Louisiana would need $21.6 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health based on pre-pandemic data. Read more
- One person dies in fiery single-vehicle crash on LA Hwy. 40
- Both sides of I-12 near Albany, Springfield exit experiencing heavy traffic after multiple crashes
- Walker man arrested on child pornography charges following joint investigation
- Louisiana adds 744 new COVID-19 cases, 22 hospitalizations overnight; recoveries rise by nearly 3,500
- Louisiana lawmakers advance oil tax break and protection from new business taxes for unemployment benefits
The Livingston Parish Class of 2020 scored above the state average on the ACT, the state’s test that determines college readiness, according to figures from the Louisiana Department of Education. Read more
David Gray
Lifestyle Editor
- Nearly 1,150 acres of original ‘Carter Plantation’ up for sale through online auction
- Walker man pleads no contest to 2019 drug charge, sentenced to 10 years with department of corrections
- Boost for OMV, government complex (copy)
- Report: Pretrial incarceration costs Louisiana $290 million annually
- Louisiana state education board asking for $80 million funding increase
WATSON – In talking about Friday’s District 4-5A opener, it didn’t take long for Live Oak coach Blane Westmoreland to offer some high praise to the Eagles’ opponent.
- FOOTBALL | Walker travels to face No. 9 Scotlandville to open District 4-5A schedule
- VOLLEYBALL | Walker rallies to defeat Live Oak in five sets
- FOOTBALL | Hornets looking for consistency heading into district opener at Bogalusa
- CROSS COUNTRY | Live Oak prepares to defend titles at Livingston Parish Cross Country Meet
- VOLLEYBALL | Lady Bulldogs put together team effort to rally past Pine
Laine Hardy is heading to the Big Apple… albeit virtually.
David Gray
Lifestyle Editor
- Southeastern Louisiana University announces 2020 homecoming court
- Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to stock ‘Get Out and Fish’ ponds week of Oct. 19
- ‘Some heck of a time’ | Hungarian Settlement Museum offering discounted visits to commemorate 1956 revolution
- Abbey Barbay named 2020 Live Oak High homecoming queen
- Southeastern Louisiana University to celebrate homecoming Oct. 17-24
In response to the much-ballyhooed news reports about large corporations paying little to no taxes in a given year, Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden added a proposal for a minimum 15 percent tax on corporate profits to his platform. That may prove politically popular, b…
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The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is inviting artists to a Halloween-themed paint party, in which they’ll create a design of their choice.
- Denham Springs Fine Arts Association announces winners of Fall Show
- Movie Tavern reopening Aug. 28 with enhanced safety measures
- Arts Council of Livingston Parish creates virtual tour of Denham Springs Fine Arts Association exhibit
- Serenity Academy of Performing Arts hosting open house Aug. 15
- Bo’s Extravaganza to be held July 18-19 in Holden
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wales of Walker, Louisiana, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Michelle Wales, to Kennon Hamilton Singley, son of Jim and Deane Singley of Laurel, Mississippi.
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