LDWF proposes expanded CWD control measures following new detection in Catahoula Parish

Last week two public hearings were held to inform residents and gather input on the proposed rule changes to the CWD control measures no in place. The first meeting was held on July 26 at Grayson Baptist Church Gymnasium near Columbia, and second meeting held on July 29 at the Jena Community Center.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to Meet August 7

Rene LeBreton(504) 286-8745rlebreton@wlf.la.govThe Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 7, at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters, located at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.Agenda1.     Call to Order2.

Louisiana Department of Health urges caution to prevent Vibrio vulnificus infection

 Baton Rouge, La. (July 31, 2025) — The Louisiana Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions to prevent infection from Vibrio vulnificus. The department is seeing a higher number of Vibrio vulnificus cases and deaths than are typically reported.

New Louisiana laws take effect August 1, 2025

Governor Jeff Landry Signs 112 Measures into Law, Covering Public Safety, Infrastructure, Health, Education, and Consumer Protection Beginning August 1, 2025, Louisiana residents will see a wave of new legislative measures take effect following the Regular Session of the State Legislature.

Shrimpers applaud Trump trade deal

(The Center Square) – Shrimpers are praising the Trump administration’s newly announced tariffs on imports from Indonesia and Vietnam as a long-overdue correction to what it calls “counter-productive trade policies.

Beef cow production

If you haven’t checked cattle prices lately, you may want to. They are very valuable critters right now. If you have them, it is worth preventing the loss of even one!

A 15-year-old invented Braille

Braille is a set of tactile symbols designed for reading that’s used all over the world by blind and visually impaired people; letters and symbols are represented by different configurations of a grid of six raised dots.

Bulletin Board

GREATER ST. MARY BAPTIST CHURCH cordially invite you to our Annual Homecoming Celebration Service held on Sunday August 3, 2025 @ 2 o'clock p.m.Our guest speaker will be Bishop Oscar Davis, The Word Church, Natchez MS. So make plans to come out and help us celebrate this blessed occasion.

Harrisonburg Service League Auction raises $5,480 for Village initiatives

The Harrisonburg Service League is celebrating another successful year of fundraising following its annual auction event, which drew enthusiastic participation from residents and supporters across the region.

Jonesville Main Street receives $27,000 grant

Jonesville Main Street is proud to be one of the 11 Louisiana communities to receive Technical Assistance grants. The Jonesville grant is for $27,000. This grant will be added to the monies raised from various events like Bingo Nights and Friday Night After 5.Lt.