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June has always been my special month to read extensively. No how to, general information, politics, or any other type . . .

Under new map, Washington Parish to stay in 5th Congressional District

The Louisiana legislature has voted for a new Congressional map for the state, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that . . .

James Randall (Randy) Stafford

James Randall Stafford passed away Wednesday morning June 3, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a . . .

Yellow Cosmos often reseed themselves

Louisiana Master Gardener volunteers maintain the beds in front of the LSU AgCenter office in Amite. They’ve been beautiful lately . . .

Louisiana legislature adjourns its 2026 Regular Session

The nearly three-month 2026 Regular Legislative Session adjourned on Monday (June 1), after legislators approved a $47 billion balanced budget . . .

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Trump settlement looks mighty fishy
Wed,06/03/26-5:12PM , 278 Reads 20,005 Statewide
Donald Trump has expressed his belief that a record third impeachment against him might result if the Democrats take back control of the House of Representatives in the November mid-term elections.
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New reports show data center risk
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,06/03/26-3:50PM , 546 Reads 4,581 Statewide
While Jackson residents are showing stiff opposition to a proposed data center, a new report has come out indicating Entergy residential rates have gone up $10.60 a month.
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Mount Hermon Community News
By HOLLY GILL SANDERS
Thu,06/04/26-6:13PM , 138 Reads
Silver Creek Campground will have their Grand Opening Weekend, June 5th-7th. Friday, around 5 PM, D.J. Tim Worthy will be playing swamp pop music under the Pavilion.
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith is arrested for assault
Thu,06/04/26-3:38PM , 132 Reads
Randy Smith, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff, has issued a public apology following his arrest on Thursday on charges related to an alleged attack at Keith Young’s restaurant in Madisonville that injured a long-time critic of the sheriff.
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79°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 87°F
Min Temp: 66°F
Feels Like: 78°F
Dew Point: 64°F
Humidity: 76%
Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: E
Wind Gust: 13 mph
Sky Cover: 37%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 64°F
Moon Rise: 12:12 AM
Moon Set: 10:20 AM

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