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Who qualified for the November election in Caddo Parish?
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – November’s Open Primary/Presidential/Congressional Election is a little more than three months away, but the qualifying period for candidates seeking office is closed. Presidential electors, two Louisiana congressional seats, and an appellate court judge are among the higher-profile positions on the ballot in Caddo Parish.
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th...
CPRA Shares Nicholls Coastal Center Construction Update
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently released a construction update on the new Nicholls State University Coastal Center. The 40,000-square-foot research-education-conference center is set to become the focal point for coastal protection and restoration activity within the Terrebonne, Atchafalaya, and Lafourche Basins. With a strong focus on resilience solutions for coastal communities, this center will play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges facing Louisiana’s coastal areas.
Qualifying ends, ballots set for November election
The ballots are now set and Southwest Louisiana voters will now know who they are voting for during the fall elections. The candidate qualifying period ended Friday with more than two dozen candidates tossing their hats into the ring ahead of the Nov. 5 open primary, presidential and congressional elections across the state. Several others, […]
American Press winner of eight Louisiana Press Association awards
The American Press was presented eight awards during the Louisiana Press Association 2023 Better Newspaper Competition luncheon Friday at the Baton Rouge City Club. Executive Editor Crystal Stevenson and sports writer Rodrick Anderson won first place for best overall website. The American Press competes in Division I against The Advocate in Baton Rouge, The Times […]
State superintendent intervenes in EBR superintendent search
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The head of Louisiana’s public school system is getting involved with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s search for a superintendent after the school board ended another meeting in a standstill. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley sent a letter on Friday, July...
ELECTION 2024: Candidates qualify for Gonzales, Donaldsonville municipal seats
Candidates from Ascension Parish's cities, Donaldsonville and Gonzales, qualified July 17-19 for the Nov. 5 election. The City of Gonzales, which has an estimated population of some 13,000, will select mayor, police chief and the five seats on the city council. According to Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, the...
'Terrible situation' involving dilapidated house, homeless moving into neighborhood
BATON ROUGE - More homeowners in the Inniswold Estates and Jefferson Terrace neighborhoods are talking about their experiences with the homeless population living at a property on one of their streets. Several people tell 2 On Your Side they're requesting the property be cleaned up and that someone restore the...
Zulu drive-thru giveaway to include backpacks, computers, bikes
School supplies, bikes, books and even computers will be the "throws" to catch when the Zulu organization and entertainer Juvenile stage a drive-thru back to school giveaway July 27 at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans. The Zulu Community Service Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the iconic Carnival krewe,...
Oklahoma’s 5-Star Quarterback Is Completely Delusional When It Comes To The Wrath Of LSU Fans
They were going to do so anyway, because that is what happens in Death Valley, but the rising sophomore’s most recent comments will only lead them to be even more boisterous. Arnold, a former five-star recruit, is going to be the starter in 2024 after sitting behind Dillon Gabriel...
LSU coach Brian Kelly to face 2 former assistants in 2024
Brian Kelly has coached for a long time. He’s seen plenty of assistants come and go, with some going on to be head coaches. Two of those names include Mike Elko and Clark Lea. Both worked under Kelly as defensive coordinator and both are now SEC head coaches. Kelly will get to face both in 2024, with both appearing on LSU’s schedule. Kelly was asked about facing Mike Elko earlier this week at SEC Media Days. Kelly said Elko is a smart football coach who will play to Texas A&M’s strengths in all three phases of the game. “I think that’s why Mike’s...
1 hurt after Baton Rouge shooting Saturday, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — One person was taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Saturday, July 20, according to emergency medical officials. Emergency medical services said one person was transported to the hospital after a shooting on Prescott Road Saturday. EMS said the person is in stable condition.
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