Bitcoin mining, one topic discussed at police jury

The Police Jury convened it's second meeting of July last Monday night with the agenda starting with a public hearing to consider the leveeing additional or increased millage rate without further voter approval and without adopting adjusted millage rate after reassessment rolling forward to rates...

Let this little light shine

This week starts the new school year. Seems a little early to me, but what do I know.I have been in prayer for the kids, the parents, the teachers, and all the workers that will report for duty.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful releases new environmental lessons for grades K-5

BATON ROUGE, La. – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) has developed 10 new lessons and complementary activities for grades K-5 on environmental stewardship – all in alignment with student standards.

Louisiana students banned from bringing cell phones to school

Teachers, individual schools and school districts no longer have a say in when and where students can have cell phones on school property. Louisiana Senate Bill 207 which became effective May 28, 2024, prohibits unauthorized possession of electronic telecommunication devices at school.

LDH confirms four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Franklin Parish

The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) has confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in the Northeast Louisiana community of Winnsboro. These cases were reported between July 5-24.

Eastern Star makes donations to help Jonesville residents beat the heat

For the third year in a row Jonesville Eastern Star Chapter #78 donated and delivered fans to Town of Jonesville.The Box Fan Drive supplies elderly and disabled citizens with a way to keep cool during the heat of the summer months.

Love Beyond the Summer Heat: The Salvation Army activates heat relief services in response to summer temperatures

The Salvation Army Extends Services To At-Risk Community Members As summer temperatures continue to rise, communities across the country, including in (Catahoula Parish), are under extreme heat advisories.

Village of Harrisonburg Service League Auction Success

Village of Harrisonburg Service League Auction was a great success, and we are so appreciative of the support of our community. We raised $3200, all of which will benefit the work of the Service League. Financial donations are still welcome.

Catahoula Parish Shows Growth on LEAP Data

The Louisiana Department of Education has identified the Catahoula Parish School District as one of the Top Systems for Growth.

Block High School’s faculty awarded certificates for NOLA Education’s “Star Academy”

This school year, Block High School (BHS) will launch Star Academy where 7th and 8th graders learn core subjects through hands-on projects. The academy exposes students to over one hundred different careers.