by Letters to the Editor | Dec 5, 2024 | Libraries, Livingston
The Livingston Parish Library Board of Controls meeting offered some insights into the ongoing dynamics within the board. For several years, the board of control has been split into two factions: the Conservative and Non-Conservative. Historically, the...
by Michael Lunsford | Nov 14, 2024 | Legislature, Libraries, Livingston, Louisiana
In our article on Monday, I expressed some concerns about a few of the bills up for this special session on tax reform. After publishing that article, the governor called and encouraged me to avoid getting stuck on a bill or two. Instead, he said it would be a better...
by Editorial Staff | Mar 4, 2024 | Legislature, Libraries, Livingston, Louisiana, Smaller Government, Sunshine
One year ago, we brought you the “Curious Case of Ross Brunet”. If you don’t quite remember it, click the link and read it again. At the heart of the matter was the deliberate targeting and (malicious) prosecution of Ross Brunet by officials of the Town of Grand...
by Michael Lunsford | Feb 15, 2024 | Libraries, Livingston, Podcast
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadWelcome to our latest investigative report. In today’s video, we uncover a story that’s sparking conversations across communities in Louisiana. At the heart of it is a leader of a state-wide school librarian...
by Jamie Pope | Dec 1, 2023 | Baton Rouge, Legislature, Livingston
I recently attended a Task Force on Local Impacts of Carbon Capture and Sequestration meeting. The meeting was set for the purpose of collecting information. I went in thinking I could provide an update. Unfortunately the only update is that citizens affected by these...
by Editorial Staff | Jun 20, 2023 | Livingston
Voters have short memories! But it wasn’t that long ago that the Livingston Parish School System sought to pass a perpetual sale tax which would have increased their total sales tax revenue by 225% when compared to 2011. Despite questionable activities on the part of...