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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 …

By Jaclyn Tripp and Dr. Gary Joiner(LSU SHREVEPORT Professor of History)KTAL/KMMM – Shreveport, La. The following article is the third, and final, part of a historical piece written by Jacyln Tripp and Dr. Gary Joiner about the history of Willie Rainach, a conservative, segregationaliist politician from Claiborne Parish. Citizens in Rainach’s district react to his extremism“As a mother, I wish …

The following article is the second part of a historical piece written by Jacyln Tripp and Dr. Gary Joiner about the history of Willie Rainach, a conservative, segregationaliist politician from Claiborne Parish. Rainach’s political skyrocketWillie Rainach was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1940-1948) and the Louisiana State Senate (1948-1959.) During his time in office, he brought a Louisiana …

Congratulations to Vickie Wheelis, Ed. D. The Board of Directors of Union Museum of History and Art-Discovery Place is pleased to announce that Vickie Wheelis, Ed.D., will serve as the first-ever director of the museum beginning September 3. “We are delighted that Dr. Wheelis will become our director and use her considerable leadership skills to guide the museum in achieving …

The following article is the first half of a historical piece written by Jacyln Tripp and Dr. Gary Joiner about the history of Willie Rainach, a conservative, segregationaliist politician from Claiborne Parish. When recording Civil Rights history, historians and journalists often focus on those who fought for civil rights. And the stories of civil rights heroes are crucially important to our heritage …