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Ordinance (and agreement) to facilitate BJ’s Wholesale in Gonzales introduced

For a second time an ordinance to create Veterans Blvd Economic Development District was introduced by Gonzales’ City Council. The first one was rejected on October 12 by a 3-1 vote (one council member was absent) as Councilwoman Terri Lambert argued that the requisite Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) should have been introduced first (even though the drafting attorney explained that it was being done in the customary manner). Butler Snow’s Adam Parker was back last night, this time with the CEA alongside the ordinance.

Gonzales, LA · 21h

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$24M LSU Corps of Cadets building set to open this spring

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Construction is continuing on a $24 million, state-funded facility for LSU’s Corps of Cadets, and the project is a few months from completion. Retired Col. Joseph Musacchia, commandant of cadets, said the building will set a benchmark for programs across the country. “This will be the newest cadet building in the United States of America,” Musacchia said.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Audit: East Feliciana Fire Protection District district lacks policies for finances, accounting

CLINTON — A recent audit found eight findings at the Parishwide Fire Protection District of East Feliciana Parish, two of which were repeated from the previous year. The independent audit report ordered by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, found that the district lacked policies and procedures for its accounting and financial functions, failed to obtain formal approval from its governing board before purchasing a $400,000 pumper truck and failed to ensure bank balances exceeding the $250,000 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limit were properly collateralized.

East Feliciana Parish, LA · 1d

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Red Stick Veterans Week Committee honoring service members with series of events across Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and the Red Stick Veterans Week Committee is honoring service members with a series of events across Baton Rouge. On Wednesday, the committee, alongside VeteransDefender.com and 877.7 Winters, is hosting a Veterans' Celebration at the Southern University Minidome from 10 a.m. to noon.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

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Boil water advisory declared in LaPlace

A boil water advisory was issued for LaPlace on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Laplace, LA · 1d

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State grant would help Amite demolish blighted property

Amite is pursuing a state grant that would help finance the demolition or removal of blighted properties, City Manager Mark Kolwe said during the City Council meeting Nov 3. Kolwe said the city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2027, which could result in funding of $500,000. But he warned council members the city also applied for the grant a year ago and was not successful.

Amite City, LA · 18h

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Discussion of Hammond's water utility billing problems set to be discussed at council meeting

Councilman Sam DiVittorio is encouraging all residents to attend the Hammond City Council meeting today (Tuesday, Nov. 10) at 5:30 p.m., where the council will conduct a public discussion regarding the city’s ongoing water utility billing problems. The discussion will address the causes of the billing errors, their impact...

Hammond, LA · 1d

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Miller cites economic development during Kiwanis address

Tangipahoa Parish is experiencing an uptick in economic development activity, with a possible 400 new jobs poised to come to the area in the future, according to President Robby Miller. Addressing the Hammond Kiwanis Club this past Tuesday, Miller spoke on a number of topics, from economic development to using...

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 1d

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November 9, 2026: Ted James, Quin Hillyer, Jeff Sadow, Jeffrey Marx, Gwen Palagi

Former state representatives Ted James is joined by conservative commentator Quin Hillyer and associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow to discuss the wave of Democratic wins across the country amid the midterm elections. Journalist and author Jeffrey Marx talks his upcoming series, "7-on-7" ,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Train traffic through town of Livingston expected to increase through next several weeks

LIVINGSTON — Train traffic through the town of Livingston is expected to increase over the next several weeks, local police said Friday. The increase in traffic is due to maintenance on connecting railroads. The maintenance is scheduled to last around six weeks.

Livingston, LA · 4d

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Collis Temple Jr. issued $25,000 ethics fine linked to property for Bridge Center for Hope site

Collis Temple Jr., a prominent Baton Rouge business owner, has been fined $25,000 by the Louisiana Board of Ethics related to the leasing of his property to a city-parish organization whose board he served on. The Ethics Board accused Temple of suggesting an office building he owned on Florida Boulevard...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Chauna Banks' Election-Night Comeback Puts Baton Rouge in the Center of Louisiana's Congressional Race

BATON ROUGE, La. — When Chauna Banks went to bed on election night, she was sitting in third place in the race for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. By the time the final returns came in, the former East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Councilwoman had moved to the top of the field, finishing ahead of nine opponents and securing a place in the Dec. 12 runoff.

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools to receive an extra $1,000 before the New Year

BATON ROUGE — Support workers in East Baton Rouge public schools will receive an extra $1,000 ahead of the Christmas holidays. The move follows an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends for school employees around the state. On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted...

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 free bikes to Louisiana children

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...

Louisiana · 1d

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Looking ahead to the 2027 election cycle

Louisiana · 1d

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Marcelle Takes First-Place Finish Into December Runoff as Justice of the Peace Race Enters New Era

BATON ROUGE, La. — A career spanning the Louisiana Legislature, local government and more than three decades in the legal profession is now at the center of C. Denise Marcelle's bid for a seat on the East Baton Rouge Parish Justice of the Peace Court. Marcelle finished first among...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 4d

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LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025. Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching. In an interview, Levy […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 4d

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Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine to close as crews works to improve road conditions

PLAQUEMINE — Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine are scheduled to close for milling and paving work in the coming week. According to the traffic alert, the work is meant to improve road conditions and provide a smoother and safer driving surface. All work is weather permitting. From 7...

Plaquemine, LA · 4d

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Salt and Lawmen Together Health Expo (November 17)

We are still accepting vendors for our 2026 Seniors And Lawmen Together (SALT) Fall Health Expo on Tuesday, November 17, at the Lamar Dixon REV Building in Gonzales. This annual event brings together hundreds of local seniors with businesses, organizations and health resources from throughout our community. Interested in being...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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Marvin Braud Boat Way in Ascension Parish re-opened after Monday's closure

GONZALES — The Marvin Braud Boatway in Ascension Parish was reopened Friday evening after a 5-day closure. The closure was implemented on Monday due to elevated tidal water in the area.

Ascension Parish, LA · 4d