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Catahoula Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Kelly Hudspeth Catahoula Veterinary Clinic

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Xylitol Xylitol is a sugar substitute commonly found in various sugar-free products, including chewing gum, candies, baked goods, and some medications. While xylitol is safe for humans, it can be highly toxic to dogs.

SICILY ISLAND 4-H CLUB

Sicily Island High School’s 4-H Club Highlights

News Staff

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

As the end of the 2023/2024 school year nears, Sicily Island High School 4 H Club is looking back on our second semester. We sold 185 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts in a fundraiser, which helped raise money for Hope House Homeless Shelter in Alexandria.

CCC begins HSE-Prep classes as part of the re-entry program

News Staff

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Catahoula Correctional Center (CCC) started the process of offering their first High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE-Prep) class through the Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC).

The Farmer's Forecast: Not all bad news

News Staff

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

I'm quite pleased to bring a Farmer's Forecast that isn't all bad news! We are getting into the dog days of summer, even though we are still about a month away from the beginning of summer. That's how Louisiana does summer, as you all know quite well.

Legislature inches closer to banning sanctuary cities

News Staff

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

(The Center Square) – Legislation banning sanctuary cities in Louisiana was passed 73-26 in the House of Representatives on Monday.Senate Bill 208 would require state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and support the enforcement of immigration law.

Harrisonburg Splash pad is officially open for the hot days of summer.

Harrisonburg Heritage Festival thankful to community

News Staff

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

The Village of Harrisonburg Service League held its annual Harrisonburg Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 27th. The whole community enjoyed a fun day of activities and celebration. The Short Street was lined with vendors offering a wide variety of crafts and treats.

ATTENDING THE Open House were: (left to right) Rep. C. Travis Johnson, Catina Branch, Virginia Holmes, Mayor Hollins, and Ray Scriber.

Jonesville Main Street Open House accommodates standing room only

News Staff

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Interest for restoring and re-vitalizing downtown Jonesville drew an impressive crowd last Friday evening when business owners and local citizens showed up for the Main Street Open House hosted by the organizations steering committee.

Nicole Green Miller

News Staff

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

The 26th Annual JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION FESTIVAL is proud and honored to announce “Mrs. Nicole Green Miller” as our 2024 “Grand Marshal” for this years parade!!! We are thankful to Mrs. Miller for all that she does in and around our community.

Three public hearings have three different outcomes at police jury meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The Catahoula Parish Police Jury (CPPJ) held a public hearing at the May 20, 2024, business meeting to adopt an ordinance for regulations on solar power plants. A representative from a solar power plant at the meeting said his company has been looking at Catahoula Parish for a facility.

Letlow and Kennedy introduce the Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act

News Staff

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced the Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act.