Editor’s note: The following is an editorial submitted by Congressman Clay Higgins. Higgins is a republican who represents Louisiana’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Louisiana Legislature has convened for an important special session that will determine the future of our state’s electoral processes. This includes a critical vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s bill to implement closed …

Photo taken by Austin Klais Attention Landowners! If you live in Bienville, Claiborne, Jackson, Lincoln, Morehouse,Ouachita, Union, and Webster Parishes:The LDWF, Quail Forever, the USDA-NRCS, and other partners are offering a program for enhancing private forestland for wildlife. The AR-LA Open Pine Landscape Restoration RCPP will provide support for these parishes for the next 3 years for enhancing your turkey …

Downsville Mayor Reggie Skains, made sure Union Parish was represented in Baton Rouge at the Jan. 7 inauguration of Gov. Jeff Landry. At right, Skains with his granddaughter, Emma Lou Ford, and Louisiana’s new Health Secretary, Dr. Ralph Abraham and his wife, Diane. Skains attended the inaugural ball with his daughter, Paula S. Ford (not pictured) and his granddaughter, Emma …