 2024 count, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The Tri-Parish unemployment rates in May were up compared to those of May 2024.

Governor Landry announces LA Wallet accepted nationwide

BATON ROUGE – Governor Jeff Landry and OMV Director Bryan Adams announced LA Wallet is now approved nationwide.