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Crime stats tell part of the story

Crime stats tell part of the story

Ronal Serpas, Former New Orleans Police Commissioner We are pleased to reprint this guest column. Mr. Serpas served as the head of the New Orleans Police Department for many years. He is married to the former Jill Roy of Mansura. Over the past few months, there have been conflicting narratives

Marksville High celebrates a roaring Homecoming 2025

Marksville High celebrates a roaring Homecoming 2025

Tiger Pride roared through the streets of Marksville last week as alumni, students, and families united for Marksville High School’s 2025 Homecoming celebration. The weeklong festivities, held Oct. 21–25, included spirited dress-up days, alumni reunions, and the high-energy Homecoming parade and football game. A Week of Spirited Fun

Louisiana must address violent crime crisis

Louisiana must address violent crime crisis

Jeff Crouere — Communications Director The shootings on the LSU campus should serve as a reminder to all Louisiana citizens that our state is facing a violent crime crisis. One of the shooters was arrested and charged with two attempted first-degree murder counts, illegal use of a weapon, unlawful possession of

Report calls for $95M a year to boost early learning

Report calls for $95M a year to boost early learning

By Nolan McKendry The Center Square A report from the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission is urging Louisiana leaders to lock in a decade of new early-childhood funding, warning that child-care shortages are sidelining parents from the workforce and hurting economic growth. In a report titled “Building on What

🚨 High-Speed Bicycle Chase Ends in Arrest of Wanted Felon in Hessmer at 3 A.M

🚨 High-Speed Bicycle Chase Ends in Arrest of Wanted Felon in Hessmer at 3 A.M

Source: Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office On October 23rd, 2025, at approximately 3:41 AM, an Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputy was conducting routine patrol in the vicinity of Hessmer, Louisiana. The deputy observed a subject riding a bicycle on the sidewalk of Highway 115 near the

T-ALPHONSE SEZ

T-ALPHONSE SEZ

10/29/25 Edition My great grandparents drank water straight from the bayou and only spoke Cajun French. My grandparents drank water from a well and spoke both Cajun French and English. My parents drank from the faucet and only knew a few phrases in French. I drink bottled water

Gaza man in Louisiana arrested by federal task force

Gaza man in Louisiana arrested by federal task force

By Nolan McKendry The Center Square Federal agents have arrested a Gaza man living in Louisiana, saying he lied to obtain a visa in the United States after having taken part in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Mahmoud Amin