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Interim Cottonport Police Chief Taronda Jacobs is resigning from her position, effective June 19, 2026, following several months of public discussion surrounding the Cottonport Police Department. Jacobs’ resignation comes after the Cottonport Town Council previously reviewed personnel recommendations involving several officers. At a May 13 meeting, the council voted to

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana drivers in most parishes will no longer be required to display annual vehicle inspection stickers beginning in 2027, following the signing of House Bill 1085 by Governor Jeff Landry. The legislation replaces the traditional inspection sticker with a $6 QR code decal connected to the vehicle'

Rapides Parish authorities asking for help locating Joseph Gagnard. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Joseph Gagnard. Gagnard is described as a male, 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds. Authorities say he was last seen on March

EMERGENCY DECLARATION A RESOLUTION DECLARING A TEMPORARY BURN BAN IN AVOYELLES PARISH DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER WHEREAS, the Parish of Avoyelles is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of its residents; and WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, along with local fire authorities, have reported