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A sad farewell to the Catahoula News Booster

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
After many tearful days and sleepless nights, and with an incredibly heavy heart, I must share news I never imagined having to write.This January 28, 2026 edition will be the final edition of the Catahoula News Booster.This decision has not come easily.
A heroic water rescue from Little River

A heroic water rescue from Little River

A heroic water rescue from Little River

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Carithers, and Jonesville Police Officer Cory Hall along with two brave citizens, Stanley Gardner and John Cross of Catahoula Parish carried out a daring rescue Sunday, January 25, 2026 in the frigid waters of Little River near Archie Park at Texaco Towne.
Staff gearing up for FuelTrac Grand Opening

Staff gearing up for FuelTrac Grand Opening

Staff gearing up for FuelTrac Grand Opening

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Excitement is in the air as the dedicated team at Jonesville’s new FuelTrac gets ready to open the doors and welcome the community!“Over the past several weeks, the staff has been hard at work preparing the space, finalizing details, and ensuring everything is ready for an amazing experience.
Two million dollar bond underscores severity of child‑crime charges in Catahoula Parish arrest

Two million dollar bond underscores severity of child‑crime charges in Catahoula Parish arrest

Two million dollar bond underscores severity of child‑crime charges in Catahoula Parish arrest

Walter J. White Alexandria, La
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Walter J. White, 33, of Alexandria, on multiple felony charges including first‑degree rape, carnal knowledge of a juvenile, sexual battery, aggravated crime against nature, and possession of child pornography.

Cleaning your dogs ears

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Cleaning your dog’s ears is an important part of their grooming routine. Here’s a guide to help you do it safely and effectively: Depending on the breed and ear type, clean ears every 1-4 weeks.
Donald Wayne Meyers sworn in as Police Jury President by Clerk of Court Larisa Field.

Donald Wayne Meyers sworn in as Police Jury President by Clerk of Court Larisa Field.

Meyers takes the president seat for Police Jury

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Donald Wayne Meyers, juror for Ward 4, was unanimously voted by his fellow jurors to be Catahoula Parish Police Jury President for 2026.Micah Hughes remains Vice President for 2026. Hughes was nominated by Johnie Carol Estes, who was herself dominated by Nena Jo McMillin.

School Board discussed missed school hour policy

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
At the Catahoula Parish School Board meeting held Tuesday, January 12, members discussed the growing controversy surrounding how students are required to make up missed school hours due to absences—even when those absences are excused with a doctor’s note.
CPSO uses new drone to safely resolve incident

CPSO uses new drone to safely resolve incident

CPSO uses new drone to safely resolve incident

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office successfully utilized its newly acquired drone technology on January 15 to bring a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion involving a man reported to have threatened to shoot his neighbors.Deputies responded to a call regarding James A.

Love The Boot Week 2026 registration opens,

News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. - Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser announced today that online registration is now open at LoveTheBoot.org for the 5th annual Love the Boot Week, Louisiana’s largest statewide litter removal and beautification effort.