Baker Residents to Hear Directly From Candidates at Oct. 7 Community Forum
Baker residents will have a chance to hear candidates discuss their priorities and answer community questions during an Oct. 7 forum at the Baker Municipal Building.
STATE
Louisiana’s SNAP rolls are shrinking and the paperwork may be telling the bigger story
More than 170,000 Louisianians have disappeared from SNAP rolls in a year, while most June case closures were classified as procedural. The numbers raise questions about access, administration and the growing burden on food pantries.
BUSINESS
Business Tip of the Week: Why Every Business Needs a Professional Website
A professional website strengthens credibility, showcases products and services, and makes it easier for customers to find and contact a business—day or night.
HEALTH
Louisiana Medicaid is changing: What families need to know before 2027
Healthy Blue is leaving Louisiana’s Medicaid program, affecting more than 290,000 people. Here’s what is changing, who needs to act and what to do if you are uninsured.
NATIONAL
Counterfeit Vinyl Empire Crumbles After $3.6 Million in Illegal Sales
A booming market for collectible vinyl created an opening for a London counterfeiter who generated more than $3.6 million in sales before investigators uncovered thousands of unauthorized albums and an entire record-production factory.
SPORTS
Ground Games Power SWAC’s Biggest Wins as Conference Play Nears
Southern, Bethune-Cookman, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff combined for more than 1,200 rushing yards as SWAC teams produced five victories during a high-scoring weekend.
