Please join us in welcoming back Breanne George to BOM Bank’s Coliseum branch in Alexandria, LA as a Teller III. Breanne is a graduate of Negreet High School and currently calls Woodworth home. She enjoys spending her free time reading, being with her family, and relaxing at the house. We’re excited to have Breanne back and know her commitment to excellent services will make a great impact on our team and customers!
Forget steaks and racks of ribs — in this economy, one hot dog is apparently enough to require armed security and laser protection. Guests at this backyard gathering stare at the grill like they’re bidding on a rare collectible, hoping they might score a bite before prices go up again. The cartoon pokes fun at rising grocery costs and shrinking cookout menus, where even a humble barbecue has started to feel like a high-stakes event.
Is there a place in your home or office that looks like the picture above? Is your multistrip, multitasking more than it’s designed for? Does your extension cord have an extension cord plugged into it?
While it may sound like the intro to a “You Might be a Redneck” monologue, unfortunately, the answer is more commonly yes to many of those scenarios.
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and Cleco is offering tips on how to avoid electrical hazards which can cause fatalities, injuries and property loss. By taking simple precautions, you can avoid dangerous situations and stay safe, not just in May, but year round.
Tips to keep homes and businesses safe from electrical hazards:
For more safety tips, visit www.cleco.com and follow Cleco on Facebook at @ClecoPower
Today’s kids are booked, busy, and burned out—but one parent is asking if it’s time to bring back a simpler, slower kind of childhood.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Jane Haley will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Woodworth, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.
Mrs. Haley, 81, of Forest Hill, entered eternal rest on April 27, 2026, at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, Louisiana.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from Kroger Grocery store after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She was a strong woman who never lost her loving and caring nature, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Paul Haley; and her parents, Kenneth and Mary Strange.
Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include one son, Fletcher McQueen of Pollock; one stepson, Chris Haley (Jennifer) of Virginia; two stepdaughters, Patrice Haley of Baton Rouge, and Melissa Brooks (Marshall) of Henderson, Nevada; five grandsons, Zach McQueen, Caplan Haley, James Hastings, Chase Hastings, and Jayce McKay; three granddaughters, Haley McKay, Emma McKay, and Camaryn Haley; one great grandson, Benjamin; and one great granddaughter, Evangeline.
A time of visitation will be held at Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Zach McQueen, Nicholas “Fireball” Strange, Kenneth Strange, Raymond Strange, Mark Long, and Russell Brice.
Robert James Dorsey was born on May 15, 1952, to Emile Sr. and Mary Dorsey (nee Veal) in Pineville, Louisiana. He grew up in Meeker, Louisiana alongside his parents and siblings.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Edgefield Missionary Baptist Church. Robert graduated from Carter C. Raymond High School and went on to attend Grambling State University with a music scholarship. He later served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1979. He built a long and rewarding career as a Microelectronics Semi-conductor Engineering & Maintenance Technician, retiring in 2012.
Robert was blessed with three children, Airrion Dominique, Ilea Nicole, and Emile Robert. He raised his children in San Diego, CA. In November 2005, he married the love of his life, Bobbye Dorsey, with whom he shared 21 wonderful years in Houston, TX. Through their union, he welcomed two adult children, Cedrick Thomas and Lakeisha Thomas.
Robert was called home while holding his daughter’s hand on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Mary Dorsey; brothers, Vernel Dorsey, Henry Lee Dorsey, Sr., Emile Dorsey, Jr., Charles Russell Dorsey, Fred Douglas Dorsey, Sr.; sisters Louise Taylor, Ethel Mae Cheatam, Agnes Lee Young; and son Airrion Dominique.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Bobbye Dorsey of Katy, Texas; siblings Eloise Jones of Alexandria, Louisiana, Eddie (Ruby) Dorsey of Alexandria, Louisiana, and Shirley Murray of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; his children Ilea Dorsey of San Diego, California, Emile Dorsey of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Cedrick Thomas (Angela) of Houston, Texas, and Lakeisha Thomas of McKinney, Texas. His grandchildren include Ares Emile, Athena Marie, Catherine Grace, LaRayna Jean, Thaddeus Robert, Xavier Warren, Kasey James, Lucian Ellis, Saoirse Sky, Teya Jupiter, Zion Sol, Davonte Znal, Cednetra Lashelle, great-grandchildren Journee, Harmony, and Gianara-along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbors.
For generations, blue jeans have survived fashion trends, school dress codes, road trips, concerts, awkward family photos and at least a few questionable DIY projects. And on May 20, one of the world’s most recognizable wardrobe staples celebrates a major milestone in history.
May 20 marks the anniversary of the 1873 patent that helped launch blue jeans into global fame. On that date, businessman Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis received a U.S. patent for adding metal rivets to men’s work pants, creating a stronger and more durable product designed for laborers during the Gold Rush era.
At the time, the invention was practical. Workers needed clothing tough enough to survive mines, railroads and physically demanding jobs. More than 150 years later, those same rugged pants somehow became acceptable attire for everything from grocery runs to weddings held in barns.
The original riveted denim pants were intended for hardworking laborers in the American West. Today, they are just as likely to be worn by teenagers filming dance videos, tourists walking through Buc-ee’s or someone insisting they are “dressed up” because they chose dark denim instead of faded denim.
Jeans have become one of the few pieces of clothing capable of sparking universal emotional experiences. Nearly everyone has owned a pair that fit perfectly for exactly three weeks before shrinking, stretching or suddenly becoming uncomfortable for reasons science still cannot explain.
The evolution of denim trends has also created some memorable fashion eras. Over the decades, styles have ranged from bell-bottoms and acid wash to ripped skinny jeans and ultra-baggy designs large enough to store camping equipment in the pockets. Every generation has confidently declared its preferred version the correct one while criticizing the styles that came before and after it.
Despite changing trends, denim remains deeply tied to American culture. Blue jeans have appeared in movies, music, political campaigns and countless advertisements promoting the idea of rugged independence. They are worn by ranchers, celebrities, mechanics, teachers and people pretending they definitely did not just spill queso on themselves moments earlier.
Retail analysts say denim sales continue to remain strong even as athleisure wear and comfortable loungewear compete for closet space. Still, many shoppers continue searching for the mythical perfect pair of jeans — one that is comfortable, affordable, flattering and does not require Olympic-level flexibility to put on.
As May 20 rolls around, Americans once again celebrate an invention that managed to outlast countless fashion trends while remaining stubbornly difficult to shop for. More than a century after their invention, blue jeans remain one of the few things capable of making people simultaneously feel confident, nostalgic and personally attacked by fluorescent dressing room lighting.
Beverly Kay Giannone
November 19, 1949 – May 12, 2026
Service: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2pm at Kramer & Son Funeral Home, Alexandria.
Kenneth Dalton Preuett
May 7, 1939 – May 12, 2026
Service: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:30am at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville.
Nina Myrtis Huffman
October 10, 1933 – May 6, 2026
Service: Friday, May 29, 2026, 10am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball.
Hazel Thomas Holloway
Service: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11 am at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Colfax
The Rapides Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $95. Contact your funeral provider or RPJNewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication.
By JIM BUTLER
This is a pivotal week in the Diocese of Alexandria’s bankruptcy case.
Today, a hearing will be in Shreveport on its request for extending until June 30 the exclusive right to file a settlement plan and to September 30 the deadline to obtain acceptances of it.
Such an extension is allowed for under provisions of the Bankruptcy Act.
The Diocese filed a Chapter 11 reorganization petition on October 31 in the face of increasing claims by persons alleging abuse by clergy as far back as the 1970s.
Thursday in New Orleans the initial mediation session involving the Diocese counsel and that of potential plaintiffs and/or creditors takes place.
John W. Perry Jr., a noted jurist in such cases as Deepwater Horizon, was appointed mediator in February.
Mediation is a critical step toward resolving coverage issues and contributions to the settlement plan.
The court-set final date for claims in the case is June 8.
According to a report recently filed, the Diocese had receipts of $731,000 in April and disbursements of $998,000.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Bob Tompkins column is Bob’s preview of a memorable March 2024 concert appearance at Rapides Parish Coliseum.)
Oliver Anthony may be a resident of Farmville, Va., but he looks as if he just came off a Viking ship. His profile sculpture would fit in a museum of Shakespeare characters. He’s got red hair and a big red beard and a raspy voice, and he’s the first songwriter to ever debut at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with no prior chart history whatsoever.
And he’s coming to Alexandria to give a concert Friday night at the Rapides Parish Coliseum. His show is called “Out of the Woods,” and it’s likely he’ll attract some country-folk music fans out of the Kisatchie woods to see his act, with tickets costing between $25 and $45.
If he’s such a hot item, what’s he doing coming to the Gateway of Bunkie?
This guy who made it big – really big – last year with a blue-collar protest song called “Rich Men North of Richmond” isn’t one to snub his nose at smaller venues. In “Camelot” King Arthur and Queen Guinevere ask each other in song, “What do the simple folk do?” Well, I’m guessing we simple Cenla folk will go listen to, and maybe sing along with, this apparently simple soul.
Born Christopher Anthony Lunsford, he’s not even sure how old he is, according to his Wikipedia bio. He is either 31 or 32, and he’s a high school dropout with a GED degree and a unique melody. Inspired, he says, by Hank Williams.
Like oil, Anthony can be crude, and he makes a strained face when he sings that looks as if he sat on a pinecone. His “Rich Men” song may have gone viral with some foul language, but he’s been known to read Bible passages at concerts, notably from Psalm 37 about the fate of the wicked. He did that at a free show, incidentally, in Barco, N.C., last August. That same month, he had five songs in the iTunes top 10, including “I’ve Got to Get Sober,” which reached No. 3 on the Apple platform.
His signature “Rich Men” is an emotional ballad about the struggles of the working class and a general disillusionment with American life. Another of his popular songs, “Ain’t Got a Dollar,” which ranked No. 2 on iTunes, is a song about self-reliance without spending money. He doesn’t live to be a megabucks star.
“People in the music industry give me blank stares when I brush off $8 million offers,” he wrote in August. “I don’t want 6 tour buses, 15 tractor trailers and a jet. I don’t want to play stadium shows. I don’t want to be in the spotlight.”
The last we heard, he lives with his wife and two children in a $750 camper on an off-the-grid property, where he said he intends to raise livestock. His blue-collar songs are rooted in his experience working in industrial jobs in North Carolina and Virginia. That includes a paper mill job accident in 2013 resulting in a fractured skull that sidelined him from working for some six months.
Anthony may not seek fame, but fame is finding him as he plucks away at his resonator guitar and sings the songs he has written himself. Some of the words come from his memories of mental health problems and alcohol abuse and depression. For a guy who just started writing songs two years ago, it’s incredible he is the first male songwriter to chart 13 songs simultaneously in the top 50 Digital Song Sale while still alive. Two others, Prince and Michael Jackson, exceeded that count. After they died.
He must feel the need to pinch himself to see if he wakes up from a dream. At a concert at Morris Farm Market in Currituck, N.C., that drew a personal concert record crowd, he said, “It’s crazy to me because I remember back in June I played here for like 20 people.”
The story goes that in July Anthony broke down and promised God that he would get sober if He helped him follow his dream. Around 30 days later, a West Virginia music channel asked him to record a song for its YouTube music channel. The song was “Rich Men North of Richmond.”
Just like that, as someone commented on an NBC News report about the video that had nine million views over five days, Anthony “became the voice of 40 or 50 million working men.”
(EDITOR’S POSTSCRIPT — This column was originally published March 6, 2024. Bob’s fine and will be back with a new column next Tuesday.)
According to school officials, the demonstration showcased how robotic technology can assist with security efforts in schools as well as in other public settings such as airports, large properties and public venues.
Officials said the presentation gave students an opportunity to learn more about innovation and the evolving role of technology in public safety while sparking discussions about future applications and advancements in security systems.
The Rotary Club of Pineville recently welcomed Cindy Cespiva, owner and manager of CAC Consulting Group, for a presentation focused on the impact of communication and body language in professional interactions.
Cespiva discussed the importance of “unspoken language,” including tone, posture and nonverbal cues, and how those elements influence the way people are perceived in business settings. She encouraged attendees to better understand clients by asking thoughtful, open-ended questions and listening with intention.
Drawing from her experience teaching sales techniques, Cespiva explained how effective questioning can help uncover client needs while building stronger relationships and trust.
The session concluded with a role-playing exercise designed to demonstrate how respectful curiosity, active listening and attentive body language can lead to more productive and client-centered conversations.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office officially welcomed four new deputy sheriffs during graduation ceremonies for the 98th Session of the Alexandria Regional Police Academy held Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The new deputies — Timothy Westbrook, Tommy Bradley, Drake Carroll and Dalton Scroggs — completed the academy’s intensive law enforcement training program designed to prepare recruits for the demands of modern policing.
According to officials, the academy curriculum included instruction in criminal and traffic law, firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, de-escalation techniques, Electronic Control Device certification and CPR and basic first aid training.
The sheriff’s office said the graduates will now transition into their roles serving Rapides Parish communities as deputy sheriffs.
In April 1969, Gaynor Hopkins’s aunt heard her singing in her bedroom and entered her in a local talent competition. She was nervous and excited. The song she chose was the chart topper “Those Were the Days,” made popular by Mary Hopkin. It was the first time the 17-year-old had ever used a real microphone. Gaynor did not win the talent show but came in second place to an accordion player. People at the talent show praised Gaynor for her vocal delivery and sweet voice. The following week, Gaynor saw an advertisement in her local newspaper in which a singer named Bobby Wayne was looking to hire three female backup singers. The ad said, “No experience needed, training [would be] given.” Winning second in the talent show gave Gaynor the confidence to audition. Out of the 34 girls who auditioned, Gaynor was one of the three selected. For two years, she performed with Bobby Wayne and the Dixies. There was a problem. Gaynor Hopkins resembled and sounded like Mary Hopkin, and people often confused the two. Gaynor said she never really liked her name, so she took the opportunity to change it. She adopted her niece’s first name, added a common last name, and became Sherene Davis. She performed under that name with her own band called Imagination.
In 1975, Gaynor was performing with her band at a local hotspot called “The Townsman” which was in a multi-story building. Talent scout Roger Bell went to the building to see Vic Oakley sing, but he went to the wrong floor by mistake. Roger liked what he heard and invited Gaynor to London to record a demo. That demo led to a contract with RCA Records. Gaynor released her first single in 1976, but it was a flop. Her second, “Lost in France,” fared much better, then there was another career setback. After suffering with a sore throat, Gaynor’s doctor said she needed surgery to remove nodules from her vocal cords. In the spring of 1977, her doctor said the operation was a success and her voice would return to normal if she remained completely silent for the six-week recovery period. He instructed her to communicate only by writing. Gaynor, a self-proclaimed chatterbox, tried but failed and strained her voice. Her doctor explained that the damage was irreversible.
Gaynor had years left on her contract with RCA, so they brought her in for another recording session. After singing the first six words of a song in the studio, everyone involved was worried. The sweetness was replaced with a huskiness. RCA released the song as a single in November 1977 only after the song’s producer and songwriters threatened to terminate their contracts with RCA. To RCA’s surprise, the song rose to the top 10 in 20 countries and to the number one spot in 8 of those countries. That song was “It’s a Heartache.” Gaynor had many other hit songs including “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” When Gaynor signed her contract with RCA, they stipulated that Gaynor change her stage name from Sherene Davis to something that sounded less like a belly dancer. She bought two newspapers from which she listed all the Christian names and surnames. She tried many different combinations until she found one that suited her. You may never have heard the names Gaynor Hopkins or Sherene Davis, but the world knows her as Bonnie Tyler.
Sources:
1. Abby Morgan, “Bonnie Tyler: ‘The older you get, the less you have to prove,’’’ Leicestershire Press, July 10, 2023, accessed May 10, 2026, https://leicestershirepress.
2. “33.1/3rd,” Record Collector, December 28, 2023, accessed May 10, 2026, https://recordcollectormag.
3. Goldmine Contributors, “Bonnie Tyler feels ‘The Best Is Yet To Come,’” Goldmine: the Music Collector’s Magazine, May 27, 2021, accessed May 10, 2026, https://www.goldminemag.com/
Funeral services for Karen Sue Gordey will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Rob McClain officiating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Karen Sue Bennett Gordey, 76, of Elmer, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her residence.
Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis “Sonny” Gordey; daughter, Melissa Ann Gordey; and her parents, Milford and Grace Suttles Bennett.
Sue was born in Baptist Hospital in Alexandria on July 23, 1949. She graduated from Pineville Highschool in 1967 and Northwestern State University in 1973. Sue worked 30 plus years at Cabrini Hospital retiring from the Dietitian Department.
Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Ralph Bennett of Pineville; her sister, Beverly B. Gunter of Elmer; two nieces, Shauna Bennett Barron of Magnolia, TX, and Tara Bennett Clossiner of Pineville; one nephew, Brett M. Bennett of Pineville, and her special companion Mennie.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be Brett Bennett, Otto NesSmith, Jake Gunter, Ralph Bennett, Winston Hodge, and James Reed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Louisiana Children’s Home and Ministries at 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203.
To extend online notes of condolence to the family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.
Hazel Thomas Holloway, 85, was born on March 30, 1941 and passed away May 15, 2026.
Graveside services will be take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026 a Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Colfax. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour at the church. Revs. Kenny Bratton, Dick Debusk and Lloyd Whitman.
She loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She loved to read and study the Bible and was quite the prayer warrior. A real woman of faith. She was never shy to stop and pray with someone, whether a friend or stranger. She had a true servant’s heart, from random, spontaneous acts of kindness to intentional gestures.
She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family. She loved her siblings and valued their time together. She never hesitated to let her friends and family know that she loved them. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the “delight of her heart.”
She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Joseph “Joey”; her parents; sisters, Ethel Tate and Libby Liner; and brother, Robert Thomas.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Elwyn “Hobo” Holloway; daughter, Alison Taylor and husband Jeff; granddaughters, Beth Haddad and her husband, Alex; Blair Jackson and her husband, Ryan; four great grandchildren, Noah, Ada, Wade, and Annelise; two sisters, Doris Winn and Sarah Thomas; brother, Billy Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
For those who knew her best, they know she is in Heaven with Jesus and Joey… and eating Blue Bell ice cream.
Karen Sue Bennett Gordey
Service: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11 am in the chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home
Beverly Kay Giannone
November 19, 1949 – May 12, 2026
Service: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 2pm at Kramer & Son Funeral Home, Alexandria.
Kenneth Dalton Preuett
May 7, 1939 – May 12, 2026
Service: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:30am at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville.
Delores Hampton
October 18, 1974 – May 8, 2026
Service: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10am at Garden of Memories, Alexandria.
Nina Myrtis Huffman
October 10, 1933 – May 6, 2026
Service: Friday, May 29, 2026, 10am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball.
Hazel Thomas Holloway
Service: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11 am at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Colfax
The Rapides Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $95. Contact your funeral provider or RPJNewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication.
By JIM BUTLER
Voters saying no in Saturday’s balloting likely sent a shudder through government hereabouts.
Those choosing to take the time to vote in Rapides rejected five proposed constitutional amendments and four of six property tax proposals, according to unofficial totals.
Parties sifting through the tea leaves are left to wonder whether voters are overtaxed by the economy (no pun intended) or just didn’t like what was proposed.
Officials have a month to address the question.
Among ballot measures June 27:
The sheriff’s Law Enforcement District renewal of a tax, beginning in 2030, that will provide more than $11 million annually for 15 years to fund the Sheriff’s Office.
Public safety levies had heretofore been considered sacrosanct, but Saturday’s rejection of three fire protection proposals calls that into question.
Then there are school taxes.
A parishwide millage generating about $14.3 million is up for renewal on the June ballot.
And there are renewal millages requested in Consolidated District 62 (Wards 1 & 8), Pineville District 52 and Poland District 55.
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the selection of Sarah Trichel as the new Louisiana State Conservationist. Trichel, a native of Natchitoches, Louisiana, has been acting in the role since July 2025. She will officially assume the position on May 17, 2026, and brings more than 16 years of dedicated service and leadership in conservation.
“It is an honor to be selected as the next State Conservationist of Louisiana. I am looking forward to serving our amazing farmers and producers and working together with our dedicated NRCS team and partners to continue our conservation efforts to protect the natural resources of our great state.” — Sarah Trichel
Sarah began her journey in conservation as an NRCS Earth Team Volunteer in 2007. She advanced through several key positions including Soil Conservationist, District Conservationist, and State Program Specialist. Her commitment and expertise led her to join the Louisiana State Leadership Team as Assistant State Conservationist for Programs in 2020.
In 2023, Sarah extended her impact to the national stage, serving as the Conservation Stewardship Program Team Lead in the Financial Assistance Programs Division at the NRCS National Office. Throughout her career, Sarah has demonstrated a passion for conservation and a strong commitment to Louisiana’s agricultural and natural resources communities.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Northwestern State University. She and her husband, Daniel, are proud parents to Alden and Brynlee. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family outdoors hunting, fishing, and hiking, as well as supporting her children’s many athletic activities.
NRCS welcomes Sarah Trichel to her new role and looks forward to her leadership in advancing conservation initiatives across Louisiana.
By Journal Staff
Rapides Parish voters elected a mayor, settled multiple highly contested municipal council races, and decided the future of several key infrastructure and emergency service property taxes on Saturday.
In Pineville, incumbent leadership secured a decisive victory, while voters across the parish’s rural districts delivered mixed results on a slate of fire protection and road tax renewals and millage adjustments.
With 100 percent of precincts reporting late Saturday night, here is a breakdown of how the ballots fell:
Joseph “Joe” Bishop won reelection in a landslide, capturing 74% of the vote in a three-way race to avoid a runoff.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
| Joseph “Joe” Bishop | REP | 1,749 | 74% |
| “Chris” Camp | REP | 367 | 16% |
| Russell “Rusty” Murdock | REP | 232 | 10% |
| Total | 2,348 | 100% |
“Greg” Aaron secured the District 1 seat outright, finishing with 57% of the total vote.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Status |
| “Greg” Aaron | DEM | 156 | 57% | ELECTED |
| Randy G. O’Neal | NOPTY | 74 | 27% | Defeated |
| Danny “Dann” Eudy, Jr. | NOPTY | 42 | 15% | Defeated |
| Total | 272 | 100% |
Hugh Halle claimed victory in District 3, defeating Peter Ford with a commanding 68% of the vote.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Status |
| Hugh Halle | NOPTY | 261 | 68% | ELECTED |
| Peter Ford | REP | 122 | 32% | Defeated |
| Total | 383 | 100% |
John Marcase easily retained his seat in District 4, pulling in 73% of the vote against challenger Celeste Mobley.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Status |
| John Marcase | REP | 353 | 73% | ELECTED |
| Celeste Mobley | NOPTY | 133 | 27% | Defeated |
| Total | 486 | 100% |
The race for District 5 is headed to a runoff. Mark A. Mertens led the field with 43% of the vote and will face Samantha Stanley, who secured 33%, in the upcoming general election.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Status |
| Mark A. Mertens | REP | 349 | 43% | RUNOFF |
| Samantha Stanley | NOPTY | 264 | 33% | RUNOFF |
| “Tom” Murphy | REP | 195 | 24% | Defeated |
| Total | 808 | 100% |
In the multi-parish race for Creola alderman, Bliss Wise won the seat over Crystal Hicks with 63% of the vote.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | Status |
| Bliss Wise | DEM | 5 | 63% | ELECTED |
| Crystal Hicks | REP | 3 | 38% | Defeated |
| Total | 8 | 100% |
Property owners across various parish segments voted on critical infrastructure and emergency service propositions, rejecting several new millage definitions while comfortably renewing existing funding streams.
Voters flatly rejected a pair of “in-lieu” millage proposals for Fire Protection District No. 2 and its sub-service area. In District 19, a continuation failed by a razor-thin margin of just one vote. However, traditional renewals for Districts 4 and 7 passed by wide margins.
Fire Protection District No. 2 (20 Mills In-Lieu): FAILED. Property owners rejected the 10-year millage adjust, with 56% voting against the measure.
Service Area No. 1, Fire District No. 2 (25 Mills In-Lieu): FAILED. The sub-district tax was defeated, receiving 52% “No” votes.
Fire Protection District No. 4 (15.34 Mills Renewal): PASSED. Voters strongly approved the 10-year operational renewal with 69% in favor.
Fire Protection District No. 7 (14.26 Mills Renewal): PASSED. The 10-year renewal passed easily, securing 67% of the vote.
Fire Protection District No. 19 (26.48 Mills Continuation): FAILED. In a remarkable cliffhanger, the 10-year continuation failed by a single vote, 45 to 44.
| Ballot Measure | Result | YES Votes | NO Votes | Total Votes |
| Fire Dist. No. 2 (20 Mills In-Lieu) | FAILED | 2,447 (44%) | 3,092 (56%) | 5,539 |
| Service Area 1, Fire Dist. 2 (25 Mills In-Lieu) | FAILED | 383 (48%) | 412 (52%) | 795 |
| Fire Dist. No. 4 (15.34 Mills Renewal) | PASSED | 1,834 (69%) | 806 (31%) | 2,640 |
| Fire Dist. No. 7 (14.26 Mills Renewal) | PASSED | 418 (67%) | 208 (33%) | 626 |
| Fire Dist. No. 19 (26.48 Mills Cont.) | FAILED | 44 (49%) | 45 (51%) | 89 |
Property owners rejected a steep 54.49-mill renewal intended for public road and bridge maintenance across the district, with 55% of voters casting ballots against the measure.
| Ballot Measure | Result | YES Votes | NO Votes | Total Votes |
| Road Dist. No. 2C (54.49 Mills Renewal) | FAILED | 482 (45%) | 592 (55%) | 1,074 |