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Vappie’s pension is thousands of dollars a month, but could a state law impact that?
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Recently retired NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie will receive a monthly pension of over $6,000. But after being indicted last week on federal charges, there are questions about whether Vappie could lose some of his pension if convicted. According to the La. Municipal Police Employees Retirement System,...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
Sports2-A-Days Preview: Dutchtown Griffins
DUTCHTOWN - The Dutchtown Griffins are tasked with continuing their recent run of success into the state semifinals while also replacing many of the players who helped get them there. A disappointing semifinal loss to Zachary capped an 11-2 season, the best mark in seven season under head coach Guy...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Glen Oaks Panthers
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Glen Oaks Panthers are entering year two under Anthony Jones and hoping to build on a 2-8 season in 2023. Jones a 2001 graduate of Glen Oaks, played quarterback for the Panthers back in the day. The program regularly made the playoffs back in those days under Nolan Gill, but in the present Glen Oaks hasn’t clinched a playoff berth since 2009.
Hailey Van Lith says LSU fans continue to support her as she prepares for Olympics
PARIS — When Hailey Van Lith first started playing 3x3 basketball competitively at 15, her dreams had no limits. “I thought I’d make the (5x5) team at 18,” she said, laughing a bit at herself. Basketball has dealt Van Lith some highs and lows since she added...
Livvy Dunne: LSU Gymnast’s Return for Fifth Year, Summer Fun Highlights & Advocacy
Livvy Dunne shares "summer fun" with her social media followers by showcasing her skills on the balance beam amid preparations for her fifth year with the LSU gymnastics team after announcing her return. She is a prominent athlete in the NIL era, with a massive following on TikTok and Instagram.
31 current and former LSU athletes to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 2024 Paris Olympic games will feature plenty of LSU Tigers. LSU’s 31 current and former athletes is the ninth most amongst division one universities. These Tigers are well represented across 20 different countries. The opening ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. CST...
Around Ascension Parish: Louisiana Development Ready Communities certifies Gonzales
The State of Louisiana named Gonzales as one of 10 certified Louisiana Development Ready Communities set to receive grant funding. According to the City of Gonzales, the funding will support local marketing efforts, promote growth and foster economic opportunities. Gonzales proclamations. During the last Gonzales council meeting, interim Mayor Ryland...
New LEAP Scores show more room for growth
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Students across the state are keeping up the good work so to speak in the classroom. That’s according to the latest LEAP results from the Louisiana Department of Education. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley believes their efforts over the last few years are finally coming to fruition.
What's the latest on effort to repeal, reduce Louisiana state income tax?
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry's goal to repeal or reduce the Louisiana income tax and simplify the state's convoluted tax code will have to wait until at least next year after Legislative leaders said the complexity of the effort requires more study and planning. Republican Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Phillip DeVillier said the Legislature won't call lawmakers into a Special Session this summer but will continue to hold public meetings to "refine" plans to overhaul...
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