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Kenner police increased traffic stops lead to arrest of man wanted in Kenner, Indiana
KENNER, La. — The Kenner Police Department arrested a man wanted on charges in Indiana and Kenner. Kilmar Ayala-Miranda, of Kenner, was stopped on Thursday, July 11, in the 2900 block of West Esplanade. Ayala-Miranda was stopped for a fraudulent plate, fraudulent registration and no operator's license. KPD says...
The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress.
If you’re to believe the far right, our voter rolls face constant peril from the threat of ill-willed hackers, nefarious foreign conspirators and evil villains that make James Bond’s various nemeses look like Teletubbies. I could argue that Teletubbies are actually evil in their own way, but the point is that Republican leaders from Congress […] The post The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress. appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
New rules for ballot return in three states with Republican trifectas among changes to absentee/mail-in voting
Three states with Republican trifectas added new definitions of who may return another voter’s ballot in 2024. Idaho adopted H 599, which stipulates that only election officials, postal workers, common carrier employees, a person paid by the voter, a relative of the voter, a member of their household, or a caregiver may collect or deliver another voter’s voted or unvoted ballot. It also provides that collecting and delivering more than 10 absentee/mail-in ballots is a felony.
Lottery warning to check tickets for unclaimed $50,000 Powerball prize and winner only has hours left to get the money
LOTTERY players have been warned about a fast-approaching deadline for a five-figure prize pot. The winning Powerball ticket was bought earlier this year, but the owner still has yet to come forward and collect the money. Lousiana Lottery officials are desperately searching for the ticket holder before time runs out and the $50,000 prize pot […]
Fat Boy Phillies brings soul food to Southland Mall with new restaurant location
A Houma-based food truck has branched out with a second location inside Southland Mall. Fat Boy Phillies opened a restaurant inside the mall Friday, July 12. The restaurant is where Chick-Fil-A used to be, next to Pocket Change. It was opened by K.J. Townsend, a Houma chef. More than 40 people were waiting Friday to place their first orders.
"The most intense fire I've ever been to" - fire kills five people
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — State fire experts are trying to figure out what caused a house fire that killed five people in Houma over the weekend. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says this is the one of the most intense fires he's ever seen. According to the sheriff's office,...
Two people arrested on drug charges after traffic stop near Belle Rose
BELLE ROSE— An Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputy arrested two people for multiple drug charges after observing one of the suspects dump a container of drugs during a traffic stop in Belle Rose. The deputy stopped Jeremine K. Paul, 34, and Lajoya Tasheria Hearvey, 32, late Friday night on La....
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Laborde Marine enters the U.S. inland marine market with creation of LabMar Inland LLC
Laborde Marine Management LLC, New Orleans, announced today the creation of a new affiliate, LabMar Inland LLC that will focus on the U.S. inland marine market, providing towing and pushboat services. The initial vessel to be placed in service will be the 78'x34'x10' Ivy Steiner, a new 2,000-hp pushboat. The...
Gaza protesters a constant at New Orleans City Council meetings in quest to be heard
Months after student protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict rocked U.S. campuses, pro-Palestinian groups in New Orleans have kept their advocacy alive in a different forum: consistently showing up to City Council meetings where they've pressed to be heard. For months, members of at least six groups — including Jewish Voice...
Pelicans' rookie has shaky Summer League debut
New Orleans 2024 Summer League team debuted Friday, July 12 versus Minnesota. The game served as the first for rookie first rounder Yves Missi in the Pelicans jersey. The Baylor product struggled in his debut for the Pelicans, scoring only six points and collecting eight rebounds. New Orleans fell to Minnesota 81-74, but New Orleans' front office hasn't lost confidence in their first-round pick.
New Orleans councilman hosts event where teens can trade guns for Xbox consoles
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans councilman is holding a unique event to help get illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of kids. Councilman Freddie King is holding an event that will allow people to exchange a gun for an Xbox console. This initiative comes...
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