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Jonesville man and a juvenile killed in crash

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

TROOP E: On June 21, 2024, at approximately 11:13 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84 west of Louisiana Highway 913. The crash claimed the lives of 58-year-old Fredrick Washington of Jonesville and a 5-year-old juvenile passenger of Latrobe, PA.

LAVELLE EVANS, Sales Along 84 founder, displays an informational brochure his committee printed and distributed along the route encouraging more people to participate in the event this year.

Getting Ready for the Junkers!

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

When the inaugural Sales Along 84 occurred last fall, any skepticism on the new event’s success was quickly dissolved during the first few hours of the very first day.

Citizen complaints bring stricter residential speed limit enforcement

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

A common source of citizen complaints received by Catahoula Parish Sheriff Office (CPSO) is speeding in residential areas and more recently has become a frequent problem for the Catahoula Parish Police Jury (CPPJ).

Rep. Neil Riser (seated left) and Governor Jeff Landry (seated right)

Louisiana State Legislator passes House Bill 684 re-establishing a black bear season in Louisiana

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The Louisiana State Legislature has passed House Bill 684 by Representative Neil Riser, to advance LDWF’s ability to fund the management, conservation, restoration, and enhancement of the Louisiana black bear. On Tuesday, June 18, the bill was officially signed by Governor Jeff Landry.

Federal judge issues temporary injunction stopping Biden's Title IX rules

Steve Wilson

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

(The Center Square) — A federal judge issued an injunction on Thursday that put a temporary hold on new Title IX rules issued by the Biden administration.U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty issued the order in a lawsuit brought by the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho.

Millie Mattered

Hope And Recovery...by Lilly Harvey

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The 2024 Millie Mattered Moonlight Memorial has begun. Alexandria City Park held the kick off event on June 7 at the Millie Mattered Bench. Saturday’s event was followed in West Monroe at Christ Church. These events are intimate, emotional, and impactful to our communities.

LDWF Agents arrest six subjects for hunting contest fraud

News Staff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents arrested six subjects for their roles in allegedly committing fraud in hog hunting contests in Caldwell and Bienville parishes.

Taliaferro’s last project being finished in her honor by CPSO

Tina Taliaferro

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

On May 19, 2024, Tina Taliaferro, and her husband Trey, were involved in an automobile accident in which Tina later lost her life after an orthopedic surgery. Tina loved her job as Public Information Officer for Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s department.

TOJ meeting boast new park name and renovations

News Staff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Fritz Street Park is receiving a facelift and a new name. Jonesville Town Council voted last week to change the name to Vault-Mackey Park. Mayor Loria Hollins and the Jonesville Town Council renamed the park during the June 11th meeting.

Court docket set trial dates for three persons connected to Wiley murder

News Staff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Catahoula Parish courtroom was busy on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, during Seventh Judicial Court. Charges on the court docket ranged from disturbing the peace to crimes related to second degree murder.