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State Senate President Cameron Henry said a task force could find money in education budgets for a permanent teacher pay raise in 2027.

Landry promises teacher stipends but pay raises are a new task force’s job

BATON ROUGE – Despite the failure of a constitutional amendment that would have guaranteed Louisiana public school teachers a permanent $2,000 pay raise, Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday he will find …
Stepfan Henderson
Live Oak High School coach Stepfan Henderson arrested Memorial Day for indecent behavior with a juvenile
A Live Oak coach was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on Memorial Day. Stepfan Henderson (Male, 34 years old) was detained on three counts: 14:81 - INDECENT …
Sergeant Kyle Hotard receives the Corporal Nick Tullier “Service Above Self” award rom Corporal Tullier’s parents and his son at the Kiwanis Peace Officer of the Year vent on May 21, 2026.
A BADGE OF HONOR | Kiwanis Club hosts annual Peace Officer of the Year event with keynote speaker Chris Hanson
Kiwanis Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a positive impact through various youth programs, local initiatives, and charitable events, held their annual Peace Officer of the Year …
(From left to right) Springfield High School Principal Jill Dupuy, Board member Dr. Ron McMorris, Ally Puissegur, ianne Cothern, and Superintendent Jody Purvis recognized Puissegur as the recipient of the 2026 Louisiana Center or Law and Civic Education (LCLCE) Civics in Action Award on May 21, 2026.
LPSB celebrates student’s award for community leadership, votes to approve several improvement projects across the parish
The Livingston Parish School Board’s special meeting, held on May 21, began with recognizing a bright, community-minded student with an award celebrating her achievements and ended with accepting …
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PHOTO GALLERY | Cajun Country Jam 2024 - Sunday

Sawyer Brown rocks the stage as part of their 40 Year Anniversary Tour at the Cajun Country Jam at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday May 25, 2024.

Sports
Doyle coach Greg Morris is shown with his family.

BASKETBALL | Doyle names Morris its boys basketball coach

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District 8-3A Defensive Most Valuable Player, Albany's Caleb Ortiz bats during a game this season.
Albany’s Caleb Ortiz is the District 8-3A Defensive Most Valuable.
Albany's Ellie Johnson possesses the ball in a game this season.
The 2025-26 Livingston Parish girls basketball team is listed.
Bulldogs Chase Burches is at the free throw line early in their game with the Tigers at Doyle this season. Burches is a first-team all-parish player.
Shown is the all-Livingston Parish team as selected by the coaches.
Opinion
The Louisiana State Capitol, the tallest state capitol in the United States, stands under a cloudy sky in Baton Rouge, La.

OPINION | Louisiana can’t sue its way into prosperity

( The Center Square ) — Louisiana lawmakers have spent the past several weeks listening to public testimony and hearing directly from their constituents about specific budget needs, including in …

The U.S. Supreme Court stands in Washington.

OPINION | The Roundup case that could end the trial lawyer playbook

( The Center Square ) – For years, litigators, activists and scientific experts have called on the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on the litany of local lawsuits related to the herbicide …

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Megan Roberts, Director of the Foundation, (pictured second from right) presented a check for $218,370 to, pictured left to right, LPPS Superintendent Jody Purvis, Early Childhood Supervisor Stacey Milton and Early Childhood Coordinator Julie Norris.

LPPS Early Childhood Program Receives Donation from the H. Allen and Jeannette Guillory Thomason Foundation

The H. Allen and Jeannette Guillory Thomason Foundation recently awarded $218,370 to the Livingston Parish Public School Early Childhood program to purchase teacher laptops and iPads for all 600 LA-4 …

Livingston Parish Library administrative building

Livingston Parish Library offers patrons a chance to 'unlock their heritage' with historical databases

In today's digital age, the quest for personal and historical knowledge has never been more accessible!  Livingston Parish Library patrons have free access to two comprehensive online …

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Obituaries
Charles Estus Gatewood
OBITUARY | Charles Estus Gatewood
Charles Estus Gatewood died May 12, 2026 at home at the age of 90. He was born in Bay St. Louis, MS on February 19, 1936 to Charles and Jessie Necaise Baynes. After their deaths, he was …
Albert "Al" Leo Cook, Jr.
OBITUARY | Albert "Al" Leo Cook, Jr.
Funeral services for Albert "Al" Leo Cook, Jr. will be Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Wright officiating.  Inurnment will take …
James "Jimmy" Achord
OBITUARY | James "Jimmy" Achord
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear dad, James 'Jimmy' Morrison Achord on February 21, 2026 at the age of 85. He was born on February 20, 1941 to Wilson Sr. and …
Nellie Mae McLin Sullivan
OBITUARY | Nellie Mae McLin Sullivan
Nellie Mae McLin Sullivan passed away peacefully at her home in Central City, LA on March 12, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born in Livingston, LA on June 29,1929 to John Robert and Eunice …
Shirley Ida (Benson) Smith
OBITUARY | Shirley Ida (Benson) Smith
Shirley Ida (Benson) Smith was born January 29, 1933 in Brooken, Oklahoma to George and Carrie (Baker) Benson. She passed away on February 4, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 93. She …

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