Lemke’s recusal against local judges denied

A motion to recuse Judge John C. Reeves and Judge Kathy Johnson from proceedings in the matter of Kheyonte Champman was filed April 12, 2024.

Mi Parrilla Mexican Restaurant’s long awaited opening

Jonesville is home to a new restaurant. Mi Parrilla held a grand opening on Monday. Owner Margarita Chacon welcomed Mayor Loria Hollins, Councilwoman June Gayden and Councilwoman Catina Branch as the first served.

LDH urges precautions for mosquitoes to protect against West Nile, dengue

Baton Rouge, La. (May 30, 2024) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reminding the public to take precautions against mosquito bites that can expose people to West Nile virus (WNV) and dengue virus.

Memorial gardens: Living tributes to loved ones

Memorial gardens offer a beautiful and meaningful way to honor family members, friends and even pets who have passed away.

Weekly Devotion

Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Proverbs 17:27 Like it or not, social media is here to stay.

Millie Mattered

When I think of pageants, I think of empowerment, confidence and a sense of feeling exceptional. As a young girl I participated in many local and state pageants, then when I had children I introduced my daughters to the pageant world.

Louisiana ranks 8th highest in national driving fatalities

Louisiana, as one of the states with the highest teenage driving fatalities in the US, enters the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer”. This period, stretching from Memorial Day to Labor Day, historically sees a significant increase in fatal crashes involving teenage drivers.

Louisiana Main Street communities win competitive funding for infrastructure improvements

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana Main Street, in collaboration with Louisiana Division of Administration Office of Planning and Budget, multiple state agencies, and a consultant planning team was awarded a U.S.

LDWF Agents Arrest 10 Subjects for DWI on the Water During Memorial Day Weekend

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division arrested 10 boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated (DWI) during this past Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 25 to Monday, May 27.

Northwestern State University announces Catahoula Parish honors

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University named 749 students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students on the Dean’s List must be enrolled full time and earn a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99. Tere”A Barber of Jonesville made the list.