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Keeping the press rolling

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
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.
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Dissolution of Independent Party in Louisiana is announced

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
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.
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New hand-held device law takes effect

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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.
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Give your trees a checkup before peak hurricane season arrives

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Monday, July 21, 2025
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

Mamou Super 10s slug their way into regional finals

Mamou Super 10s slug their way into regional finals

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
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.
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Louisiana law sets new rules for renewable energy projects

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
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...
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Tri-Parish job numbers are announced for May

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
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.
Dayton Pennington, of Avoyelles Parish, celebrates after being introduced as the new 4-H state president during an assembly at 4-H University on June 19, 2025. Looking on are, at left, outgoing president Breleigh Page, of Livingston Parish, and several other newly named officers of the organization. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Dayton Pennington, of Avoyelles Parish, celebrates after being introduced as the new 4-H state president during an assembly at 4-H University on June 19, 2025. Looking on are, at left, outgoing president Breleigh Page, of Livingston Parish, and several other newly named officers of the organization. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

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Parish students win at 4-H University

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Thursday, July 17, 2025
By: KENNETH GAUTREAUX LSU AgCenter BATON ROUGE — While it wasn’t called 4-H University until recently, the event just completed its 111th rendition on the LSU main campus. This year’s theme was “Leading the New Frontier.”
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