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New Louisiana law that undoes mug shot restrictions can affect livelihoods, advocates say
A new law in Louisiana undoes the progress the state has made in restricting the release of mug shots for people accused of non-violent crimes, say criminal justice reform advocates and the New Orleans public defenders’ office. Act 281, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, went into effect Aug. 1 and essentially repeals a 2022 measure […]
Tesla can challenge Louisiana direct sales ban, US appeals court rules
(Reuters) -A divided federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit in which Tesla, the electric car company run by billionaire Elon Musk, challenged Louisiana's ban on direct vehicle sales to consumers.
Teen Challenge drop boxes fund lives changed
RUSTON, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Have you ever wondered where your clothes donations go when you drop them off at a Teen Challenge drop box? NBC 10’s Joel Massey has the story about a ministry funded by your generosity. The clothes that you donate to a Teen Challenge drop box goes to fund ministry centers around […]
Fields, Guillory do a disservice to Louisiana’s 6th District voters through their debate snub
It takes very little to persuade me into taking a road trip somewhere, anywhere, in our beautiful state, so when KALB-TV in Alexandria asked me to be a panelist for its 6th Congressional District candidates’ debate, it was an easy “yes.” But I was disappointed to learn both of the party-endorsed candidates in the election […]
AT&T workers strike across North Alabama: How the labor dispute could disrupt your service
Thousands of AT&T workers across the south are refusing to work. From Florida to Louisiana and everywhere in between, they're on strike while Communication Workers from America and AT&T work to negotiate a new contract. Here in North Alabama, workers remain unpaid, and customers may be wondering how this will...
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