Chamber street fair set this weekend

The Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to celebrate the 4th of July the old-fashioned way by attending its Gold Rush Days in the Magic City on Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4.

VICIOUS DOGS: Des Moines City Council votes to define vicious dogs by deed not breed

The City of Des Moines is changing the way it defines a vicious dog. Monday night, council members passed a new rule that judges the animal based on behavior instead of breed. The move will allow some dogs to be adopted instead of euthanized.

Who will care for Fido?

They are your best friends, your furry children, the givers of unconditional love.

31st District, State Senate

Should Michigan have a full-time legislature? Why or why not?

Yard work still beckons in summer months

Crops that can be planted in August include pole beans, sweet corn, eggplant, okra, southern peas, peppers, pumpkin, summer squash, winter squash, watermelon, broccoli, celery, collards and onions.