Harris murder update

In 2016, George Harris, a barber known as 'Jollie,' was shot outside his barbershop in Sicily Island. Three men, Perry Gibson, Raymond D.

Road work on MLK and Highway 124 nears completion

Construction on Louisiana Highway 124 at Little River bridge in Jonesville and MLK has caused some delays in travel time as road crew’s work. Several other highways and bridges in Catahoula Parish are included in the highway program for Fiscal Year (FY) 20242025.

Lawmakers file bill requiring stricter sentencing for repeat offenders

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose stricter mandatory sentencing requirements for repeat violent offenders, following the death of Lafayette SWAT officer Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette.House Bill 11, authored by Rep. Chad Boyer, R-St.

Central High School’s Mardi Gras Court

PRESENTING THE 2025 Central High School Mardi Gras Court. Pictured on front row: Royal Page to the King is Drake Scott and Royal Page to the Queen is Hadley Breland.

Why are old photos sepia-toned?

Developed in the late 1820s, photography revolutionized the way history could be documented, blending art and science to create lasting visual records.

Weekly Devotion

I have been hearing a word from God for a couple of days that I want to share with you this week. His voice has stirred in my soul to come and sit at His feet. To bring my all, (my sacrifice), and just sit in worship. Just think about that for a little while.

Gestation of sheep and goats

CATAHOULA VETERINARY CLINIC2606 4TH ST. JONESVILLE, LA 71343 318-403-2883We have been discussing gestation periods in common farm animals. Today we will discuss two : sheep and goats.The gestation periods for sheep and goats are relatively similar, typically lasting about five months.

Louisiana crawfish prices keep falling in February

(Louisiana First) — The average price of crawfish, live and boiled, keeps going down this Mardi Gras season.This weekend’s average prices are $4.10 per pound for live crawfish and $6.49 per pound for boiled crawfish.“This week we’ve seen a $.20 cent per pound price drop for live crawfish, and a $.

Block High School students prepare for the future

BHS choir celebrates Black History Month

Block High School’s (BHS) choir presented Celebriting Black History, Building Unity to the school last Friday.The program was narrated by Mrs. Vanessa Branch. Members of the choir sang Lift Every Voice and Sing and Wade in the Water.