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5,000 Local Newspapers Have Disappeared… Avoyelles Won’t Be One of Them.

5,000 Local Newspapers Have Disappeared… Avoyelles Won’t Be One of Them.

Dr. Jay Callegari Co-Director, Building a Better Avoyelles Over the past two decades, nearly 5,000 local newspapers and media outlets have shut down across the country. The rise of the internet, national cable news, and social media has changed how people get their information. In many cases, communities
Editor 15 Oct 2025
Louisiana Files Lawsuit Against FDA to Halt Mailing of Abortion Medication

Louisiana Files Lawsuit Against FDA to Halt Mailing of Abortion Medication

On October 9, 2025, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse rules allowing the mailing of abortion medication without in-person doctor visits. The suit, filed in Lafayette’s federal court, targets 2023 FDA changes made during
Editor 10 Oct 2025
Former FBI Director James Comey Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Former FBI Director James Comey Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Editor 09 Oct 2025
Tropical Storm Jerry Strengthens in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Jerry Strengthens in the Atlantic

Editor 09 Oct 2025
Government Shutdown Causes Flight Delays Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortages

Government Shutdown Causes Flight Delays Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortages

Editor 08 Oct 2025
National Guard Deployed Near Chicago Amid Intensified Immigration Enforcement Effort

National Guard Deployed Near Chicago Amid Intensified Immigration Enforcement Effort

Editor 08 Oct 2025
Three tornadoes touched down in Tangipahoa Parish

Three tornadoes touched down in Tangipahoa Parish

Editor 07 Oct 2025

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