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One of the most famous naval heroes in history suffered from seasickness

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Britain’s celebrated Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson was essentially the living embodiment of the hardscrabble “Four Yorkshiremen” of the classic Monty Python sketch. As a young naval officer, he lost sight in his right eye from gravel strewn by an incoming cannonball.

HARRISONBURG BETA CLUB members pictured above.

Harrisonburg High School Beta tapping

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Harrisonburg High School held their Beta Club tapping ceremony on March 21, 2025 at 10:30 am. The Beta Club inducted eleven new members and recognized and presented 13 seniors with their Beta card. Kassie Creel (Sr) is current President, and Kaden Sanson is current Vice-President.

Catahoula CoAction Program hosts successful community skate party

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Catahoula CoAction Program recently held its first Community Skate Party, where children and adults came together for a night of skating and fun, all set to the beats of DJ Joe Wallace.

Johnnie Adams Catahoula Parish Superintendent

Superintendent Adams concerned about federal education budget cuts

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

By Grace Thompson and Gracelyn Farrar LSU Manship School News Service With President Donald Trump slashing the federal education budget, Louisiana school superintendents are scrambling to determine if they will lose any of the $2.

American Medical Response returns ambulance service to Catahoula Parish

News Staff

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Ambulance service will soon return to Catahoula Parish. The Catahoula Parish Police Jury (CPPJ) signed a contract with American Medical Response (AMR) at their last meeting. Bids were accepted in January from Pafford and AMR, with AMR submitting the lowest bid at $375,000 a year ($31,220 a month).

Amendment 2 stays on ballot; lawsuit rejected by Louisiana Supreme Court

Steve Wilson (the Center Square)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

A lawsuit that could have knocked Gov. Jeff Landry's signature tax reform initiative, Amendment 2, off the ballot was dismissed by the Louisiana Supreme Court late on Tuesday.In the case of Calhoun vs.

LDWF agents arrest four subjects for public record violations in East Baton Rouge Parish

News Staff

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested four subjects for alleged public record violations on Jan. 27 in East Baton Rouge Parish.Agents arrested John W. Ballard Jr., 49, of Denham Springs, Brian J. Ballard, 30, of Hammond, and Trevor N.

LWFC approves amendments to 2025-26 hunting season and WMA NOI at March meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) passed several amendments to the 2025-26 hunting regulation notice of intent (NOI), including adjustments to the West Zone and East Zone duck hunting seasons.

Five surprising facts about St. Patrick’s Day

News Staff

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 each year, is known for its parades, shamrocks, and a whole lot of green. It’s a day when people around the world embrace Irish culture — whether they have Irish heritage or not. But behind all the revelry, St.

OUACHITA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

News Staff

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

OUACHITA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION is hosting a biblical based support group for grief over losing loved ones. It will start March 20, 2025, located at 100 Main Street, Jonesville, LA. It will start at 6:00pm for 13 weeks.