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Gonzales VFW Post holds second annual fundraiser for veterans and first responders
GONZALES — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3693 in Gonzales held their second annual Boogie Down the Bayou fundraiser event Sunday afternoon to raise money for veterans and first responders. The Post partnered with national organization Tunnels to Towers, which provides homes for injured veterans and first responders. Tunnels...
What’s the future for two parks in Ascension Parish? Residents have some ideas.
The baseball fields at Roger J. Clouatre Memorial Park in St. Amant aren’t going anywhere, but the question of how to use the remaining land off Stringer Bridge Road was up for debate at an information session Tuesday. Led by consultant Randy Albarez, who called parks the “soul” of...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Louisiana Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
Farmer wins Newspaper of Year honors for 5th straight year
For the fifth consecutive year, the St. Tammany Farmer was named Newspaper of the Year among the state’s weekly publications by the Louisiana Press Association. Results of the organization’s Better Newspaper Contest were announced during the LPA’s annual meetings held July 19 at the City Club in Baton Rouge.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
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