USDA  STAFF REPORT   Alexandria, Louisiana, June 8, 2026 – Agricultural operations in Louisiana have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from this adverse weather event.  “We know current drought conditions are adversely impacting crops, land, water supplies and livestock, creating financial …

 Julie O’Donoghue  Louisiana Illuminator   Louisiana lawmakers now have deadline to choose between teacher pay cut or school funding reduction  Louisiana lawmakers have until 5 p.m on June 23 to cast their vote on whether to shift $168 million from public school operations to another year of public school teacher pay stipends. (Photo by Spenser Heaps/Utah News Dispatch)  Louisiana lawmakers have …

By: Glynn Harris Several websites recently have posted something of interest to anglers, especially those who live north of Alexandria. In other words, north Louisiana. Fishmasters, an outdoor resource site, has done research and recently posted a listing of their choice for the top fishing lakes in Louisiana.  North Louisiana can claim bragging rights because of the listing of the …