The LPN Weekly

Denham Springs Water Department superintendent Ben Harris is running for Mayor of Denham Springs. He sits down with the News to discuss his reasons for running, why his experience at the water department matters, and answers a smattering of questions from the previous mayoral forums and things he's heard on the campaign trail.

John Cavalier, candidate for Denham Springs mayor, speaks with the news in more detail about some of the issues presented on the campaign trail, as well as more in-depth answers to the two sets of forum questions that he has been asked.

Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses Constitutional Amendments 1, 2, 6, and 9 which all day with property taxes.

State Representative Roger Wilder discusses Constitutional Amendment 2, which would change the way millage rollbacks work and removes the requirement that government entities push their millage back to the maximum during reassessment years. Wilder discusses why he filed the bill, how it moved through the legislature, and answers questions about pushback he's received.

Denver Ballard is a candidate for Denham Springs City Council, and he sits down with the News to discuss his history with the city, including prior firefighting experience, and why he wants to run for city council. He also discusses what he'd like to accomplish as a councilperson, and his vision for the city.

Ann Green Harris discusses her history in Denham Springs, why she's running for council, what she believes has been done right by the city and council, and what she'd like to enact as a councilwoman

Candidate for Mayor of Denham Springs Jim Gilbert speaks with the Livingston Parish News about his campaign, adds more information to his answers from the September mayoral forum, and discusses what differentiates him from the other two candidates.

District 6 Congressional candidate Larry Davis stops by the News to discuss his platform for congress.

State Representative Roger Wilder came by the Livingston Parish News to discuss Constitutional Amendment 2, infrastructure wins, and his efforts to unite the political establishment to bring more success to the parish.

6th Congressional District candidate Michael Mebruer sits down to discuss his platform as he runs for office. Mebruer shares his ideas on infrastructure, healthcare, and more as he also gives a glimpse on his plan to accomplish these feats if elected.

Delia Taylor, chairwoman of the Livingston Parish Airport District, sits down with the Livingston Parish News to discuss progress on the airport project in Satsuma, the estimated economic benefit, and discusses concerns of drainage and traffic.

Louisiana State Senator Rick Edmonds, who represents part of Livingston Parish, has entered the race for state's 5th Congressional District. He speaks with Livingston Parish News Managing Editor Melanie David about his past, faith, and family and how that affects his politics. He also jumps in on a few key issues, including infrastructure and Carbon Capture and Sequestration.

State Representative Michael Echols, a north Louisiana native and chairman of the Republican Legislative delegation, sits down with Managing Editor Melanie David to discuss why he's running for congress, and some of the issues he hopes to tackle should he get elected.

At just 16, Ryder Chance Pettitt-Wise of Walker has been selected as one of only 1,000 musicians worldwide to perform with Rockin'1000, a massive, stadium-style rock concert that brings players of all ages and backgrounds together for a single, unforgettable show.

Louisiana State Treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate John Fleming speaks to Managing Editor Melanie David about his background, his job as treasurer, and why he's running for senate against U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.

Kyla Webb, interim director for the Livingston Parish Library, discusses everything patrons and visitors can expect at the library's 10th annual Livingston Parish Book Festival on Saturday, October 25.

Elizabeth Baudoin, with Denham Springs Main Street Association, sits down to discuss the 2nd Chili Cookoff to be held in downtown Denham Springs.

Christy Haik, founder and president of the Louisiana  Republican  Assembly, discusses election integrity in Louisiana, including a push for paper ballots.

Livingston Parish News Managing Editor Melanie David sits down with Donna Jennings of the City of Denham Springs and Al Bye of the Antique Village Merchants Association to discuss the upcoming Fall Festival, Christmas in the Village, and capital improvements in the downtown area.

After being named the 'Official Coffee of Livingston Parish' Billy and Shannon LaGrange of French Settlement Roasting Co - who also own and operate Expresso Espresso Geaux - sit down with Melanie Melanie Coker David to discuss their quick rise in the coffee game and how they got started.

Livingston Parish News managing editor Melanie David sits down with District 2 Parish Councilman Ryan Chavers to discuss several current parish council issues.

Mayor of Livingston Jonathan 'JT' Taylor and LEDC Director Melody Lockwood discuss an economic development grant the town used for new street signs.

Livingston Parish News Managing Editor Melanie David interviews former LPN publisher and editor McHugh David as the News reboots the podcast! The News will have an on-site location starting next week.

Congressman Garret Graves sits down with the News to discuss the new congressional districts (and what he thinks will happen), drainage work, disaster mitigation, and some changes his office is working to affect on wetlands permitting.

State and local officials discuss an incentivized commuter program - Commuter Krewe - designed to help combat potential traffic congestion as the I-10 widening project ramps up.