Red River Registrar of Voters announces info for Nov. 3 election

Red River Parish residents who are not registered to vote in the Nov. 3 election have until Oct. 13 to register through the GeauxVote online system.Early voting for all interested voters will be conducted in the Registrar of Voters Office located at 1906 Front ST, Coushatta Tuesday OCTOBER 20, 2026...

Mansfield man charged with sexually abusing minors in Haiti during mission trips

On Sept. 22, the U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), secured a federal criminal complaint charging Maylon Foshee, 23, of Mansfield, with engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in a foreign country.

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Is My Daughter Making a Bad Decision Claiming Widow’s Benefits Early? Dear Rusty, My question is not for me, but for my daughter who 62 years is old. She does not want to take her Social Security now. Her husband was a doctor and passed away recently.

Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction accepting nominations

The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations for its annual induction ceremony, which will be held March 18, 2027, in Baton Rouge.The nomination form can be obtained online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction. com or through any parish LSU AgCenter office.

Is A.I. the Coming Anti-Christ?

Imagine that there’s some ominous music playing in the background as you read this column: you know something like the theme song for the “Twilight Zone” years ago.Now, get a firm grip on the arms of your chair as we ask the question posed as the title for this week’s column: “Is A.I. the Coming...

LDVA Helps The Boot Secure Federal Grant to Bring New Veteran Business Support Center to Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs announced last week its work alongside The Boot has helped secure nearly $175,000 per year for the next five years in new federal funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to establish a Veterans Business Outreach Center in Louisiana.

Louisiana schools celebrate National Farm to School Month in October

National Farm to School Month returns in October, and this year the Louisiana Farm to School Challenge is putting a new spin on a familiar fall favorite.

Along backroads, swamp sunflower brings cheer to autumn days

Story and photos by Olivia McClure If you take a drive down the highways and byways of Louisiana in the coming weeks, you might notice large masses of golden-yellow flowers on the side of the road.

Thousands visited downtown Natchitoches Saturday to peruse the nearly 360 old-timey cars during the 20th annual Natchitoches Classic Car Show