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By Luke Britt/ Editor Union Parish is earning substantially more interest on funds deposited with Origin Bank today than it was a week ago after the bank informed the Union Parish Police Jury on Tuesday that it was raising the interest rate on the parish’s three largest bank accounts through the end of the year. In making that announcement, however, …

     Can you afford your property insurance in Louisiana?  Rates across the state continue to go up. The legislature just finished its regular session, and no viable solutions were offered.  Headlines in national publications blurted out: “Louisiana insurance market is collapsing!” All the insurance department has come up with is to give grants to a number of smaller insurance companies.  …

I’m not a movie junkie but I do enjoy a good flick and like to experience it on the big screen.  There’s just something special about getting out of the house and being around people. This is an even better experience if the movie has meaning and value and the actors truly turn a story into an epic. Last week …

By Luke Britt/Editor When officials with Origin Bank appeared before the Union Parish Police Jury’s Finance Committee meeting Tuesday the jurors were largely silent, but citizens in attendance were not and pressed the bankers on why the parish’s largest account has for years earned a shockingly low interest rate. “Origin Bank has been loaning out our millions and making money …

BATON ROUGE, La. – Both chambers of the Louisiana legislature mustered the 2/3 vote of its membership necessary to override a Governor’s veto clearing the way for the “Stop Harming Our Kids Act” (HB 648) to become law. The bill prohibits healthcare professionals from providing gender affirming care or altering a child’s appearance to validate the minor’s perceptions of his …

Former President Donald Trump will hold a fundraiser in Metairie for his election campaign on July 25, the Louisiana Republican Party announced Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump shares a laugh with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and other Louisiana leaders during Trump’s 2019 campaign stop in Bossier City. Trump is under federal indictment, accused of hoarding classified documents after he left …

The weather has started to heat up here in the middle of July and for the bass fisherman, he knows that some of the day’s most exciting and often best action occurs at the break of day. There is something about being on the water this time of year while all is quiet with a growing glow in the east …

Lisa Dawn George, age 56, of Woodlawn, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Little Rock.  Lisa Dawn George She was born September 26, 1966 in West Monroe, Louisiana to the late Marcus and Catherine Vestal Haley.  Lisa was a vibrant, happy person, she enjoyed going antiquing, singing, dancing,spending time with her friends.  She was an animal lover, she would …

Last week we celebrated our most hallowed secular holiday — July 4, our Independence Day. While for many this may be just a date that denotes a day off, a day to barbecue and a day to enjoy the great outdoors. Fireworks, baseball, hot dogs and apple pie fill the air; but what is the real significance of this noble …

Curious? Ask the Enigma Explorer Picture this. You’re at a red light, several cars back. The light turns green, and the vehicles slowly begin to move forward, one at a time. Almost an everyday occurrence, right? Not a big deal, right? Contributed bySallie HollisSallie Rose Hollis is a native of Rocky Branch and retired Journalism Professer from Louisiana Tech University. …