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Battle over Bogalusa budget continues
SPENDING FREEZE GOES INTO EFFECT AS MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FAIL TO FIND COMMON GROUND The Bogalusa City Council met Tuesday night, and in a surprise turn of events passed a spending freeze for the city until a workable budget is presented to them. Citizens on both sides of the debate turned out to speak […] The post Battle over Bogalusa budget continues appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Recall of St. Tammany Parish Coroner officially underway
A Recall petition against St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape has officially been filed according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office. Organizers have 180 days to collect over 37,00 signatures, at which point a vote to remove Tape will be held in the Parish. If enough signatures are collected, the Governor can choose to […] The post Recall of St. Tammany Parish Coroner officially underway appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
UPDATE-MORE ARRESTS IN CONNECTION WITH SATURDAY MORNING HOMICIDE
Special to The Daily News April 15-Bogalusa Police Department detectives have secured the arrests of two additional juveniles (14 and 15) for their involvement in Saturday morning’s deadly shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed that an undisclosed, occupied residence was shot multiple times, by multiple individuals. Further investigation revealed that while the juveniles, including the deceased, […] The post UPDATE-MORE ARRESTS IN CONNECTION WITH SATURDAY MORNING HOMICIDE appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
UPDATE: 16-year-old killed in early morning shooting
The Bogalusa Police Department is investigating an early Saturday morning homicide in which a 16-year-old was killed. A 15-year-old has been arrested. The department said officers responded to reports of shots being fired in the area of Union Avenue. “On arrival, a 16-year-old juvenile was located and was observed to be deceased, from an apparent […] The post UPDATE: 16-year-old killed in early morning shooting appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bogalusa Mayor Sets Sights on higher Office
On April 2, Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong officially announced his candidacy for the position of Chairman of the Louisiana Democratic Party. Truong is the youngest Mayor in Louisiana at just 24, and assumed office in January of Last year after beating out incumbent Wendy Perette with 56% of the vote. In a letter to the […] The post Bogalusa Mayor Sets Sights on higher Office appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bogalusa Council Holds Public Budget Hearing
The Bogalusa City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2024 operating budget Monday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Budget has been posted at the public library for viewing for two weeks, and citizens were invited to ask questions and voice concerns before it is officially put to a vote on April […] The post Bogalusa Council Holds Public Budget Hearing appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
BREAKING: Bogalusa City, Washington Parish schools closed Wednesday due to weather threats
Due to the severe weather threat, Bogalusa City Schools and schools within the Washington Parish School System will be closed on Wednesday, April 10. School are expected to resume for BCS on Thursday, April 11. Download the BCS app — https://bit.ly/44SjJqF for Androids and https://apple.co/3QAdhAe for iPhones — for more updates and alerts. All WPSS […] The post BREAKING: Bogalusa City, Washington Parish schools closed Wednesday due to weather threats appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Busy hurricane season predicted
By Rita LeBleu The hurricane season starts June 1. It could be really busy. Colorado State University hurricane forecaster Phil Klotzbach predicts 23 storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes, according to a report in Houma Today. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA issues its predictions for the season in May each year. Roger Erickson, […] The post Busy hurricane season predicted appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bogalusa mourns loss of Councilwoman Danielle Keys
On Tuesday, April 2, Bogalusa City Councilwoman Danielle Keys passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 45. She was an active volunteer, politician, mother, wife, and member of Christ way Ministries. Keys represented District B in Bogalusa, where she graduated from Bogalusa High School before attending Dillard University, Drury University, and had nearly completed […] The post Bogalusa mourns loss of Councilwoman Danielle Keys appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
House Education Committee advances 10 Commandments bill
By Piper Naudin | LSU Manship School News Service The House Education Committee voted 10-3 Thursday to advance a bill to require public schools to display the 10 Commandments. House Bill 7l, by Rep. Dodie Horton, R-Haughton, is attempting to navigate the traditional legal divide between church and state. Under the bill, which next goes […] The post House Education Committee advances 10 Commandments bill appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bethlehem Baptist to celebrate pastor’s 15th anniversary
The Bethlehem Baptist Church family has scheduled its 15th-year appreciation given in recognition of Pastor Christopher D. Matthews Sr. and First Lady La’Chante Matthews for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Leonard Craft, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Slidell. The public is invited to attend. The post Bethlehem Baptist to celebrate pastor’s 15th anniversary appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Teddy Bear Clinic leaves young students in ‘stitches’
Our Lady of the Angels Health, LSU Rural Family Medicine and Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center recently co-hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic for Central Elementary School’s Future Healthcare Heroes. Students got check-ups with their adopted plush pals, were exposed to various health care careers and learned about healthy eating, biometrics, handwashing, imaging, wound care […] The post Teddy Bear Clinic leaves young students in ‘stitches’ appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Welding competition sparks passion for trade
The Sullivan Campus hosted an electrifying event, welcoming students from Franklinton High, Varnado High, Fontainebleau High, Pearl River High, Pine High, 5th Ward Jr. High, Covington High, and Creekside Junior High for the High School Small Engines, Electricity, and Welding competition. It was an intense day of skill and camaraderie. The post Welding competition sparks passion for trade appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Peterson to discuss latest book
On Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson will be at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans to give a seminar and promote his new book, “We Who Wrestle With God.” Peterson is a best-selling author, psychologist, professor, and prolific social media influencer who hosts his own podcast on YouTube and The […] The post Peterson to discuss latest book appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Franklinton Chamber of Commerce continues to grow
By Kevin Speakman The Franklinton Chamber of Commerce assembled at Sugar Shack in Franklinton for their monthly meeting on Wednesday. Newly elected Chamber of Commerce president Penny Jones is overseeing the growing organization, and announced a new website and telephone number to contact them. The Chamber is expanding rapidly alongside their town and is excited […] The post Franklinton Chamber of Commerce continues to grow appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Distracted driving causes thousands of Louisiana crashes each year
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds everyone to “Buckle Up, Phone Down.” Using a cell phone while driving can have deadly consequences, LHSC Executive Director Lisa Freeman said. Activities such as eating and drinking, using a GPS, and talking to passengers may also be a distraction. “Driving a vehicle […] The post Distracted driving causes thousands of Louisiana crashes each year appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Coastal restoration could get more funding from possible ballot measure
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square A ballot measure could decide whether federal royalties on alternative energy production such as offshore wind would be sent to Louisiana’s coastal restoration fund. House Bill 300, sponsored by Rep. Joseph Orgeron, R-Cut Off, would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to redirect federal revenues from “generated from […] The post Coastal restoration could get more funding from possible ballot measure appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Banning school mandates for COVID-19 vaccines to get a floor vote
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square Prohibiting requirements of a COVID-19 vaccine in all Louisiana schools, public or private, will get a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives. Legislation advanced from the Education Committee on Wednesday with just one of 14 votes against the measure. “The intent of this bill is […] The post Banning school mandates for COVID-19 vaccines to get a floor vote appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Washington voters choose Sims as next district attorney
Washington Parish voters on Saturday picked Collin Sims for their new district attorney with a 52 percent majority. The Republican received 2,982 votes. His opponent, Vincent Wynne — also a Republican — received 2,719 votes, or 48 percent. Sims was appointed first assistant district attorney prior to District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s death and has been […] The post Washington voters choose Sims as next district attorney appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Higgins: SBA has approved disaster request for crawfish farmers
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., said the Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Jeff Landry’s drought disaster declaration request and extended the deadline for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications in response to the 2023 drought. Higgins led a letter with members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to the SBA Administrator, Isabel Guzman, in support […] The post Higgins: SBA has approved disaster request for crawfish farmers appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
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