River’s first deer

River Knapp, four years old of Mayna spotted and killed his first deer. On a hunt with his daddy, Hunter Knapp and momma, Lacee Knapp the spike didn’t have a chance.Making the kill unique was the non-typical spike’s horn growing into his head.

Bristol kills her first deer

With her eyes on the target and determination in her heart, Bristol Carroll shot and killed her first deer while hunting with her papaw, Keith Ray Ruddell. The five point was dropped at two hundred yards.

Catahoula Parish skyline

Sheriff Edwards provides ambulance service for 30 days, his statement of explanation

“Last January, I made the decision to fund the subsidy in the amount of $456,000.00 for an ambulance service to remain in Catahoula Parish in order for the citizens to maintain ambulance service.

Notice of peddler’s license, Citizens Beware

Door to door scammers offering to sell a product or service with the primary goal of stealing from residents is becoming a common occurrence in Catahoula. This not only hurts the homeowner, but it also hurts legitimate businesses that rely on door-to-door sales to make an honest living.

2024 PJ; Out with the old, in with the new

The Catahoula Parish Police Jury started the new year of 2024 with four new jurors being sworn into office Monday night by Clerk of Court, Larisa Field.The jury then appointed Rodney Sones, District 5, as Jury President and Micah Hughes, District 2, as Vice President.

Open House slated for Friday NELSA Substance Abuse Office now open

Northeast Louisiana Substance Abuse is opening a new office location in the Harrisonburg Courthouse Building in Room #105. There will be a open house on Friday, January 5th for the public to come by and meet the staff from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Refreshments will be served.

Tip of the Tale

2606 4th Street, Jonesville, LA 71343 318-403-2883 Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can affect dogs. Lyme disease in dogs is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, particularly the black-legged tick or deer tick.

From Where I Sit

I have decided to go with the flow so to speak and make a few New Year’s resolutions. I am not talking about the kind of resolutions which include eating better or exercising more but meaningful ones. I am choosing to enjoy the smallest of things.

Louisiana Violent Crime Task Force releases draft report

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislature's Violent Crime Task Force released its draft report this week with its recommendations for lawmakers.