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Bogalusa Daily News · Bogalusa, LA
Nearby: Bogalusa, LAEditor’s Note: Please send calendar events by 4 p.m. Friday for inclusion in the following Wednesday’s paper. Email event information to [email protected] Parish Pulse meeting set for Nov. 13th in Bogalusa The November Parish Pulse meeting will be on the 13th in the Washington Parish Economic Development Foundation Building at 526 Georgia Avenue, Bogalusa at 8 a.m. International Paper will sponsor the event and speaker will be Bogalusa Mill Manager, Scott Dinkel. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. This monthly meeting is free and open to public. EPIC! Ladies Night set for Nov. 14 at Westside Emmanuel Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church will host EPIC! Ladies Night on Saturday, Nov. 14, offering an evening of clean comedy, laughter and powerful testimonies for women from all walks of life. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bogalusa and will feature Rhonda Corey, Chinnita Morris and Leslie Rob.
Bogalusa Daily News · Bogalusa, LA
Nearby: Bogalusa, LAAnniversary and homecoming service set for Nov. 15; State Sen. Rev. Dr. Gary Brumfield to deliver message SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS Nearly a century of faith, fellowship and service will be celebrated as Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church in Bogalusa prepares to observe its 99th Church Anniversary and Homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. Located at 1104 Poplas St., Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church is inviting former members, families, friends and the entire community to join in commemorating 99 years of ministry and Kingdom building. This year’s celebration will center around the theme, “This Far by Faith: Looking Back with Gratitude, Moving Forward with Purpose,” reflecting on the church’s rich spiritual heritage while looking ahead to its continued mission of serving God and the community. Pastor Willie Gallager, along with anniversary chairpersons Deacon Eddie Walker and Sister Deloris Walker and their committee, are coordinating the special service.
Bogalusa Daily News · Bogalusa, LA
Nearby: Bogalusa, LACity seeks volunteers for Christmas in the Park Commission, announces Dec. 12 Lighted Christmas Parade the daily news The City of Bogalusa is gearing up for a season of Christmas magic, inviting residents to help bring holiday cheer to the community through its Christmas in the Park celebration and annual Lighted Christmas Parade. The Bogalusa Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is seeking enthusiastic, community-minded individuals interested in serving on the Christmas in the Park Commission, helping plan and coordinate one of the city’s holiday traditions. Commission members will assist with planning activities, decorations, entertainment, logistics, promotion and community involvement. The goal is to bring fresh ideas and community participation together to create a memorable holiday experience for Bogalusa families. City officials encourage interested residents to submit applications as soon as possible so the selection and planning process can begin.
Bogalusa Daily News · Bogalusa, LA
Nearby: Bogalusa, LATHE DAILY NEWS A 20-year-old Bogalusa man wanted in connection with a shooting that left one person critically injured has been located and taken into custody, according to law enforcement information. Kelly Sibley was booked into the Washington Parish Jail on Friday, Nov. 6, following a shooting in the 900 block of Avenue E that prompted an investigation by the Bogalusa Police Department. The incident occurred Wednesday, Nov. 4, at approximately 6:20 p.m., when Bogalusa Police officers responded to reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers learned that a verbal altercation had escalated into gunfire. Investigators were advised that one gunshot victim had been transported by private vehicle to Our Lady of the Angels Hospital before officers arrived. The victim was reported to be in critical condition at the time of the initial investigation. According to police, individuals at the scene initially refused to cooperate with investigators.
Picayune Item · Picayune, MS
Nearby: Picayune, MSChristmas on Canal, one of Picayune’s traditional holiday events, is returning on Friday, Dec. 4, to celebrate the season. Located in downtown Picayune, this highly anticipated event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., following a sidewalk sale earlier that day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Christmas on Canal will feature a variety of holiday festivities for the whole family, including a faux snow machine, bubbles, holiday lights, photos with Santa, live entertainment and themed snacks. In addition to Christmas on Canal, several other holiday events are happening on the same day. These include the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, which serves as a fundraiser for special needs, a Toys for Tots broadcast on WRJW Friday morning, and a local shopping raffle with a live drawing on the Picayune Main Street Facebook Page.
Picayune Item · Picayune, MS
Nearby: Picayune, MSThe Picayune City Council met at City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to recognize the 2026 Veteran of the Year and the Employee of the Quarter The meeting began with the recognition of Ronald “Ronnie” Stogner as the 2026 Veteran of the Year. Born on Dec. 24, 1948, Stogner is a local resident of Picayune who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971. He received multiple military honors, including a Purple Heart, awarded to veterans who are killed or injured in battle, during his service in Vietnam. Since 1972, Stogner has been involved with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, holding various leadership positions, including Commander. The city of Picayune commends Stogner for his service and ongoing dedication to the military, veterans, and the community. He was presented with a recognition plaque in appreciation of his contributions and sacrifices. Christmas on the Rails is scheduled for Nov. 28 at Crosby Commons and the Oaks.
Picayune Item · Picayune, MS
Nearby: Picayune, MSThe Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) and the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area (MGCNHA) have partnered to implement two downtown revitalization initiatives in Picayune and Moss Point, two designated Main Street communities in the Gulf Coast region, on Dec. 7-10. This initiative is made possible in part by a grant from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area. On Dec. 7-8, Picayune Main Street will receive a Downtown Roadmap Refresh, a detailed downtown revitalization plan, that will serve to update the last downtown plan that Picayune Main Street received from MMSA in 2008. A comprehensive report will be developed outlining key recommendations, priority projects, and implementation strategies. MMSA staff and consultants will provide guidance on façade improvements, streetscape enhancements, and economic development incentives. On Dec.
Lawrence County Press · McComb, MS
Nearby: McComb, MS, 39, of Jayess, passed away on Nov. 2, 2026. He was born in McComb on Feb. 22, 1987, to Teresa Ann White. Channing loved spending time with his children and taking family vacations to the beach and the mountains. He loved to be involved in his children’s sports. He enjoyed martial arts. Preceding him in death were his mother, Teresa Ann Smith; grandmother, Doris Nulisch; grandfather, Gerald Nulisch; and uncle, Charles White. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Salem Allen, Raven Allen, Syler Allen, and Ryleigh Nations; brother, Sterling Allen; and girlfriend, Shelby Nations.
Biz New Orleans · Hammond, LA
Nearby: Hammond, LAALEXANDRIA, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry and ConnectLA have announced approximately $18 million in ÉTOUFFÉE awards at the Louisiana Digital Skills and Technology Summit. Through a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Apple, 11 Louisiana organizations that provide adult education and workforce development will receive more than 25,000 Mac and iPad devices to make digital opportunities more accessible to Louisianians. Three Greater New Orleans-area organizations are among the recipients: Southern University at New Orleans, Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond and Bastion Veterans Wellness Center in New Orleans. Their participation will help expand access to digital technology and workforce training in the region. “We’re bringing high-speed internet to rural Louisiana and attracting new jobs across our state.
Williamson Reporter · Mandeville, LA
Nearby: Mandeville, LAAnother Broken Egg Cafe, a Louisiana-born breakfast and brunch chain, plans to open in the former Corner Bakery space at the Market at Round Rock shopping center. Project Details The cafe is planned for 110 N. Interstate 35, Suite 180, in the same shopping center as Sprouts Farmers Market. State records show renovations are expected to begin in January and wrap up in May 2027. A public opening date has yet to be announced. Project Details Founder Ron Green opened the original Broken Egg Cafe in Mandeville, Louisiana, in 1996. The chain serves Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch, with menu items such as biscuit beignets and a Louisiana-style gumbo with shrimp, crab and crawfish. It already has Austin locations on Mesa Drive and at Southpark Meadows.
