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Race for Louisiana’s new second majority-Black congressional district is heating up
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a critical election year, the race for Louisiana’s new mostly Black congressional district is heating up as three candidates — including a longtime Democratic state lawmaker and former congressman and an 80-year-old Republican who is a former state senator — officially submitted paperwork on Wednesday to run in November. […]
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
After attack, expert says alligators are everywhere (but don't be alarmed)
A scary incident of an alligator biting a nine-year-old boy in Lake Pontchartrain is a reminder that the toothy reptiles may be in closer proximity than you think. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries estimates there may be up to 4 million alligators…
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
Louisiana Fisherman Catches Enormous Record Breaking Alligator Gar
A Louisiana fisherman recently set a new Toledo Bend fishing record by catching an absolutely massive alligator gar weighing in at almost 300lbs. Toledo Bend is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States, covering approximately 185,000 acres and stretching over 65 miles. Known for its abundant fish...
French Quarter businesses gear up to ban guns, push back on Louisiana's permitless carry law
People will soon be free to carry concealed guns in New Orleans without a permit, but those who do so in the French Quarter could soon find their options limited. Business owners in the Vieux Carré began Wednesday placing new laminated signs in storefronts announcing "No firearms allowed on this property," marking the latest local response to the state's new permitless carry law.
GSU to host Louisiana Call Me MiSTER Conference in collaboration with LSU, McNeese
In a historic collaboration with Louisiana State University and McNeese State University, Grambling State University will serve as the host location for the 2024 Louisiana Call Me MiSTER Conference. Set for September 5-7, 2024, the event will take place in the Betty E. Smith Nursing Building auditorium, bringing together educators,...
On Gulf Coast, an Activist Rallies Her Community Against Gas Exports
Over the last few years, the Gulf of Mexico has become ground zero for the U.S. liquid natural gas boom. The region has five LNG export facilities in operation, and at least 16 new export facilities have been approved or are under construction or regulatory review. Roishetta Ozane, a Lake...
New law allows more disputes of speed and red-light camera tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. — Senate Bill 302 now gives Louisiana drivers more ways they could fight a ticket received at a red-light camera or speed camera. The signal was not positioned correctly or sign was illegible. The driver was obeying or moving over for police or emergency vehicles. The...
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