Spearsville native LaShandria (Shan) D. Jackson-Cheeks was officially promoted to Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force on January 6, 2026, achieving the highest enlisted rank in the United States Air Force.  Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank attainable in the Air Force, earned by only 1% of Airmen. The rank reflects exceptional leadership, professionalism, and …

 Reeves Memorial Medical Center Opens State-of-the-Art Hospital in Bernice on February 1  Bernice, LA— Reeves Memorial Medical Center (RMMC) will open its new hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., expanding access to healthcare for patients in Bernice, Union Parish, and communities across the region.  Located at 100 Medical Park 

As an outdoor writer, this is my favorite time of year. I get to write about all the big bucks taken by hunters around the state. People have started referring successful hunters to me, which helps a lot. Another way I find out about these buck slayers is on-line, especially checking sites like Louisiana Deer Hunters.  It was while I …