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ATTENDING THE Louisiana Municipal Association convention pictured above from left to right Mayor ProTem Emma Hilliard Sicily Island, Mayor Loria Hollins Jonesville, Mayor Pro-Tem Catina Branch Jonesville, Council member Linda Kerry Sicily Island, Council member June Gayden Jonesville, and Council member Angela Carter Jonesville.

ATTENDING THE Louisiana Municipal Association convention pictured above from left to right Mayor ProTem Emma Hilliard Sicily Island, Mayor Loria Hollins Jonesville, Mayor Pro-Tem Catina Branch Jonesville, Council member Linda Kerry Sicily Island, Council member June Gayden Jonesville, and Council member Angela Carter Jonesville.

Jonesville and Sicily Island represented at LMA convention

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Jonesville and Sicily Island represented at LMA convention

Tip of Tale #3: Dog skin and fleas

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Fleas are a common external parasite that can cause skin problems and allergies in dogs. When a dog is infested with fleas, they can experience intense itching and discomfort.Some dogs may also develop an allergic reaction to flea bites, known as flea bite allergy or flea allergy dermatitis (FAD).
Catahoula

Catahoula

Catahoula

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
CONCORDIA ELECTRIC’S next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2024 at 5pm.CATAHOULA COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AT 6:00 AT THE SICILY ISLAND COUNCIL ON AGING.

Manslaughter, 40 years, hard labor

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Ronald Baxter, Jr was scheduled to be tried by a jury on Monday, August 12, 2024, for second degree murder of Donna Vance. Summons had already been sent to two hundred people for jury duty when Baxter accepted a plea bargain from the state.

2024 LEAP assessment shows a parish wide 5% improvement

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A testament to the hard work and dedication that Catahoula Parish students and teachers put into preparing for 2024 LEAP, assessment results improved by five percent from the previous school year. Compared to other school districts in the state, Catahoula was one of the top systems for growth.
WELCOME BACK, Southern Soul! Pictured at right are (left to right): Councilwoman Catina Branch, Mayor Loria Hollins, Southern Soul’s Mary Smith and Emma Hatten.

WELCOME BACK, Southern Soul! Pictured at right are (left to right): Councilwoman Catina Branch, Mayor Loria Hollins, Southern Soul’s Mary Smith and Emma Hatten.

Southern Soul is back

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The public has responded with excitement in welcoming back Southern Soul, “The home of the $9.99 plate lunches.
SRO SUPERVISOR Patrice Cavin, and SRO Tommy Williamson

SRO SUPERVISOR Patrice Cavin, and SRO Tommy Williamson

Catahoula’s School Resource Officers for 2024-25 school year

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
“Making the safety of our students and staff is my top priority,” Sheriff Toney Edwards stated as he introduced the School Resource Officers (SRO) for the 2024-25 school year.Serving Jonesville Elementary, Block High School, and Larto is SRO Tommy Williamson.
FERRIDAY COUNCIL MEMBER Devonte Schiele, Mayor Pro Tem Sicily Island Emma Hilliard, Mayor Loria Hollins, Ferriday Council member Gail Pryor, Town of Ferriday Becky Ann McKeel-Brown-Albert, Council member Peggy Beard, Ferriday Mayor Alvin Garrison, Town of Ferriday Ashley Skipper, Jonesville Mayor Pro Tem Catina Branch, and Sicily Island council member Linda Kerry pictured above.

FERRIDAY COUNCIL MEMBER Devonte Schiele, Mayor Pro Tem Sicily Island Emma Hilliard, Mayor Loria Hollins, Ferriday Council member Gail Pryor, Town of Ferriday Becky Ann McKeel-Brown-Albert, Council member Peggy Beard, Ferriday Mayor Alvin Garrison, Town of Ferriday Ashley Skipper, Jonesville Mayor Pro Tem Catina Branch, and Sicily Island council member Linda Kerry pictured above.

Catahoula represented at LMA convention

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Village of Sicily Island and Town of Jonesville (TOJ) Mayor Loria Hollins, council members, town attorney Joey Boothe, and town employees attended the 87th annual Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA)convention last week.
Millie Mattered

Millie Mattered

Millie Mattered

Hope And Recovery...by Lilly Harvey
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
There was a time when folks lived and died in the same small town. It wasn’t uncommon to grow up right down the road from grandparents. You would never dare to act out in public because everyone knew your family.