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LWFC gives final approval to CWD control area Notice of Intent

News Staff

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Trey Iles- The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) gave final approval to a Notice of Intent (NOI) to expand the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Control Area in northeast central Louisiana during its August meeting Thursday (Aug. 7) in Baton Rouge.

FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE a fire at Ferriday Methodist Church

Catahoula Parish Fire District Four assisted Ferriday Fire Department in church blaze

News Staff

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

On Thursday evening, August 14, Catahoula Fire District Four joined the Ferriday Fire Department and multiple regional agencies in responding to a devastating fire at the Ferriday Methodist Church, located at 1830 E.E. Wallace Blvd.The blaze, which erupted around 5:18 p.m.

2025 NLSPP Field Day slated for August 22nd

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The fourth annual North Louisiana Seed Preservation Program Field Day will be held on August 22nd at the Northeast Research Station in St. Joseph La.

Catahoula Parish courthouse implements new security measures to enhance public safety

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

In a continued effort to strengthen safety and preparedness within public facilities, the Catahoula Parish Police Jury (CPPJ) has announced a series of new security protocols at the parish courthouse.

JPD Investigator Kelonda Barber

Jonesville Police Department honors Investigator Kelonda Barber’s Police Academy graduation

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The Town of Jonesville proudly announces the graduation of Criminal Investigator Kelonda Barber from the Police Academy, marking her official certification as a POST Certified law enforcement officer.

Thomas found guilty

Thomas found guilty; Obstruction of Justice

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

After three days of testimony, legal argument, and emotional courtroom moments, a jury returned a guilty verdict last Thursday evening in the obstruction of justice trial of George Thomas.

U.S. SECRETARY of Agriculture signs a waiver limiting sodas and energy drinks from SNAP in West Virginia. (Photo by Andrew Rice/Center Square)

Rollins extends sugary drinks ban to six more states including Louisiana

Andrew Rice/ The Center Square

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins approved six waivers to exclude sodas and energy drinks from federal nutrition programs on Monday of last week.

Knocked Down, but Not Out

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

My Sweetheart loved to watch boxing. You could hear him holler when one got knocked down and he would say, “He’s down, but he’s not out. Kimbo, he got back up.” I had no clue really what or who was doing what, but he so enjoyed all of the “battle time.

Interview with Mrs. JoeAnn Edwards

Interview With

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

I was born at home on the farm outside Harrisonburg on December 11, 1934 to Mr. Joseph Roger Buswell and Mrs. Veva Stutson Buswell. Dr. Callahan of Harrisonburg was present for the birth. I grew up an only child. My mother was raised in Catahoula Parish in the Harrisonburg hills.

Lyme disease

News Staff

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Lyme disease in dogs is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, particularly the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis).