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OMV Audit: Field office staff failed to process vision screenings in Cenla
According to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, a recent internal audit revealed that field office staff failed to process vision screenings to about 2,600 residents applying for driver’s licenses in the Alexandria area.
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...
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.
Man rams deputy’s vehicle during pursuit, authorities say
EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man has been arrested following a law enforcement pursuit in which he allegedly rammed a deputy’s vehicle in East Feliciana Parish, authorities said. The man has been identified by the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office as Benjamin Bailey, 32. Deputies said he...
Evicted after moving out of apartment, man receives help from 2 On Your Side
BATON ROUGE - A man who was evicted after he moved out is getting some help from 2 On Your Side. Kentrell Valentine was evicted after he cleaned up and left his apartment. He had no idea about the eviction and also owed several hundred dollars. Someone saw his story with Brittany Weiss and offered to help out.
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...
Detectives attempting to identify pair of suspected vehicle burglars
BATON ROUGE - Detectives are attempting to identify two people believed to be responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries. The two individuals pictured above are believed to be the suspects in several armed burglaries on Eastgate Drive. Law enforcement did not specify when the burglaries took place. Anyone with information is...
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...
Still no answers from Plaquemine officials on high utility bills
PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine is still trying to sort out a utility problem after multiple residents complained about inaccurate and high bills. 2 On Your Side reported on the high rates at the beginning of July. City officials said the issue was resolved, but residents lined up at the podium with their bills on Tuesday night during a special meeting called by Mayor Ed Reeves, who was not in attendance.
Mandeville Middle School renamed in honor of Gayle Sloan
Mandeville Middle School was Gayle Sloan’s baby — that’s what speaker after speaker recalled on July 11 as former colleagues, students, parents and family members gathered in the school’s cafetorium to remember and honor the former St. Tammany school system superintendent, who died in 2023. Now...
Blue chip LSU football recruiting target is ready to make his decision
Currently sitting in the midst of some serious momentum, LSU football recruiting is now a candidate to potentially receive some more good news in the near future as class of 2025 safety CJ Jimcoily appears to be approaching a final decision. LSU football recruiting target CJ Jimcoily could potentially make...
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.
More music in the air; New outdoor stage planned near Mandeville
By this fall, music could be filling the air at Pelican Park in the Mandeville area from an outdoor events stage being built near the park’s Castine Center. Musical performances are being lined up for an inaugural concert season that will run through March. The covered stage will feature...
LSU makes the cut for top-50 2026 DL JaReylan McCoy
LSU already has a very strong defensive line class in 2025, and its looking to carry that momentum into the next cycle. On Monday, four-star Tupelo, Mississippi, defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy trimmed his list to 12 teams, and the Tigers made the cut. Joining them in the top 12 for the top 50 national prospect was Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State and Tennessee.
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.
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