Bell arrested for attempted murder

A shooting in Jonesville last week resulted in the arrest of Tyquenton D. Bell. E911 dispatch received multiple complaints of yelling and gunfire near Tal Gibson Street.

Department of Ag announces $10 billion in economic relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the expediting of $10 billion in economic assistance payments to certain agricultural producers to mitigate increased economic headwinds faced in 2024.

Secretary Landry announces successful follow-up audit assuring Louisiana elections are safe, secure, and accurate

BATON ROUGE, La.—The Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) conducted a follow-up to their award-winning 2021 audit of the Louisiana Department of State’s election integrity procedures. The original report found “[overall]… DOS has procedures and practices to ensure election integrity.

Two-step your way to getting fire ants under control

Spring is near in Louisiana. The birds are singing, and flowers are beginning to blossom in our landscapes.It’s a great time to be outdoors. Watch your step, though, or you might become a victim of another sign of the changing seasons: fire ants.As temperatures warm, fire ants become more active.

2024 Louisiana Honey production up 48 percent

United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Released: March14, 2025.Louisiana Honey production during 2024 from Louisiana producers with five or more colonies totaled 3.40 million pounds, up 48 percent from 2023.

Admission to LSU Veterinary School

I am often asked what one must do to get in veterinary school. The answer varies depending on where you attend school. All schools have a minimum number of required courses, but some schools also require a bachelors degree.

Concordia Parish Library announcement

For the month of April, the Concordia Parish Library will host the virtual review presenting the life of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. It will be discussed by well-known scholar, Georgiann Potts. To watch it, visit: www.concordialibrary.org and click the poster, or visit: www. facebook.

James A. Garfield had a dog named “Veto”

Written by Michael Nordine of InterestingFacts.com.James A.

Savoring the Moment

Written by Ana Gouge, LSU AgCenter Connectivity and Built Environment.Mindful eating is a practice that encourages individuals to be fully present and aware during their meals. It involves paying attention to the taste, texture, and aroma of food, as well as recognizing hunger and fullness cues.

My concern is:

In the past few days, I have begun to wonder if some elected officials in our parish are communists. Let me be clear I am not talking about Sheriff Edwards. If all elected officials lived by his standards and upheld the law like him, I wouldn’t be writing this letter.