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Louisiana's Kennedy in the presidential race?

The next election for president is two years away, but there are candidates in both parties who are positioning themselves . . .

3 SLU students killed in single car crash south of Hammond

Monday morning (Sept. 28), at approximately 3:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a single-vehicle crash . . .

Nationwide potassium deficit

I’ve been meaning to write a column on potassium for quite a while. Say what? For years, I was bothered . . .

Local meet and greet set for judicial candidates in Nov. 3 election

The Washington Parish Bar Association will hold a meet and greet for the candidates in the November 03 rd Election . . .

A difficult school decision, a promise Washington Parish must keep

By Dr. Delarious O. Stewart Associate Professor and Director, School Counseling Program Mississippi Christian University There is something different about . . .

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Local meet and greet set for judicial candidates in Nov. 3 election
Wed,09/30/26-2:26PM , 265 Reads
The Washington Parish Bar Association will hold a meet and greet for the candidates in the November 03^rdElection for the Judicial District Court Judges’ races

Date / Time: October 12, 2026 – 6:00pm
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Southeastern President William S. Wainwright recognized the students and their instructor for their lifesaving efforts with Southeastern coins. Pictured, front row, from left, are students Anna Marie Asheo of Coldwater, Miss., Ashley Cornwell of Geismar, Tanzy Villacis-Mena of Baton Rouge, and Taylor Bonura of Saint Rose. Second row, from left, are students Baylie Fournet of Prairieville, Caleb Ritchie of Brookhaven, Miss., Christopher Brenning of Kiln, Miss., and Abigail Saba of Loranger. Third row, from left, are Clinical Assistant Professor Scottie Patton, and students Christian Dupre of Houma, Robert Clement of Houma, Kameron Goleman of Lecompte, and Tyler David Powell of Slidell.

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SLU students honored for lifesaving effort
Thu,10/01/26-2:14PM , 19 Reads
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Dr. Delarious O. Stewart

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A difficult school decision, a promise Washington Parish must keep
Sun,09/27/26-6:34PM , 2,037 Reads
By Dr. Delarious O. Stewart
Associate Professor and Director, School Counseling Program
Mississippi Christian University

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Gators’ Ground Game Buries Rebels
Wed,09/30/26-2:44PM , 73 Reads 1,785 Statewide
By Elijah Klepczyk

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Ole Miss fell to Florida 52‑28 last weekend in its first true road game of the season. The Gators were the third top‑25 opponent the Rebels faced in their first four games, and this time they couldn’t find a way to pull out the win.
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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 91°F
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