Rayne teen garners national attention for his good deeds
Tue, 07/06/2021 - 4:12pm
A Rayne teenager in the business of doing good deeds recently garnered the attention of an Alabama non-profit for his work.
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Marine killed in Afghanistan 10 years ago still remembered in his hometown of Iota
Tue, 07/06/2021 - 4:09pm
On June 9, 2011, Cpl. Matthew Richard was on a combat operation in Afghanistan’s Helmund Province when he moved his team to safety as he investigated an improvised explosive device.
House Dem switches to ‘no party’ affiliation
Tue, 07/06/2021 - 2:31pm
Democrats in the Louisiana House have lost a member from their already depleted ranks.
Bogalusa Rep. Malinda White has switched from the Democratic Party to no party registration.
La. sports betting prep approaching ‘fork in the road’
Tue, 07/06/2021 - 2:17pm
Casino executives and staffers are hard at work getting ready for sports betting to begin and can continue for a few more weeks without a chair for the Gaming Control Board — the lead agency.
Pearls of wisdom: Unhinging facts about oysters
Tue, 07/06/2021 - 2:16pm
“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster,” said 18th-century Irish satirist Jonathan Swift.