Politics

Early voting begins Saturday for April 6 election

Submitted by wwoods on Wednesday, March 27th, 9:30 am
Early voting begins Saturday for April 6 election

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is encouraging all Louisianians eligible to vote in the April 6 primary election to consider voting early starting this Saturday. Early voting begins Saturday, March 23rd and continues through Saturday, March 30. The polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, excluding Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Sunday (March 31).

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Sen. Vitter in Bienville Parish for Town Hall meeting

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 9:31am
Sen. Vitter in Bienville Parish for Town Hall meeting

Louisiana U.S. Senator David Vitter will visit Bienville Parish for a Town Hall meeting from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10 at the Bienville Parish Courthouse Annex, 2145 Mills Street in Ringgold.

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LA DNC holding Town Hall forum in Natchitoches

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Monday, September 24th, 2012, 1:28pm
LA DNC holding Town Hall forum in Natchitoches

The Louisiana Democratic National Committee will host a Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 1 at the First Baptist Church, 1116 Amulet Street in Natchitoches.

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Gov. Jindal promotes more jobs in NW Louisiana

Submitted by Amber Edwards on Monday, July 9th, 10:44 pm
Gov. Jindal promotes more jobs in NW Louisiana

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal visited Ruston to promote more jobs in Northwest Louisiana Monday.

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Former Red River Police Juror indicted for abuse of office

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 10:21am
Former Red River Police Juror indicted for abuse of office

A former Red River Parish Police Juror was arrested Tuesday on charges of abuse of office.

Back in June of 2011, the Red River Parish District Attorney asked the Louisiana State Police to look into allegations that Police Juror Billy Joe Gay of Hall Summit had used Police Jury resources for personal work.

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Congressman Fleming hosting Town Hall Meeting in Coushatta

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, 11:11am
Congressman Fleming hosting Town Hall Meeting in Coushatta

Louisiana 4th  District Congressman John Fleming will host a Town Hall Meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 at the Coushatta Town Hall, 1211 East Carroll St. Fleming will hear from residents about the concerns they have with state and national issues that affect Louisiana. For more information you can call Fleming's office at 318-798-2254 or 202-225-2777.

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37 jobs coming soon to NWLA, thanks to USDA Grant

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, September 15th, 2011, 11:29am
37 jobs coming soon to NWLA, thanks to USDA Grant

USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday that funding is being provided to producers and development organizations in 40 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to promote job creation and business development.

One of the recipients announced is in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Coordinating and Development Corporation has been selected for a $750,000 Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) loan to provide low-interest financing to public and non-profit groups for business and community development.

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