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Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with plans to downsize the federal workforce

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings…

Crime

Local men accused in July 2 Fenton shooting

Two Fenton men are currently facing multiple charges in connection with a shooting that occurred on July 2…

Local News

Cassidy says Trump budget bill ‘great news’ for Americans

President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill” was signed into law by Trump on Friday. U.S. Sen. Cassidy, R-La., one…

Local News

Jim Beam column: Driving has become tough job

The fact that strict enforcement of traffic laws in this part of the state is almost nonexistent might…

Local News

‘Stay strong’: Scoliosis won’t stop 13-year-old Moss Bluff girl

Scoliosis will not stop 13-year-old Braelyn Hebert from doing what she loves: gymnastics. Her love for gymnastics is…

Local News

Eunice woman killed in single-vehicle crash

A 36-year-old Eunice woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Jeff Davis Parish. According to Louisiana State Police…

Local News

School P.E. standards under review, applications sought for those who want to serve on review board

Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Education is launching a formal review of the state’s K–12…

Business

UPDATE: Allen Police Jury introduces resolution to suspend CO2 permits

The Allen Parish Police Jury has introduced a resolution to suspend the enforcement of a recently adopted ordinance imposing…

weather

UPDATE: Texas governor says more than 160 people still missing after deadly floods

More than 160 people are believed to be missing in Texas in the aftermath of the flash floods…

life

PHOTO GALLERY: New College Oaks Community Center playground opens

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