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Louisiana Democrats thank Biden, support Harris as new nominee
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Democrats have switched their support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new nominee and were thankful to President Joe Biden. Biden, 81, stepped down as the party's nominee on Sunday. He had been heavily criticized since a debate June 27 against former President Donald Trump. On X, the Louisiana Democratic Party officially endorsed Harris and said that they "look forward to a productive,...
Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professors
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents...
School supplies collected during two-day events hosted by Volunteer Ascension
Volunteer Ascension hosted its 26th annual school supply collection this weekend while also giving children the opportunity to climb on top of fire trucks and explore the inside of a SWAT van. The Touch A Truck event was Saturday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Local law enforcement agencies,...
Houma filmmaker to host auditions for bullying film. Here’s how your kids can try out
A Houma videographer is holding tryouts for children to be in a 40-minute film about bullying. Jalisa Mulligan, owner of JayP Films, is holding auditions Aug. 15-17 for children and teens between the ages of 8 and 20. The film will be about children in school facing bullying and how they deal with it. ...
Boil water advisory issued for some residents north of Denham Springs
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A boil water advisory has been issued for some residents living north of Denham Springs. The advisory impacts people living on Weiss Road from Hess Road to Reinninger Road and all side streets in between. People living on Hess Road and Reinninger Road are not included in the advisory.
New technology offers soil fertility benefits
Writer: Gabrielle Bellelo at gbellelo@agcenter.lsu.edu. (07/22/24) ST. GABRIEL, La. — This year’s annual field day at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station drew a large crowd of participants eager to hear updates on topics ranging from sugarcane varieties to crop management strategies. One stop on the farm tour,...
Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
Intan, a 20-year-old tiger at the Baton Rouge Zoo, has been euthanized: 'A long healthy life'
A 20-year-old male Malayan Tiger named Intan that was being treated for age-related medical conditions, was euthanized at the Baton Rouge Zoo this month, the zoo announced Monday. "On July 15th, after conducting animal welfare assessments and quality of life assessments, the zoo’s Animal Welfare team along with veterinary staff...
4-wheeler accident claims life of Port Allen man
PORT ALLEN — A 22-year-old Port Allen man died following a 4-wheeler accident involving multiple other vehicles. State Police Troopers say Kaleb Boone was riding a 4-wheeler in Port Allen when a dirt bike crossed the middle of the roadway on Poydras Bayou Road and crashed head-on with a car. After that initial crash, the troopers say the dirt bike hit Boone’s 4-wheeler.
Baton Rouge police officer, two others hurt in wreck on Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – An officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department and two other people were hurt in a wreck shortly after midnight the morning of Monday, July 22. BRPD said, “The officer was responding to a call when he was involved in the accident.”. He...
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