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New 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 on Aug....
Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
Louisiana woman criticizes AG Murrill over comments about her abortion story
Kaitlyn Joshua of Baton Rouge speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) A Louisiana woman who spoke at the Democratic National Convention about being denied miscarriage care in the wake of Louisiana’s abortion...
Victim’s Voice: Mother raises concerns after autistic son passes out from heat exhaustion at Hammond school
HAMMOND — A mother says her 6-year-old autistic son passed out from heat exhaustion after playing outside at Hammond Eastside Lower Magnet School on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Making matters worse, Vasha Wilson says the school’s A/C was not working in several parts of the building, including the hallway where her son passed out.
Eastside Tonk Drops Highly Anticipated Album ‘Trenches Made Me’
The streets are buzzing with anticipation as Eastside Tonk, the electrifying rapper from Opelousas, Louisiana, gears up to release his highly awaited new album. Released this past Friday, August 23rd, the album promises to solidify his place as one of the most compelling voices in hip-hop today. Eastside Tonk has...
Retired WDSU sports director honored with Lifetime Achievement award
Retired WDSU Sports Director Ro Brown received one of two lifetime achievement awards from the Press Club of New Orleans Saturday night. The Press Club of New Orleans gave the second lifetime achievement award recipient is longtime WWL-TV news anchor Eric Paulsen. Brown was the first on-air African-American sports anchor-reporter...
SW La. school lunch menus Aug. 26-30
The following menus for Aug. 26-30 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus are subject to change. Allen Lunch MONDAY: Potato soup with ham or cheeseburger soup, carrot and celery sticks with ranch, steamed broccoli, whole wheat mozzarella breadstick. TUESDAY: Chicken sauce picante with rice, lima beans, potato salad, cranberry […]
Photo Gallery: ED White Scrimmage
E.D. White football faced off in a scrimmage against Comeaux, and Coach Kyle was pleased with the team's performance. The offense was balanced, racking up several yards, while the defense played aggressively. Throughout the scrimmage, E.D. White rotated several players on both sides of the ball. Photos by Brad Weimer.
LED’s Susan Bourgeois wants to change the narrative on Louisiana’s economy
Transforming how people perceive Louisiana’s economy is a top priority for Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois. Bourgeois on Monday shared changes that are being implemen…
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