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School Board budget shows -$463,000 deficit

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Business Manager Lora White presented the 2024-25 Catahoula Parish School Board budget at a public hearing on September 3, 2024. Total revenues are expected to be $17,084,043.00 and total expenditures are estimated at $17,767,936.00. The budget estimates a total deficit of $683,893.00.
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Mimi’s Deli opens in Harrisonburg

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The Grand Opening for Mimi's Deli was Tuesday, September 3rd. Mimi's Deli is located in the heart of the charming little town, Harrisonburg, La.This small town deli embraces its cozy atmosphere and offers a menu filled with comforting classics.

Sones explains urgency to renew parish sales tax

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
On December 7, 2024, voters across Catahoula Parish will cast their vote on a renewal/ rededication of a one cent sales tax deciding the fate of ambulance service. The renewal will continue to dedicate 75 percent of the tax to the police jury, 16.
Sales Along 84 week is finally here

Sales Along 84 week is finally here

Sales Along 84 week is finally here

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Are you ready for a treasure hunt like no other? Sales Along 84 stretches from Natchez, MS to Winnfield, LA, with over 130 miles of bargain-hunting bliss. Event coordinator for Jonesville Rhonda Williams has been busy promoting the second annual event.
Millie Mattered

Millie Mattered

Millie Mattered

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
As kids are returning to school Millie Mattered Advocacy, and local law enforcement, are warning parents of the risk that their children might have access to drugs from school supplies or consuming a snack from friends.
Louisiana black bear hunting lottery open

Louisiana black bear hunting lottery open

Louisiana black bear hunting lottery open

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery was opened to state hunters August 29 and will run through September 25, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.
Judge stops federal program for migrant agricultural workers

Judge stops federal program for migrant agricultural workers

Judge stops federal program for migrant agricultural workers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
(The Center Square) — Attorneys general from 17 states are suing to stop the federal government from implementing a program they say gives migrant agricultural workers rights that American citizens working farm jobs do not have.The coalition of states, led by South Carolina, contends that the U.S.