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New Louisiana concealed carry law goes into effect July 4
Starting July 4, Louisiana's permitless carry law goes into effect allowing those 18 and older to carry without a permit. However, the law will go into effect in New Orleans on Aug. 1. New Orleans city leaders are creating gun-free zones in parts of the French Quarter by declaring the...
Editorial: Permitless carry makes citizens guinea pigs in gun experiment
A state with the nation’s highest per capita rate of gun violence, Louisiana is about to embark on an experiment that most residents do not want. Permitless concealed carry, which passed the Legislature and was signed into law earlier this year, becomes effective July 4. That means, starting tomorrow, anyone 18 or older can walk around with a concealed firearm, no permit or training required.
New Orleans to Honor Cash Money Records Co-Founders with Street Naming Ceremony
On July 3, the City of New Orleans will honor Cash Money Records Co-Founders Bryan “Baby” Williams, a.k.a. “Birdman,” and Ronald “Slim” Williams by naming a street after them. The intersection of Saratoga St. and Erato St., where the Williams Brothers once lived, will be christened “Honorary Williams Brothers Way.” This street naming celebrates the Williams brothers’ enduring impact on New Orleans, recognizing their worldwide fame and decades of contributions to their community. The official ceremony will take place onsite at the intersection from 1:30 to 2:30 PM.
Historic inauguration in St. John the Baptist Parish
History was made Saturday in the 40th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, which encompasses St. John the Baptist Parish, as Felicia Feist was sworn in as the new Clerk of Court. Feist is the first African American elected to the position. She was sworn in by the Honorable Madeline Jasmine — the first African American judge elected […] The post Historic inauguration in St. John the Baptist Parish appeared first on L'Observateur.
Permitless conceal & carry law takes effect on Fourth of July
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — News 15 Investigates is examining Louisiana's new permitless conceal and carry law that goes into effect statewide on Thursday. There are mixed reactions to the new legislation and whether it makes the state safer. One thing that most people I talked with agree on is...
The Breakdown: 2024 Southeast Louisiana fireworks guide
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: Independence Day is about to pop off, but there are some places where you can’t light your own fireworks. Of course, there are also places you can let the professionals handle the explosives. Here’s WWL Louisiana's parish-by-parish guide:. St. Bernard Parish.
City finds loophole to create gun-free zone in French Quarter
“The Eight District Station will soon fit the definition of a vocational technical school,” NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “When this goes into effect, 1,000 feet will cover parts of Bourbon Street and much of the upper quarter.”
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
Clancy's Commentary: July 4th is the effective date of Louisiana’s Wild West Law
NEW ORLEANS — On Thursday, we’ll commemorate our nation’s founding. As we do that, we should also be aware that July 4th is also the effective date of Louisiana’s Wild West Law. That’s my name for the new law that allows almost anyone 18 or older to carry a concealed firearm — without a permit and without any training whatsoever.
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