CWD Case Found in a White-tailed Deer in Catahoula Parish

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reporting a confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in ahunter-harvested whitetailed buck in Catahoula Parish. This is the first CWD confirmed positive in a wild deer outside of Tensas Parish.

Catahoula Parish ranks 54th in state property tax rates

The Tax Foundation Map ranks Louisiana parishes by property taxes based on median housing value, median property tax, and effective tax rate. Louisiana's effective property tax rate is 0.55%, ranking 39th nationally. Comparatively, Arkansas is at 0.57%, Mississippi at 0.74%, and Texas at 1.58%.

Lunar eclipse causes the “Blood Moon” to be visible locally

Lunar eclipse causes the “Blood Moon” to be visible locally

Supreme Court to hear argument over Louisiana congressional districts

By Nolan McKendry (The Center Square) Another round of pingpong over Louisiana's congressional map is set to begin as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments over the years-long legal battle. The arguments, scheduled for March 24, will include the combined cases of Louisiana v.

Judge rules lawsuit against constitutional amendment can proceed

(The Center Square) Voters could be left holding an empty bag if they are in favor of the proposed Amendment 2 to Louisiana's constitution, after a judge ruled that a lawsuit challenging it can move forward.

Note from Editor

School closures stir a whirlwind of emotions within communities. It’s not only the merging of buildings or resources, but the intertwining of countless memories, traditions, and identities. Each school carries a unique legacy, a testament to the lives it has touched and shaped over the years.

Weekly Devotion

The Word of God says in Psalm 139 'I am fearfully and wonderfully made.' How many times do I think, 'Wow, did I mess up?' I know that the Word also says in Genesis, that I was made in His imagine. Uh Oh! Probably not so great there either.

Concordia Parish Library announcements

Gardening HacksFriday, March 14th at the Vidalia Library beginning 3:00 PM -the Concordia Parish Library will host the “Gardening Hacks” event. Presenter is Marcie Wilson, a horticultural agent from LSU AgCenter.

The Catahoula Bulletin Board

CONCORDIA ELECTRIC’S next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 13th, 2025 at 5pm.JENA CHURCH OF CHRIST invites everyone to their “Friends and Family Weekend” to feed both food and soul featuring their guest speaker, Chance Steen.

Canine delivery

CATAHOULA VETERINARY CLINIC2606 4TH ST. JONESVILLE, LA 71343 318-403-2883 Canine delivery We discussed different gestation periods over the past few weeks. We are picking the dog to discuss what to expect at delivery.Signs of Labor are nesting behavior (digging, arranging bedding).