The Livingston Parish News

Established in 1898, the Livingston Parish News has a rich history of serving the residents and communities of Livingston Parish, Louisiana. This publication comes out twice a week in print and acts as the Official Journal for various local authorities, including the Livingston Parish President, the Livingston Parish Council, the Livingston Parish School Board, as well as the cities of Denham Springs and Walker, the town of Livingston, and several villages like Albany, French Settlement, Port Vincent, Killian, and Springfield. Additionally, readers can access The News online at livingstonparishnews.com.

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Legislators kill two taxes on carbon capture

4 days ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) − Louisiana lawmakers have rejected two separate proposals that would have imposed new taxes on carbon capture and sequestration operators, stalling efforts to generate local revenue from the growing industry. Rep. Shane Mack's House Bill 44, which proposed a per-ton injection tax on carbon dioxide stored underground, failed in committee last week in a 4-10 vote.
Major tweaks to TOPS scholarships in Louisiana scrapped due to cost

4 days ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Piper Hutchinson

Louisiana lawmakers have advanced a new TOPS award for high-performing students, scrapping language from an original proposal that would have dramatically changed the popular scholarship program. House Bill 77 by Rep. Chris Turner, R-Ruston, was amended Tuesday in the House Committee on Appropriations because it would have increased state spending nearly $50 million annually at a time when lawmakers are working under budget constraints.
FDA approves 3 new natural food colors to replace petroleum dyes

6 days ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Thérèse Boudreaux

(The Center Square) – Three naturally-derived food coloring additives are set to replace some petroleum-based dyes in the American food and medicine supply, per an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday. Butterfly pea flower extract, Galdieria extract blue, and calcium phosphate have now received approval or expanded approval for use in a variety of snacks and beverages, the latest step forward in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Trump says he's OK with 'tiny' tax increase on the rich

6 days ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Brett Rowland

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said Friday that Republicans should probably avoid any tax increases, but said he'd be OK with a "tiny" one the rich. "The problem with even a 'TINY' tax increase for the RICH, which I and all others would graciously accept in order to help the lower and middle income workers, is that the Radical Left Democrat Lunatics would go around screaming, 'Read my lips,' the fabled Quote by George Bush the Elder that is said to have cost him the Election.
BASEBALL | Eagles take flight to Sulphur

1 week ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Chris Kinkaid

Posted 5/10/25For the first time since 2014, Live Oak’s baseball is headed to the state tournament. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Fight between rural Louisiana and carbon capture 'not over'

1 week ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) — The fight between the rural parishes and the industries supporting carbon capture and sequestration is not over. On Monday, Allen Parish approved an ordinance establishing regulations for carbon storage wells.
Senate advances bill to tighten oversight of state-funded nonprofits

1 week ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) — Nonprofit groups that receive public dollars in Louisiana could soon face tighter oversight and more robust reporting requirements under a bill advancing through the Legislature. Senate Bill 184 by Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Allen, aims to standardize and streamline the way nongovernmental organizations apply for and report on state funding. The bill is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Finance Committee again on Monday.
Doyle’s state championship softball team honored by the Town of Livingston

1 week ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Chris Kinkaid

Posted 5/8/25Doyle’s state championship softball team was honored by the Town of Livingston for winning the Division III non-select title. This item is available in full to subscribers.
OPINION | Democratic scare tactics and the SAVE Act

1 week ago | livingstonparishnews.com | William Haupt III

Posted 5/8/25"Hell, I never vote for anybody, I always vote against." – W. C. Fields, Author, Fields for President It seems like the Democratic Party machine is stuck in neutral. For all of the noise …This item is available in full to subscribers.
BASEBALL | Holden defeated in the quarterfinals

1 week ago | livingstonparishnews.com | Chris Kinkaid

Posted 5/8/25Holden was defeated in the quarterfinal round of the Class B state playoffs, 5-3, by Family Community Christian School on the road May 7. This item is available in full to subscribers.