Craig W. Foster Sworn In as New District 6 Juror! At a special meeting of the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Craig W. Foster was officially sworn in to fill the District 6 seat following the resignation of McKinley “Pop” Keller. Foster will serve Keller’s unexpired term until a special election is held. Foster brings
Louisiana hunters raise concerns with new head of wildlife The Louisiana Public Land Deer Hunter Association recently shared responses from the state’s new head of wildlife, Tommy Tuma, after submitting a series of questions regarding management of deer, turkey, waterfowl and other wildlife on public lands. The association said it emailed Tuma seeking clarity on several issues affecting
Federal Government Shutdown Hits Second Week: Travelers Beware! A partial federal government shutdown entered its second week as lawmakers in Washington struggled to resolve a standoff over federal funding raising concerns about continued travel disruptions and the broader impact on government services. The shutdown began Feb. 14 when Congress failed to pass full-year appropriations for the Department of