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Counting Sheep
Christy Ainsworth, pictured above, is the first person to own and breed registered Painted Desert Sheep in Louisiana. She currently has over thirty of the unique breed at Ainsworth Family Farms where she breeds and sells the sheep.
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July 25, 2023
Counting Sheep

While Christy Ainsworth’s husband, Curt, concentrates his efforts on raising Brahma cattle and working a full-time job, she spends her time in a different venue; counting sheep - literally! Christy is not your run-of-the-mill shepherd, and her sheep are not common, everyday sheep. In fact, she is the first person in Louisiana to raise and pasture a special breed of registered sheep called Painted Desert Sheep (PDS) This colorful breed of sheep which can sport up to three colors in their coats, and their unique color patterns are what initially caught her attention.

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By Craig Franklin Editor 
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By Craig Franklin Editor 
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Saturday is last day to register/change LaSalle Parish Registrar of Voters Ashley Brown reminds voters that Early Voting for the May 16 Closed Primary...
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Summer construction projects out for bids
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More Delays on Dixie Center
By Melissa Stroud Contributing Writer 
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Business was carried out in record time at this month’s Olla Town Council meeting held Tuesday night, April 14. In just 12 minutes, the Council covere...
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April 22, 2026
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Catahoula Parish Jail during the last three weeks: (more…)
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