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More blight is being eradicated in the City, thanks to a partnership between Bogalusa Rebirth and CenterPoint Energy!
On June 21, the organization was presented with a $10,000 check from CenterPoint to continue to assist in its efforts to demolish blighted structures in the City. CenterPoint Energy’s Louisiana District Director Sam Walters, along with Jeff Pike Area Mgr., Michael Cox CNP Marketing Rep., Chad Miller, CNP OPS Supervisor, and Jim Dicharry, Regulatory […] The post More blight is being eradicated in the City, thanks to a partnership between Bogalusa Rebirth and CenterPoint Energy! appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Ranking Member Cassidy on Troubling Report Showing Declining Reading and Math Scores Among Students Post-Pandemic
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement following the publication of the 2023 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Long-Term Trends report showing a 4-point decline in reading performance and a 9-point decline in math performance among 13-year-old […] The post Ranking Member Cassidy on Troubling Report Showing Declining Reading and Math Scores Among Students Post-Pandemic appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Cassidy Announces $2.4 Million in Flood Mitigation Assistance to Louisiana
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive a total of $2,396,936.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The federal funding will go towards the elevation of 11 properties in Tangipahoa Parish. “Storms are a part of life for our communities in South Louisiana, but flooding doesn’t have to […] The post Cassidy Announces $2.4 Million in Flood Mitigation Assistance to Louisiana appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Wreaths Across America and Patriot Guard Riders Inc. Enter Partnership
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME., and TULSA, OK., – June 21, 2023 – Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) in an effort to build a stronger awareness for each group’s common missions while supporting events throughout the nation. […] The post Wreaths Across America and Patriot Guard Riders Inc. Enter Partnership appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Cassidy Announces $13.7 Million for Broadband from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) on June 20 announced Louisiana will receive a total of $13,688,241.00 for high-speed affordable internet infrastructure from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The grant will fund the construction of 822 miles of fiber optic and cellular broadband cable. “For Louisiana to reach its potential, every small […] The post Cassidy Announces $13.7 Million for Broadband from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee […] The post Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Man from Bogalusa found deceased
Huey P. Kennedy was found deceased at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday evening according to the Hammond Police Department’s Facebook page. Kennedy is from Bogalusa. According to the Hammond Police Department, Kennedy walked out of Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Hammond at 6:11 p.m. on June 17. The police department said that his body was discovered about […] The post Man from Bogalusa found deceased appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Bogalusa man found deceased
Huey P. Kennedy was found deceased at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday evening according to the Hammond Police Department’s Facebook page. Kennedy has ties to Bogalusa. According to the Hammond Police Department, Kennedy walked out of Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Hammond at 6:11 p.m. on June 17. The police department said that his body was discovered […] The post Bogalusa man found deceased appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
2 Men Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery in Bogalusa
District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that on June 16, 2023 a 12-person Washington Parish jury deliberated for 2 hours before handing down a verdict, finding Aaron Little, Jr., 19 and Willie Cherry, Jr., 17, guilty of second-degree murder and armed robbery of Larmond “LG” Godbold. District Judge Ellen Creel presided over the case. In February […] The post 2 Men Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery in Bogalusa appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Painted rock snake growing in Cassidy Park
In Cassidy Park, there is a collection of painted rocks that looks like a snake. The idea was started by Melissa Crain. There is a sign next to the rock snake that calls it the Rocky Rattler. “We started a Facebook page about five years ago,” Crain said. “It was a rainy summer. We had […] The post Painted rock snake growing in Cassidy Park appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Church News
If you have any information for the Church Notes, please email it to chris.kinkaid@bogalusadailynews.com. ESM United Methodist Church ESM United Methodist Church invites everyone to join us for the following activities. Sunday Activities: Sunday School for all ages begins at 9 a.m. followed by Worship Service at 10 a.m. Youth meet at 5:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting will take place on Wednesday’s beginning […] The post Church News appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
The Humane Society of Louisiana Laments the Lack of Funding for Public Animal Shelters; Lawmakers Ignore Pleas for Second Year in a Row
(New Orleans, LA)—During the past two legislative sessions, the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSLA) sought funds from lawmakers to construct new animal shelters around the state. According to HSLA, half of the state’s 64 parishes lack parish-wide facilities. According to the group, shelters provide a variety of essential services such as picking up and housing […] The post The Humane Society of Louisiana Laments the Lack of Funding for Public Animal Shelters; Lawmakers Ignore Pleas for Second Year in a Row appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Council on Aging Menus
The Council on Aging lunch menus for Bogalusa, Franklinton, Pine and Angie for the upcoming week are: June 19 Swedish meatballs, country tomatoes, California vegetables, Little Debbie or cookies, margarine. June 20 Turkey breast, brown gravy, whipped potatoes, green peas, wheat bread, Little Debbie or cookies, margarine. June 21 Chicken and sausage gumbo and rice, […] The post Council on Aging Menus appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Cassidy, Schatz, Wicker Introduce Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ben Cardin (D-MD), John Thune (R-SD), Mark Warner (D-VA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and a bipartisan group of 60 senators introduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act. The CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 will expand coverage […] The post Cassidy, Schatz, Wicker Introduce Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Cassidy Announces $44 Million for Hurricane Ida Relief
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will grant the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals a total of $44,014,146.58 in relief for Hurricane Ida. The federal funding is reimbursement for emergency measures taken in the wake of the storm. “South Louisiana was hit hard by Ida, […] The post Cassidy Announces $44 Million for Hurricane Ida Relief appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Summer Harvest
Make sure to stop by the Bogalusa Branch Library the 1st Thursday of the month for a recipe swap. This month Mrs. Christi Mitchell, LSU AgCenter SNAPEd Nutrition Educator, came and spoke to the group about Summer Harvest. Patrons brought in dishes made with Summer veggies, many bringing items from their own garden. There was fried squash, […] The post Summer Harvest appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Cassidy Statement on Mandy Cohen to Head CDC
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, released a statement following the White House announcement that President Biden will appoint Mandy Cohen as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We need a culture change at the CDC and Mandy Cohen […] The post Cassidy Statement on Mandy Cohen to Head CDC appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Mississippi governor honors prosecutor who is from Washington Parish prosecutor
On May 10, 2023, the Governor and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted the Mississippi Governor’s Safety Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was part of the Mississippi Public Safety Summit. At the ceremony, Governor Tate Reeves, Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Commissioner Sean Tindell, and Commissioner Mike Chaney hosted the awards to honor public safety leaders. […] The post Mississippi governor honors prosecutor who is from Washington Parish prosecutor appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
Summer Time Fun- Watermelon Festival
Why do watermelons have fancy weddings? Because they cantaloupe! The Washington Parish Watermelon, Fruit, and Vegetable Festival is back in business, y’all! The Franklinton event will take place July 7-9, 2023. With this event coming back after being away for 20 years, the public is urged to come out and enjoy and celebrate. This celebration […] The post Summer Time Fun- Watermelon Festival appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
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