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Federal judge declines to appoint Kaci Cyprian’s family an attorney
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The family of Kaci Cyprian, who have been raising funds for a new lawyer, was denied their request for a court appointed attorney in their federal lawsuit against the Lafayette city government and police department. At least for now. Kaci was 19 months old when...
Federal judge permanently blocks EPA ‘disparate impact’ civil rights enforcement in Louisiana
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from considering disparate environmental harms in Louisiana in its enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, making permanent a temporary hold he issued in January. In the ruling, Judge James Cain of the Western District of Louisiana, a former President Trump appointee,…
Agreement to cancel medical debt for 193,000 needy patients in Southern states
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans-based system of hospitals and clinics serving Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama is working with a New York nonprofit to wipe out $366 million in medical debt for about 193,000 needy patients. The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that the deal involving Ochsner Health was arranged by Undue Medical Debt, a donor-funded […]
Gov. Landry recently announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program, which aims to distribute $1.355 billion in funding to enhance broadband access across the state of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, this initiative will expand broadband to 140,000 locations, including 100,000 homes (60,000 in rural parishes), 35,000 businesses, and 4,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. GUMBO 2.0 is expected to create 8,000 to 10,000 jobs, boost...
New Orleans Saints Fan Rips Off Her Wig, Asks Owner Gayle Benson to Sign It
A New Orleans Saints fan attending the final Saints training camp practice has become the latest viral sensation. This year, due to ongoing construction at their usual practice facility on Airline Drive, the Saints held their entire training camp on the West Coast in California. However, on Friday, the team returned to the Big Easy, practicing in front of their hometown fans inside the Caesars Superdome.
A top deputy to Mayor LaToya Cantrell who oversees permitting, blight enforcement resigns
A top official in Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration who oversees permitting, code enforcement and economic development has resigned, effective at the end of the month. A city spokesperson confirmed Friday that Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Tom Mulligan would be leaving the role he stepped into in 2022, after his predecessor, Peter Bowen, was fired.
Hahnville shines in marquee scrimmage matchup with St. James
Whenever you have two programs from the River Parishes meet on the playing field, you can always expect to see good, physical football. That’s exactly what was delivered Thursday when St. James and Hahnville scrimmaged in Boutte but the Tigers did most of the work. Hahnville’s first-team offense ran...
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for West Bayou Parkway Area in Lafayette
Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory for residents and businesses in the West Bayou Parkway area. The advisory, issued as a precaution following a water line break earlier this week, is no longer in effect. LUS, working in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Health-Office...
SW La. toddlers ready for Time Square debut to kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Toddler Graham Myers of Jennings and his best friend, Ellis Bull, of Lafayette are your typical two-year-olds. They are cute, energetic and zooming through milestones like most toddlers. The duo shares another trait — an extra chromosome. Because of this little extra chromosome, Ellis’ dad, Charles, calls the pair, the “Lagniappe Boys.” The boys were […]
Powerball warning as trio of prizes worth $50k each unclaimed – and tickets were sold in the same state
THREE lucky lottery players have been urged to come forward to claim their winning tickets of $50,000 each. The trio of winning tickets were all purchased in Louisiana earlier this year. And time is running out for two mystery winners who have less than two months to claim their prize money, according to a Nola […]
Festival queen's farewell: 'An experience like no other'
(Editor's note: The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival submitted this letter of farewell from 2023 festival queen Gweneth Dohmann. Her successor will be crowned Saturday.) First off, I would like to express my thanks to the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival board for selecting me as their 88th queen. I am deeply honored and will forever cherish being chosen as the 88th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum queen, especially to festival Executive Director Hailee Thomas for sharing her time, artistic abilities, and love for the festival with me.
Skull found on the North Shore seven years ago identified
BIG BRANCH, La. (WVUE) - A skull found in the Big Branch area of St. Tammany Parish seven years ago has now been identified, according to the coroner’s office. The skull, found in 2017, in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge was sent to the LSU Faces Lab for forensic study. Investigators found DNA that was a genetic match with a woman in the FBI’s index.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 15-22
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 15-22: Justin Braud, 28, 36470 Miller Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Trespass;. Torian Porter, Jr., 19, 38107 Smith Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Street Gang Activity, Public Intimidation, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property;. Tremaine Brown,...
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