Tax reform, other bills advance in first week of special session

During the first days of Louisiana's special legislative session, lawmakers took significant steps on several high-stakes bills aimed at overhauling the state's tax code and reforming juvenile prosecution laws.A total of 31 bills have been introduced, though not all of them relate to Gov.

Federal judge extends restraining order in tuberculosis-infected detainee case

(The Center Square) – A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order Wednesday in a case involving the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its plans to release a tuberculosis-positive Chinese migrant into the U.S. without clearance from the state Health Department.U.S.

Louisiana Treasury Department launches new financial reporting tool for schools

(The Center Square) — Louisiana's Treasury Department is implementing a new tool for public school governing authorities to report financial data.

Legislative task force 'overwhelmed' in dealing with rural health disparities

(The Center Square) — A recent Louisiana task force met on Thursday to address the critical gaps in care for patients with complex chronic diseases, special needs, diabetes and other health issues.

Weekly Devotion

From the heart of Pastor Kim Cook Crossway Family Worship Center With great excitement, we anticipate many things or events in our lives. We get excited and busy getting ready for Christmas, for weddings, for births, for children, for family reunions and for a lot of different things in front of us.

Harrisonburg Future Health Professionals Club awarded at conference

Harrisonburg High School’s (HHS) tenth through twelfth grade students traveled to Northwestern State University for the HOSA - Future Health Professionals fall conference.

LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters of mottled duck hunting regulations for 2024-25 Season

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) would like to remind waterfowl hunters that the harvest of mottled ducks is prohibited in the first 15 days of the regular duck season in both the East and West zones. In the final 45 days of the season, the daily bag limit is one.

Life as a warrior

Check your blood sugar. Take insulin. Eat. Repeat. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, staying on top of my health and well-being sometimes feels like a full-time job, but I don’t let that stop me.I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the eleventh grade.

Keeping your dogs warm

2606 4th Street, Jonesville, LA 71343 318-403-2883Keeping your outdoor dogs warm during colder months is crucial for their comfort and health.Provide a well-insulated dog house that is elevated off the ground to prevent cold from seeping in.

The Catahoula Bulletin Board

CONCORDIA ELECTRIC’S next regular board meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 5pm.CATAHOULA COUNCIL ON AGING board meeting will be held on NOVEMBER 4, 2024 at 6:00 at the Sicily Island Council on Aging.