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A survey of Louisiana teacher union members found nearly two-thirds of respondents oppose Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to divert school operations funding to provide another round of pay stipends for public school teachers and support staff.

AndreDoylehasbeenworking in the funeral home business since he was six years old. He worked in his grandparents business at Richardson Funeral Home growing up, and he has worked for Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. For the past six years, he has run his own business in Minden. Now, Doyle is bringing his experience and business to Lake Providence and Oak Grove.

Four members of the Nelson family, who are fourth-generation commodity farmers in Sondheimer, are the subjects of a documentary film that premiered last week at the 25th annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, with members of the Nelson family in attendance at the screening. The film, titled Harvest, follows four brothers – Willie 'Bo' Nelson, Willis 'Shun' Nelson, Courtney 'Chops' Nelson, and Adrain 'A-Earl' Nelson – as they navigate the challenges facing farmers: inhospitable weather, equipment failures, rising costs.

Many people often ask, “How do I choose healthy meats?” The answer starts with understanding the importance of lean protein. Lean proteins are an essential part of a balanced diet, providing numerous health benefits for both adults and children.

Gerbera daisies are staples of cut flower arrangements sold at florists’ shops. And for years, this was practically the only place you could find these colorful daisies here in Louisiana.

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Early voting will begin tomorrow, June 12 and continue through June 20, except Sundays and Juneteenth, as East Carroll Parish voters join the remainder of the state in a closed party primary runoff election.