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Jamie Davis says national Democratic money could have changed Louisiana race

Louisiana · 1d

BRProud

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Parents may face fines for child lateness in Louisiana

A Louisiana law allows parents to face fines or community service if their children are classified as habitually tardy after five unexcused arrivals within a single semester.

Louisiana · 4h

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Welcome Home: Mason, 14, is ready to be adopted in Louisiana

LOUISIANA (KSLA) - Mason, 14, is an eighth-grader who is legally freed for adoption in Louisiana. He says he is looking for a family that will support him and understands that he is a teenager learning to become more independent. November is recognized as National Adoption Month. Every Monday of...

Louisiana · 7h
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Northwest Louisiana landowners may face a fight over a pipeline, possible land expropriation

A Texas-based company has asked the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy for permission to construct and operate the 125-mile Red River Pipeline Louisiana that will stretch from southwest Arkansas to the Robeline Gas Treating Facility in Natchitoches Parish. Dozens of northeast Louisiana landowners have received information from CapturePoint about...

Louisiana · 3d
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KSLA

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Louisiana health officials track 10 Acanthamoeba infections in 2 years

Louisiana · 2h

The Center Square

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Louisiana Republicans confront voter frustration after midterm losses

(The Center Square) — Louisiana Republicans are questioning President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict with Iran, immigration enforcement and the rising cost of living after a Democratic midterm wave nearly cost the GOP a U.S. Senate seat in one of the country’s most reliably Republican states. Several Republican state leaders interviewed by The Center Square described a party struggling to retain the enthusiasm of working-class voters who helped return Trump to the White House in 2024. Some blamed the administration’s policies for worsening economic pressures, while others pointed to Republican voters staying home. The criticism comes after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress and captured major statewide offices across the country, including in traditionally Republican strongholds like Texas and Kansas, where Republicans suffered historic defeats. Louisiana narrowly avoided a similar upset. Republican Julia Letlow defeated Democrat Jamie Davis by approximately 26,000 votes, a strikingly close result in a state Trump carried by nearly 22 percentage points two years earlier. Although Republicans retained Louisiana’s U.S. Senate seat, two congressional races remain undecided. Republicans Gabe Firment and Blake Miguez will compete in December runoffs in the 5th and 6th Congressional Districts, respectively. The Republican Party has already endorsed both,

Louisiana · 3d

WWL

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Midterm races remain undecided as Mississippi Senate vote count continues

Mississippi · 3h

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Governor term limits might not apply to current, former governors

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana voters approved a constitutional amendment that limits governors to two terms in office, but experts say it might not apply to current or former governors. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, said the question could draw attention from voters. “There...

Louisiana · 2h

Fox 8

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Gov. Jeff Landry expresses confidence in re-election chances despite Republicans' electoral struggles

Louisiana · 4h

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Now-fired employee of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation stole more than $125,000, audit says

BATON ROUGE — A now-fired employee of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation stole more than $125,000 from the foundation between 2023 and 2024, an audit released Monday says. According to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's report, the foundation's management discovered that an employee had misappropriated $127,490 over the...

Louisiana · 10h

KBUR

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 14h

KLFY News 10

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Looking ahead to the 2027 election cycle

Louisiana · 2h

wbrz.com

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Democrats force runoff in redrawn Louisiana congressional district

BATON ROUGE — Nine states redrew congressional district boundaries this summer as the midterm elections approached. Many competitive, deeply red states redrew those maps at former President Donald Trump's direction to give Republicans an advantage. Nationwide, that strategy appeared to backfire as Democratic candidates won nearly all of those...

Louisiana · 3d

BRProud

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Recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry fails

The recall effort against Gov. Jeff Landry was deemed unsuccessful.

Louisiana · 3d

97.3 The Dawg

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Tiny Crazy Ants Invade Louisiana In Swarms That Target Electronics

Tiny ants, millions strong, are spreading across Louisiana. They don't sting, but they nest in warm electronics and ride in on mulch and potted plants.

Louisiana · 18h

Talk Radio 960am

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3 Louisiana Companies Named Among Forbes' America's Dream Employers

Three Louisiana companies made Forbes' 2027 America's Dream Employers list, including one business ranked among the nation's top 20.

Louisiana · 5d

KPLC TV

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Louisiana health officials urge precautions after rare amoeba infections

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Health is urging people to take precautions after identifying 10 rare amoeba infections in the state since 2024, some of which caused permanent vision loss. Acanthamoeba can be found in water, including tap water, as well as dust and soil. Of...

Louisiana · 3d

Louisiana Illuminator

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For runoffs, Louisiana voters selected Democrats with conservative records on social issues

Louisiana Democrats have promised to capitalize on the surprisingly strong showing for their candidate, Jamie Davis, in the U.S. Senate election during the governor’s race in 2027. But the party still has two Congressional races left to run this year, with Democratic candidates advancing to the Dec. 12 runoffs for the 5th and 6th U.S. House districts.

Louisiana · 16h

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Broadband expansion in St. Tammany Parish brings Louisiana closer to full connectivity, connecting over one thousand locations

A broadband expansion project in St. Tammany Parish adds to growth opportunities for communities across the state by expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet for over one thousand locations, advancing the state's goal of achieving full connectivity across Louisiana. Delivered by Spectrum, this expansion brings reliable broadband service to 940...

St Tammany Parish, LA · 1d