Florien native Joe Reece Salter was honored by the Louisiana House of Representatives Thursday afternoon, April 18. The presentation was made upon Joe’s retirement after many years of public service in many different fields.Members of the House stood in honor of the former Speaker as Rep.... + continue reading
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The Transfiguration of Jesus is one of the most important events in the Bible. It’s a turning point in the Gospel scriptures where Jesus reveals His divine nature and coming sacrifice to His disciples. This event marks a shift in Jesus’ ministry, from preaching and teaching to preparing... + continue reading
( Newsworthy Articles and My Opinion)HAVE YOU HEARD THE EXPRESSION?Have you heard the expression from someone that there’s no way they can vote for Donald Trump? That is understandable, being he is controversial. But you must look at the platform that the Democrats stand for before you make a... + continue reading
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Sergio A. Valdez
Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces Sergio A Valdez (age-28) of Zwolle was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison (7 years, 3 months), followed by 3 years of supervised release in United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana in Shreveport today, March 20, 2024.Valdez was convicted of... + continue reading
Lionel George Somersall, Jr.
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of Lionel George Somersall, Jr., 45, of Many, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. Somersall was sentenced by United States District... + continue reading
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The Many Bass Club held its April Tournament on April 6 and 7. The anglers could choose to fish either Saturday or Sunday. Fifteen anglers fished the tournament and only four of them landed five-fish... + continue reading
NSU Fishing Team angler Luke Iles reeled in a bass from Chaplin’s Lake while demonstrating how to cast a fishing line for student-athletes on the NSU Football Team. Holding the bass is Tripp Rauls surrounded by football teammates Kareame Cotton, Myles Kitt-Denton, Jordan Banks, Isaiah Robinson, Champ Jones, Jeremiah Bodwin and Kennieth Lacy. The student-athletes participated in Man Filled Friday, a series of personal and skills workshops organized by Head Football Coach Blaine McCorkle.
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The Transfiguration of Jesus is one of the most important events in the Bible. It’s a turning point in the Gospel scriptures where Jesus reveals His divine nature and coming sacrifice to His... + continue reading
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Both Chinese and American fringe trees are stunning in the landscape and are great small-to-medium-sized trees that fit well in urban settings. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter
If you’ve caught sight of those stunning, petite, white-flowered trees this spring, you’re witnessing one of the most dazzling spectacles of the season: the fringe trees. Every spring, I... + continue reading
Japanese magnolias are widely grown in all areas of the Gulf South and considered by many a favorite among the small flowering trees. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter
