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US appeals court temporarily stays order for Louisiana to better protect Angola farm workers from heat
A federal appeals court has temporarily stayed an order that would have required the state to make a plan better protecting inmates sentenced to farm work at Louisiana State Penitentiary from extreme heat.
Landry ally makes push for Louisiana constitutional convention as fall election deadline nears
The push for a constitutional convention before the fall election is not over yet. A Republican megadonor and Gov. Jeff Landry ally is making a pitch to lawmakers on a framework for constitutional changes.
Nine states approved bills related to noncitizen voting, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures this November
Nine states, including seven with Republican trifectas, have enacted legislation this year related to the eligibility of noncitizens to vote. In total, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures related to noncitizen voting at the November general election. In Louisiana, SB 436 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration...
A Louisiana man called police and said he was robbed. They ended up arresting him instead.
A man who called 911 to complain that he had been robbed at gunpoint at an Assumption Parish home ended up being arrested after investigators learned that, instead, he had swung a knife at several people there, who had to subdue him, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies were...
New Orleans-built Artemis II moon rocket leaves Michoud for Kennedy Space Center
The giant core stage of the Artemis II Moon Rocket trundled out of NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East early Tuesday on its way to a sea-going barge that will take it 900 miles to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 212-foot long rocket stage, which will...
Slidell man sentenced to 92 months for drug and weapons violations
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on July 11, 2024, JAMILE ROBINSON (“ROBINSON”), age 32, a resident of St. Tammany Parish, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon to 92 months of imprisonment, 3 years of supervised release, and a $200 mandatory special assessment fee on two-counts of the indictment pending against him.
Law professor says private info in Cantrell’s photo showdown could expose city to liability
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A law professor said the City of New Orleans might be open to a federal civil rights lawsuit over the release of a citizen’s private information as part of the showdown over photos snapped of Mayor LaToya Cantrell dining with her former bodyguard and NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie.
The Switch Is On: ‘News 15 at Ten’ rises to the top in May sweeps
LAFAYETTE, La. — July is known for fireworks and this year it’s ushering in an explosive change within the Acadiana television news landscape. The results of the Nielsen May sweeps ratings data were just recently revealed for the Lafayette television market - and it reflects a dramatic shift in viewers for late local news.
Kokomo Stroll brings the flavors and feelings of Key West to Covington
Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I want to take you … to downtown Covington?. The Florida Keys are infiltrating Covington next week as the Kokomo Stroll once again takes over the streets. Flip-flops, tropical attire and laid-back beach bumming will be the vibe, as drinks flow and adult guests travel from tent-to-tent tasting the best summer cocktails, beer and food samplings the Covington Business Association has to offer.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for $140 million dollar Highschool construction projects announced
ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish School Board announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three high school construction projects. The events are scheduled for East Ascension High School, Prairieville High School, and Donaldsonville High School on July 12, July 18, and August 6, 2024. The construction projects...
How to watch today's San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
How to watch the NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as tip-off time and team news. The San Antonio Spurs will take on the New Orleans Pelicans to start a thrilling NBA Summer League battle on July 16, 2024, at 10:30 pm ET.
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
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