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At least 28 prisoners resentenced before new oversight law took effect, records show
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Fox 8 investigation has found the Orleans Parish justice system resentenced at least 28 prisoners in the months leading up to the implementation of a new law that increases state oversight on post-conviction relief. Of those resentenced, 23 prisoners have been released from custody, with...
New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar off-center errors
The Morgan dollar is broadly considered America’s most popular coin, and typical pricing for the issue follows a standard formula based on date, Mint mark, grade and then considerations of eye appeal and quality within the grade. Pricing is more subjective, however, for error coins, as some of the off-center strikes in the series have shown when offered at auction in the past year or so.
Chevron's Anchor breakthrough in Gulf of Mexico helps secure Covington jobs, unit chief says
The technological breakthrough that allowed Chevron Corporation to start pumping oil from the Anchor oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico this week will help to secure the 540 jobs at the company's operations in Covington, the unit's chief said. The Anchor platform, which operates in mile-deep water in the Gulf...
Permitless concealed carry? Not in Downtown Lafayette
As of July 4, anyone over 18 in Louisiana can carry a concealed weapon without a permit — with some serious caveats. Gun rights advocates have hailed the new law as a win for constitutional rights, while opponents, including some law enforcement agencies, warn the relaxed restrictions will make communities less safe.
Acadiana Water Woes: Lafayette, Opelousas, and Elton
Lafayette Parish Waterworks District North has experienced problems with its water supply system due to a waterline leak near the intersection of Teljean Road and Robley Drive, prompting a boil water advisory. Part of Main Street in Opelousas is closed to repair a water main. Town of Elton officials said East Allen Water Works customers are under a boil water advisory and residents are asked to conserve water after a water main break.
Charvarius Ward is Glad the 49ers Cancelled Joint Practices with the Saints
The 49ers originally planned to go to Irvine this week to practice for two days against the New Orleans Saints. Recently, the 49ers had to cancel the trip because they're too injured. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was extremely disappointed.
Apply For The Southwest Louisiana $3,000 Small Business Grant Giveaway
What would you do with an extra $3,000? If you own a small business I'm sure you could think of 3,000 ways to put that money to good use. You can never have enough cash flow. Right? Owning a business is hard because there are so many expenses. Small businesses are constantly dealing with a lack of resources, and cash flow.
Louisiana Has Made the Top Ten on the Homicide List
In the state of Louisiana, there has not been a lack of deadly shootings in the last several years, and those numbers have led to a not-so-flattering rating for our state according to BRProud. Zinda Law Group has been analyzing data from all fifty states about the number of homicides...
Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
Next Year’s Crawfish Season May Be in Peril
Crawfish, Louisiana's delicacy, has had a problem over the last year. Beginning in the spring of 2023 Louisiana and lasting through the entire summer Louisiana experienced an unusual drought. In Louisiana, it's commonly agreed that Crawfish season goes from January until July, though for others it may end earlier than that, so the drought starting in spring was a problem for crawfish as drought conditions only continued to worsen through the fall of the same year. Louisiana's Agriculture Commissioner, Dr. Mike Strain, recently took time to speak with Louisiana Radio Network about the impacts this drought will have on future crawfish seasons, "I think you're going to see struggles in the crawfish market probably from two to three to four, five years."
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