The LPN Weekly

Congressman Garret Graves gets on the phone with publisher and editor McHugh David to discuss the latest COVID-19 case number in Louisiana, the Governor's 'Stay at Home' order, as well as the CASES Act and the benefits it provides to individuals and small business.

High school director of curriculum, and former Denham Springs High School principal, Kelly Jones as well as current Denham Springs High School principal Wes Howard discuss the differences between coronavirus and the flood, as well as what's next for the school.

Dr. Karen Goodridge works with clients to help them discover self-awareness, which builds a confidence and direction to help them take charge of life.

U.S. Sen. Dr. Bill Cassidy joins publisher and editor McHugh David to discuss the federal governments response to Coronavirus, as well as the senators push for better health care.

State Senator Rogers Pope talks briefly about his contentious race for state senator, and then how he expects his move to the other house chamber in the capitol to be different. Pope finishes the podcast talking about some hot button issues he expects to face this session, and what his opinion is on all of them.

Freshman lawmaker Buddy Mincey Jr. joins the Livingston Parish News to discuss his journey to become a legislator, what he's looking forward to this year as a new representative, and the hot button issues with which he expects to handle.

Parish Councilman Garry 'Frog' Talbert joins publisher and editor McHugh David to discuss the most recent developments between Livingston Parish Government and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). The parish is trying to work through disaster response and substantial damage determinations with new protocols.

Councilman Garry 'Frog' Talbert speaks with publisher and editor McHugh David about the Morningside at Juban Lakes subdivision, which is seeking a property tax exemption from the Capital Area Finance Authority - an entity run by the East Baton Rouge Parish Council.

Councilman Garry 'Frog' Talbert joins publisher and editor McHugh David to discuss a new committee at the parish council. This body would be focused on Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes to bid on certain parish projects.

Doyle High School boys basketball coach Daniel Kennedy sits down with Rob DeArmond and McHugh David to talk about a surprising season and keeping momentum going into the post-season.

Denham Springs girls head basketball coach Blake Zito sits down with McHugh David and William Weathers to talk the season to this point, two crucial district games, and the postseason.

Jeanette Clark, recovery coordinator for the City of Denham Springs, sits down with publisher and editor McHugh David to discuss the city's pursuit of several grants to improve the downtown area, reclaim some property, and put together a drainage plan for the city.

Lady Bulldogs coach Billy Dreher took over a program that had four wins the season before his arrival and finished with 13 victories last season. Now, they're looking for a home playoff game.

Lifestyle editor David Gray sits down with Mighty Moms co-founders Dawn Birdsong and Beth McCormick to discuss the history of their non-profit, their ongoing projects, and their 2020 campaign "Sponsor a Child." 

Blane Westmoreland, who takes over for Brett Beard as Live Oak High School football head coach, talks about his transition into the role, and what he wants to teach his kids going forward.

Anthony Schiro, in his 12th season as Walker basketball's head coach, sits down with William Weathers as well as publisher and editor McHugh David to discuss the Wildcats' 2019-2020 campaign, and the home stretch to the post-season.

Doyle girls basketball head coach Sam White joins Rob DeArmond and McHugh David to discuss her team's unfinished business from the previous year's playoffs, and their combined effort and determination to get back to the big dance.

Real Life, Real Crime podcast crew Woody Overton and Jim Rathmann join publisher and editor McHugh David to discuss their constantly growing podcast, their dynamics, and what's next for the pair.

Jim Chapman, of Farrell-Calhoun Paint Company, talks about his company's philosophy, his community involvement, and discusses Farrell-Calhoun's recent win of the 'Large Business of the Year' in Livingston Parish. 

Publisher and editor McHugh David sits down with broker Melanie Coker Murr to discuss the home sales volume in 2019 and where she believes the market is going.

Former Live Oak High School head football coach Brett Beard talks with the News about his process as a football coach; what he hopes to accomplish at any given destination; and why he chose to move to Denham Springs High School.

McHugh David discusses a recent visit by Convention and Visitor's Bureau director Eric Edwards to the Master Plan Committee. Edwards discussed where the parish is in regard to acquiring a civic center, and a few points about what it will take to cross the finish line.

McHugh David discusses the residential growth in Livingston Parish and what the parish council is trying to do to slow it down.

Publisher and editor McHugh David sits down with Rob DeArmond and William Weathers to talk about Walker vs. Thibodeaux and their next challenge in Acadiana. The trio also wraps up Albany and Live Oak's seasons after losses in the first round.

Livingston Parish is growing, and so is the school system. New bus routes are added every year and some drivers decide to leave the system, for a variety of reasons. McHugh David asked transportation director Josh Day to outline how the system deals with those challenges.