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The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced expanded communication services for incarcerated individuals, made p...
08/20/2025

The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced expanded communication services for incarcerated individuals, made possible through a partnership with Ally Telecom Group. The prepaid calling service allows inmates to stay connected with family and friends. While incoming calls are not permitted, loved ones can leave voicemail messages for approved inmates. Telephone access is granted to each inmate following the completion of the booking process....

The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced expanded communication services for incarcerated individuals, made possible through a partnership with Ally Telecom Group. The prepaid calling se…

The Claiborne Parish Library will host a special program titled “Gather and Grow” on Monday, August 25, 2025, focusing o...
08/20/2025

The Claiborne Parish Library will host a special program titled “Gather and Grow” on Monday, August 25, 2025, focusing on how to incorporate drought-tolerant plants into landscaping. The event will feature Mr. John Monzingo of the LSU AgCenter as the guest speaker. Monzingo will provide practical insights and strategies for homeowners and gardeners looking to create attractive landscapes that can withstand dry conditions....

The Claiborne Parish Library will host a special program titled “Gather and Grow” on Monday, August 25, 2025, focusing on how to incorporate drought-tolerant plants into landscaping. The event will…

Exciting news! It’s time to gear up for an AMAZING year with 4-H, and we’re thrilled toinvite you to be a part of it for...
08/20/2025

Exciting news! It’s time to gear up for an AMAZING year with 4-H, and we’re thrilled toinvite you to be a part of it for the 2026-2026 school year. Whether you’re a first-timer ora returning member, there’s something fantastic in store for everyone! Fees and Fun The fee to join 4-H ranges from $15 to $20 depending on your school, and trust us, it’s worth every penny for the fun and learning that’s coming your way!...

Exciting news! It’s time to gear up for an AMAZING year with 4-H, and we’re thrilled toinvite you to be a part of it for the 2026-2026 school year. Whether you’re a first-timer ora returning member…

As a guy that played baseball on all levels in the ‘70s and ‘80s from the age of 7 ‘til 27, I never thought I would see ...
08/20/2025

As a guy that played baseball on all levels in the ‘70s and ‘80s from the age of 7 ‘til 27, I never thought I would see the day where robots would be calling balls and strikes. But fast forward to 2025 and that’s where baseball is headed as this year’s MLB All-Star Game showed. This new technology for calling balls and strikes has been in the works for quite a while, but I feel it has no place in professional baseball!...

As a guy that played baseball on all levels in the ‘70s and ‘80s from the age of 7 ‘til 27, I never thought I would see the day where robots would be calling balls and strikes. But fast forward to …

This time 50 years ago, I was beginning my senior year of High School. Ah, high school. That magical four-year stretch w...
08/20/2025

This time 50 years ago, I was beginning my senior year of High School. Ah, high school. That magical four-year stretch where hormones rage, cafeteria food defies science, and algebra ruins lives. But not all high schools are created equal—especially when separated by half a century. Let’s hop into our metaphorical DeLorean and compare high school in 1975 with its futuristic cousin in 2025....

This time 50 years ago, I was beginning my senior year of High School. Ah, high school. That magical four-year stretch where hormones rage, cafeteria food defies science, and algebra ruins lives. B…

Claiborne Parish is gearing up for a week of fun, food, and festivities as the annual Claiborne Parish Fair kicks off Oc...
08/20/2025

Claiborne Parish is gearing up for a week of fun, food, and festivities as the annual Claiborne Parish Fair kicks off October 11–17. The event will feature a full lineup of activities celebrating community spirit, youth involvement, and hometown tradition. To start fair week off, on Saturday, October 11, we will have the Claiborne parish 4-H Pet Show at 10:00 a.m., where local 4-Hers will showcase their furry, feathered, and scaly friends....

Claiborne Parish is gearing up for a week of fun, food, and festivities as the annual Claiborne Parish Fair kicks off October 11–17. The event will feature a full lineup of activities celebrating c…

Judy was still young when World War II broke out. When she went onboard, she became the only female among about 50 males...
08/20/2025

Judy was still young when World War II broke out. When she went onboard, she became the only female among about 50 males on the Royal Navy’s insect-class ship HMS Gnat. She could not speak English, but she understood a few words after a while. The Gnat’s designation as an insect-class ship was misleading because the Gnat was a well-armed gunboat that the Germans wanted to eliminate....

Judy was still young when World War II broke out. When she went onboard, she became the only female among about 50 males on the Royal Navy’s insect-class ship HMS Gnat. She could not speak English,…

On August 20, 1983, the legendary Rolling Stones made headlines—and sent shockwaves through the music industry—by signin...
08/20/2025

On August 20, 1983, the legendary Rolling Stones made headlines—and sent shockwaves through the music industry—by signing what was then the largest recording contract in history: a staggering $28 million deal with CBS Records. At a time when record labels were cautiously measuring star power, this contract marked an extraordinary leap of faith—and a bold statement of confidence—in the enduring appeal of one of rock’s founding acts....

On August 20, 1983, the legendary Rolling Stones made headlines—and sent shockwaves through the music industry—by signing what was then the largest recording contract in history: a staggering $28 m…

Otha Shine, Jr.June 24, 1958 - August 13, 2025Visitation: Friday, August 22 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Memorial Funeral H...
08/20/2025

Otha Shine, Jr.June 24, 1958 - August 13, 2025Visitation: Friday, August 22 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Memorial Funeral HomeServices: Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home Claiborne Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $95. Contact your funeral provider or [email protected]. (Notice of Deaths shown above are FREE of charge. You may email them to [email protected]

Otha Shine, Jr.June 24, 1958 – August 13, 2025Visitation: Friday, August 22 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Memorial Funeral HomeServices: Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Funeral …

Deputies with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) made two notable arrests last week in separate incidents at l...
08/13/2025

Deputies with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) made two notable arrests last week in separate incidents at local convenience stores in Homer. First Arrest – August 7, 2025 On the afternoon of August 7, deputies contacted Ricky Knowles at a convenience store in Homer. Knowles was found to have three active arrest warrants through Claiborne Parish for: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon…...

Deputies with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) made two notable arrests last week in separate incidents at local convenience stores in Homer. First Arrest – August 7, 2025 On the aftern…

Notice is hereby given that the assessment lists have been prepared showing the assessment of all real and personal prop...
08/13/2025

Notice is hereby given that the assessment lists have been prepared showing the assessment of all real and personal property in and for the Parish of Claiborne. The said listings will be exposed in the Assessor’s Office for public inspection and correction beginning the 15th day of August, 2025 and ending on August 29, 2025. Any taxpayer desiring to examine his/her assessment is required to call the assessor’s office during this period....

Notice is hereby given that the assessment lists have been prepared showing the assessment of all real and personal property in and for the Parish of Claiborne. The said listings will be exposed in…

Louisiana Legends Fest is the best place to raise the most money!! Does your school group, team,civic organization, chur...
08/13/2025

Louisiana Legends Fest is the best place to raise the most money!! Does your school group, team,civic organization, church mission have fundraising needs? Are you tired of the same oldfundraisers? October 18, 2025, Louisiana Legends Fest will bring thousands to downtown Homer. Since its start,Louisiana Legends Fest is all about local groups raising money. The most impactful way to generate…...

Louisiana Legends Fest is the best place to raise the most money!! Does your school group, team,civic organization, church mission have fundraising needs? Are you tired of the same oldfundraisers? …

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