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Veterans Assistance Counselor for Catahoula Parish speaks at coalition meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

The guest speaker at Catahoula Parish’s coalition meeting last week was Louisiana Department Of Veterans Affairs, Mr. Ahren M. Williams.

Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant Leading to Arrest in Jonesville

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

On the morning of September 29, 2024, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) responded to a domestic violence call in Jonesville, Louisiana.Upon investigation, new developments led to a search warrant being served at 1:30 p.m. later that day.

All hands on deck on Mound and Front Street

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

District Five in the Town of Jonesville’s (TOJ) project “All Hands on Deck” was a success. With the help of Mayor Loria Hollins, TOJ employees, and volunteers, District Five launched the 2nd annual community initiative project last week.

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Hope And Recovery...by Lilly Harvey

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

The weather couldn’t have been nicer and the turn out was great at the first “Walk for Recovery“ event held in Jena Louisiana, organized by LaSalle Celebrate Recovery. People came from different areas of the state to participate, support, and offer resources.

Tip of Tail #1: West Nile and horses

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a viral infection that can affect horses, leading to serious neurological disease. The virus is primarily spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Horses can also be infected through other means, but mosquitoes are the main vector.

“Becko the Magician” visits Jonesville Elementary!

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Becko the Magician entertained students and parents during a presentation of his magic show September 20th, 2024. Students were selected out of the audience to participate in the magic tricks and fun.

Louisiana shipping ports brace for largest worker strike in decades

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

As of midnight Tuesday, thousands of union dock and maritime workers are officially on strike, and if not resolved quickly it could significantly disrupt the U.S. economy.The strike is expected to cause full work stoppages at 14 ports across the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

CCC graduates 29 for re-entry program

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Transitioning from prison back into a community can be difficult,. Upon release individuals face challenges of finding employment, substance abuse treatment and housing which can be overwhelming. To ease the transition Catahoula Correctional Center (CCC) participates in reentry programs.

LARTO VOLUNTEER Fire Firefighters: Richard Tiser, Fire Chief Billy Wiley, Volunteer Evan Scarbrough and Volunteer Joseph Dauzat.

National Fire Prevention Week

News Staff

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Larto Fire Chief Billy Wiley and volunteers met at the fire station Monday in preparation of National Fire Prevention Week. Wiley stressed, “Smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire, but first they must be installed.

Louisiana State Government accepts first Cryptocurrency payment

News Staff

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana State Treasurer, John Fleming, M.D. announces an innovative transition with state government’s plan to accept cryptocurrency as a valid form of payment, allowing the integration of digital currency into Louisiana’s public operations.