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Louisiana GOP officials support Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The Center Square Louisiana Republicans and other groups praised a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned a legal theory known as Chevron deference.

Farmer withdrew previous not guilty plea and sentenced to four years hard labor

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

David Farmer was sentenced in Seventh Judicial District Court by Judge John Reeves last month.

SENATOR GLEN WOMACK speaking at Northeast Louisiana Legislative Delegation Update Luncheon

Womack gets Senate Bill 44 passed, Protecting small local pharmacies

News Staff

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Senator Glen Womack was one of the fifty- six sponsors for Louisiana (LA) Senate Bill 444 passed and signed by Governor Landry on June 19, 2024.

E-911 PERSONNEL pictured above are: seated, Dispatcher Sarah Brannon, standing left to right are, Dixie Jordan, E-911 Director Frankie Tolar, and Catahoula Parish OHSEP Director Ellis Boothe.

The unseen heroes of Catahoula Parish E-911 dispatch

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Everyday thousands of people seek immediate assistance in times of crisis by calling 9-1-1. First Responders also rely on telecommunications to answer their radio calls and provide assistance. Catahoula Parish manages approximately 3,900 calls a year.

IRS data shows Louisiana lost more than 26K residents in 2022

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

(The Center Square) The latest data from the IRS shows Louisiana losing more than 26,000 residents during the 2021-22 tax years.Louisiana was 44th in population growth, ranking only above California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maryland. The net loss accounted for 0.

POLICE JURY members pictured discussing first responder tax exemption with Tax Assessor Matt Taylor

Police Jury supports Catahoula parish majority vote and denies tax exemption for first responders

News Staff

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

After a motion was made to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2024, Catahoula Parish Police Jury (CPPJ) meeting, Ward Eight Juror Debra Lewis asked where the jury was at on the one cent sanitation sales tax renewal.

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Weekly Devotion

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

From the Billy Graham Library: Billy Graham once said that, “The secret strength of a nation is found in the faith that abides in the hearts and homes of the country.

DETECTIVES AND ADMINISTRATION taking oath of office

Catahoula Parish Sheriff Office swearing in ceremony

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

MADYSON CAMPBELL, Ainsley Ogle, Claire Campbell, and Emily Womack displaying their medals.

4-H University 2024

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

WOW! What an amazing week Catahoula 4-H’ers had at 4-H University, June 18-21, on the LSU Campus!

Canes walk-off in nail-biter against Northwest

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

It came down to the wire on Friday, as Catahoula Canes grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 7-6, over Northwest. The game was tied at six in the bottom of the seventh when Andrew Hefner doubled, scoring one run.Catahoula Canes came back to win despite trailing 4-0 in the third.