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Johnny Dollar According to the required campaign finance disclosure report filed by Mayor John Crow for the period ending September 30, 2024, Mayor Crow has received no “disclosed” political contributions and has spent no “disclosed” money on his campaign.Hard to believe with the barrage of signs littering streets and highway rights of way, “refreshments” bought for parties and barbeques for …

Gov. Jeff Landry has called a Special Session to ask lawmakers to revamp Louisiana’s tax code by lowering income tax rates for all earners and permanently raising the state’s sales tax.The Special Session begins Nov. 6 and must end Nov. 25.Landry’s plan would replace lost revenue from the income tax reduction by making a temporary 0.45-cent sales tax permanent rather …

Hurricane Milton threatened Florida’s gulf coast to be one of the most devastating storms in recorded history, according to several experts. Several towns were already in a state of disrepair from the state’s prior storm, Hurricane Helene, which had already cost the state billions of dollars in property damage.“Thankfully, we weathered the storm in Disney World Orlando safely. On Thursday …

Former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, Clay Shexnayder, visited Union Parish this past Monday at the request of local voters who are seeking information on a Home Rule Charter form of government. The gathering was hosted by Lynn Ramsey and Judy Auger. There wasn’t an empty seat, with attendance exceeding expectations.Discussions revolved around the need for lower taxes, …

Gabe Kenley Florida has been hit by back-to-back hurricanes over the past two months, Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Helene’s destruction is still being dealt with, requiring $286 million in federal aid, according to FEMA.gov. Hurricane Milton threatens to be the second largest recorded hurricane on this side of the globe. Disney World Orlando, the largest theme park on …

The Last Sunday of every September is designated National Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Families Day. On September 29th, Blue Star Mothers of Northeast La, held a Blue to Gold program to Honor the families of Fallen Heroes from across North Louisiana.From the Farmerville, Dubach, Ruston areas we were proud to have with us GS Jon Eric Bowman’ family, GS …

By: Foster CampbellLouisiana Public Service Commissioner After years of paying excessive rates to speak by telephone with their family members in Louisiana jails and prisons, the 40,000 families of Louisiana inmates will soon receive relief, thanks to Congress and federal regulators. Effective January 1, 2025, “just and reasonable” charges for calls made to incarcerated people across the nation will be …

MONROE, Louisiana – Grow NELA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Brandon Welch, who has been contracted to serve as the organization’s Business Development Manager. With extensive experience in business development, project management, and community leadership, Welch is set to support Grow NELA’s mission of fostering economic growth and attracting new businesses to Northeast Louisiana.In this capacity, Welch …

By: Louisiana Supreme Court New Orleans, LA─ The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana announces the election of Suzanne H. Stinson as Commission Chair, and Third Judicial District Court Judge Bruce E. Hampton as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Commission. Suzanne Stinson, a citizen member of the Commission, was elected to serve as Commission Chair through the end of her term on March …

By NSDAR WASHINGTON, DC – The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor this foundational document of national governance. The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to the commemoration …