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Quick and easy weeknight

Quick and easy weeknight meal

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

If you’re looking for a recipe that you can throw together quickly on a weeknight, has just a few ingredients, and is nutritious and delicious, – we’ve got you covered!

WARDEN TREVOR McDonald, CCC graduating class and Sheriff Toney Edwards pictured above.

CCC host first High School Equivalency graduation

News Staff

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Catahoula Correctional Center (CCC) held its first High School Equivalency (HSE), formally referred to GED, graduation last Friday, awarding diplomas to six attendees. One additional graduate was released before the ceremony.

THE TRI-PARISH SHRINE CLUB pictured above represents Shriners in Catahoula, Concordia, and Tenas Parishes.

Tri-Parish Shrine Club community outreach

News Staff

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

(Ferriday, LA) Red fezzes, teddy bears, motorcycles, and mini cars. What do they have in common? All are things associated with the fraternal organization known as Shriners International.

Louisiana’s annual statewide audit reveals billions in questioned costs and mismanagement

Nolan Mckendry The Center Square

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s latest annual report details over $3 billion in missing, misappropriated, overstated or understated funds across 18 state agencies and political subdivisions.

Landry unveils 2026 budget, continuing push for fiscal responsibility

Nolan Mckendry The Center Square

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Gov. Jeff Landry presented his administration's budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, emphasizing fiscal restraint and continued reductions in government spending.The proposal follows a year of significant tax cuts and economic development initiatives.

Shirley Cooper Speaking on behalf of Sicily Island

Central and Sicily Island schools will close

News Staff

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

As an estimated 80 people stood inside the school board office and 3,600 listened on Catahoula News Booster’s Facebook live video, the Catahoula Parish School Board voted to close Central and Sicily Island High Schools, sparking concerns among community members and stakeholders about transparency...

Griefshare program offered to the local community

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the Grief-Share program held at the Ouachita Baptist Association office.

Central High School’s 4H members visited the nursing home to pass out valentines

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Central High School’s 4H members visited the nursing home to pass out valentines

Sicily Island’s largest Black History parade

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Village of Sicily Island and the Black History Parade Committee celebrated Black History Month with it’s largest Black History Parade with over 100 people gathering to watch! Grand Marshal, Pastor John L. Lewis, Sr.

Gestation of cows

News Staff

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

We will continue our discussion of common farm animal gestation periods. We started with the longest being donkeys and we will work down the list.The gestation period for cattle typically lasts about nine months, averaging around 280 days.