On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Velma Thompson, Kimble Thompson, Jerry Price, Bryan Price, and Patrick Price gathered in Jonesboro for Southern Funeral Home to purchase Edmonds Funeral Home.
Both Edmonds and Southern have served Jackson Parish and the surrounding communities since 1921. The Thompson... + continue reading
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The Rose Garden at the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge will be re-named in honor and memory of the late Rose Landry Long with Governor John Bel Edward and his wife, Donna, presiding over the dedication.
The dedication will be held on Thursday, June... + continue reading
The Pine Belt Head Start Program is now accepting applications for children born between October 1, 2013 and Sept. 30, 2014 for the 2017-2018 school year. Head Start is a pre-school educational program for children who are three to five years of age. The... + continue reading
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The Authentic Bonnie & Clyde Festival Committee invites you to join us in Gibsland, La. on Friday night May 19, 2017 and all day Saturday, May 20, 2017 for our 25th festival as we take you back to 1934 with events planned for the Bonnie and Clyde Festival. This year’s festival is being... + continue reading
An attempt by Dodson Mayor Richie Broomfield to comply with state law and set salaries of Village Officials fell by a 2-3 vote after a lengthy, complicated and contentious discussion last week. The meeting also was highlighted by previous minutes not being approved because of public comments... + continue reading
By Charles Crain
The best and brightest of the class of 2017 gathered on Monday, May 8 for a banquet honoring their academic achievements over the last four years.
55 graduates from Atlanta High School, Calvin High School, Dodson High School and Winnfield Senior High School were treated to a... + continue reading
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When I receive a book from an author for my review, I usually scan the book, read portions of it to see if it’s a work I want to promote. Afterwards, I let my readers know what I think of the... + continue reading
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The Pine Belt Head Start Program is now accepting applications for children born between October 1, 2013 and Sept. 30, 2014 for the 2017-2018 school year. Head Start is a pre-school educational... + continue reading
