Louisiana ranks first in the nation for reading, second for math on latest Education Recovery Scorecard

Louisiana students show gains at a time when many states continue to fall behind.

Concordia Electric schedules election committee meeting

The Election Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors on February 13, 2025, has the responsibility of seeing that the election of board members is carried out according to the Bylaws of the Cooperative.

LDWF to conduct public meeting Feb. 26 on proposed 2025-2027 Hunting Regulation Notices of Intent

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed 2025-27 hunting regulation notices of intent (NOI) on Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.To register for the meeting, go to https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_96uzly6VRwSuNhHVXznKgw.

The importance of soil sampling in preparation for planting season

As we eagerly await the emergence of spring weather, there are many factors that need to be considered when it comes to preparing for planting season, with soil fertility being one of them.

Sicily Island Elementary students start the day with pledge

SICILY ISLAND ELEMENTARY first grade students Kaylen Bryd, Beegan Byrd, Kinsley Bryd, Rashad Davis, Amelia Drumgoole, Gracie Evans, Terrion Hughes, Leon Hutchins, Holden Johnson, Alaina Phillips, Nichalos Price, Terrell Spann, and Christian Watson led the Pledge of Alligaince this week.

Catahoula Parish Arrest

Kaitlyn Book175 Old Columbia Rd Harrisonburg, LA Arrested 2/6/25 Failure to appearMargaret Owens150 Big Joe Road Sicily Island, LA Arrested 2/4/25 Simple assault without a dangerous weapon, distrubing the peae by language, unlawful disruption of the operationof school bus Arrested 2/7/25 Inciting a...

Agents cite three men for deer hunting violations in Central Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited Rickey Bordelon, 55, of Alexandria, and Kurtis Lavigne, 64, of Pineville, for over the daily limit of antlerless deer and failing to tag deer.

Northern Louisiana man sentenced to 20 years after LDWF investigation

A northern Louisiana man pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the Second Judicial District Court in Claiborne Parish for numerous wildlife and criminal violations.

Seventh District Judicial Court Highlights

Judge John Reeves presided over the Seventh District, Division B criminal court when Jeffery W. Montpelier failed to appear for a felony status hearing regarding charges of meth possession.The court was informed that Montpelier was incarcerated in LaSalle Parish awaiting sentencing.

February Chaplaincy highlight: Chaplain Cristofer Hattaway

CATAHOULA PARISH, LA – The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize Chaplain Cristofer Hattaway as the Department of Corrections' Highlighted Chaplain for February in honor of his solid dedication and service.