Eimer Chocolate Acquired by FIorida-based Group

Elmer Chocolate, the iconic Ponchatoula-based confectionery company beloved for its seasonal treats, has officially joined forces with the Hoffmann Family of Companies, a Florida-based private equity firm.

Honorably Discharged Military Vet Residents Can Purchase 80% Discounted Combo License

Thanks to the recent passing of Act 321, honorably discharged military veteran residents may purchase a recreational hunting and fishing combination license for $20 beginning Aug. 1, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.The new license termed “Resident Honorably...

Operator of Vessel in Fatal Boating Incident Sentenced to Serve Two Years in Jail

The operator of a vessel that was involved in a fatal boating incident on the Tickfaw River was sentenced on Aug. 1 in Livingston Parish.The Honorable Judge Charlotte H. Foster sentenced Jason Chiasson Jr., 35, of Holden, to serve five years in jail for each of the two counts of negligent homicide...

AI Companionship: Forgoing True Human Connection

I’ve taken a few weeks’ break from social media, and now that I’m back, I noticed a new trend seems to have popped up overnight, which is the norm nowadays.When I saw several videos on various social media platforms were discussing people falling in love and having romantic relationships with Chat...

Back to School Means School Zones, Buses, and Excited Children

School zones, yellow buses, and excited children sprinting from sidewalks to streets are coming soon to a neighborhood near you as Louisiana gears up for a new school year.The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds drivers that most schools in the state begin classes by August 14, and many...

Southeastern Breaks Silence about Monitoring Controversy

Following a provocative article published in the LA Illuminator regarding a scientist who was reassigned by Southeastern Louisiana University after exposing toxic levels of heavy metals in Lake Maurepas, a great stir was generated in the community affected by the controversial Carbon Capture and...