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ICE Conducts Large-Scale Worksite Enforcement Operation In Louisiana, Arresting 11 Illegal Aliens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale worksite enforcement operation in Louisiana on March 13, 2025, resulting in the arrest of 11 illegal aliens. The operation in Port of Lake Charles, led by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), targeted commercial and industrial general contractors suspected of illegally hiring...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17
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Louisiana executes Jessie Hoffman; the first execution in 15 years

NEW ORLEANS — After both the Supreme Court of the United States and the Louisiana Supreme Court on Tuesday denied stay requests for a condemned prisoner on death row, Jessie Hoffman was put to death by the state of Louisiana in the state's first execution in 15 years. According...

Louisiana · 2025-03-18
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Louisiana Woman Finds Old Painting of Herself in Kentucky Flea Market

The nose, the hair, the shape of the face...it's a spitting image but, it's not Taylor in the painting.

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Louisiana providers brace for potential Medicaid cuts under Trump administration

Almost a third of people in Louisiana are on Medicaid. And hundreds of providers rely on federal reimbursements to operate. But funding for the program is under threat. The Trump administration—and a majority of Republican lawmakers—say they want to cut funding for Medicaid to help pay for tax cuts. Many providers and patients in Louisiana are watching this funding debate closely.

Louisiana · 2025-03-18
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Louisiana tax preparer violates court order; forced to pay $68K to US government

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Louisiana tax preparer faces contempt of court and forces her to repay the United States government. A federal court found Whylithia Robinson in contempt of court for violating an injunction prohibiting her and her business, AAA Tax Service LLC, from preparing or assisting with federal tax returns. She […]

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Woman booked with murder in death of KC Super Bowl reporter, alleged accomplice arrested

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Kenner police on Monday (March 18) booked Danette Colbert with second-degree murder and announced the arrest of an alleged accomplice who they say fled to Florida following the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano days before Super Bowl LIX. Manzano, 27, was found dead...

Kenner, LA · 2025-03-18

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Where to Find the Best Boudin in Acadiana: Top 8 Must-Try Spots

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - In south Louisiana, happiness comes wrapped in a casing—a perfectly seasoned mix of pork, liver, rice, and spices that we know and love as boudin. Whether stuffed into links, deep-fried into balls, or served straight from the smoker, it’s a staple that defines Cajun cuisine.

Louisiana · 2025-03-18

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Straight Tail Crawfish? LSU Ag Center Debunks Myth

The best crawfish are found here in Louisiana and are the best in the world. Wild-caught crawfish, from the Atchafalaya Basin area, are still the cornerstone of the state's thriving industry. Louisiana crawfish farmers are harvesting anywhere from 100 to 120 million pounds of crawfish per year, these aren't rookie numbers, we love some crawfish any day that ends with a y in Louisiana. In fact, during crawfish season we the people of Louisiana believe that you should be allowed to have crawfish as many times a week as your bank account will allow it.

Louisiana · 2025-03-18

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Louisiana Teacher Faces Felony Arrest After Forcing Child to Clean Own Feces

A Louisiana mother demanded answers after finding out her 6-year-old child was forced to clean up their own feces in the classroom after having an allergic reaction to dairy. According to the child's mother, Jamisha Augustine, her child has a known dairy allergy that was properly documented with the school prior to the incident. She says she provided documents from her child's doctor at the beginning of the school year.

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Louisiana has the distinction of having the largest bald cypress tree. Here's where it stands

Bald cypress trees are native to North America, and are typically found within a range spanning from the Southern U.S. to the southern tip of Illinois. This type of tree is known for being as resilient as it is large, since it can adapt to a wide variety of soil types, no matter if the conditions are wet, dry or swampy. In relation to this, the largest bald cypress tree in the U.S. can be found right here in Louisiana. Largest bald cypress tree in the U.S. can be found in Louisiana The largest bald cypress tree in the...

Louisiana · 2025-03-18

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As Louisiana is set to resume executions, these 56 people are on death row

Louisiana is scheduled to carry out its first execution in 15 years this week, barring a last-minute reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court. Jessie Hoffman faces the death penalty for the 1996 rape and murder of Mary “Molly” Elliot, 29, in St. Tammany Parish. He would become the first person Louisiana has put to death […]

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Border patrol agents make several arrests at Port of Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Eleven people were arrested at the Port of Lake Charles by U.S. Border Patrol agents last week in a “large-scale consensual worksite enforcement operation.”. According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the arrests were made on March 13 after an investigation into...

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-17

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Some Louisiana Dollar General Stores May Be Closing Soon

Dollar General has announced it is planning to close a number of its locations across the United States over the next few months due to the rise in cost, and other reasons. Will Louisiana be affected? We're going to take a deep dive to find out the answer to that...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Gov. Jeff Landry signs 'Gulf of America' executive order for Louisiana government

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an executive order directing state agencies, boards and officers to change "Gulf of Mexico" references to "Gulf of America" on all published materials moving forward. References must also be changed to "Gulf of America" in the Louisiana Administrative Code, a publication that serves as...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Woman dies in Mississippi tornadoes just days after moving from SWLA

OAK VALE, Miss. (KPLC) - A former Southwest Louisiana resident was killed in a tornado outbreak in Mississippi this weekend. Suzette Tolbird, 56, died, along with a family member, Ryan Tolbird, 36, on Storey-Parkman Road in Oak Vale, Mississippi, according to Jefferson Davis County (Mississippi) Coroner Dedra Johnson. Suzette died...

Oak Vale, MS · 2025-03-17

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Texas Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Multi-State RV and Boat Loan Fraud Scheme

The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office recently acknowledged the North Richland Police Department's diligence in a notable fraud case that concluded with a 25-year prison sentence for Matthew Mixon. In a scam that preyed on over 70 individuals and a financial institution, Mixon maneuvered nearly $600,000 to fuel his gambling issues, using his company, Straight Financing, Inc., as the front for his illicit operations. The company was involved in the processing of loans for RVs and boats, an operation which Mixon failed to see through to the end.

Tarrant County, TX · 2025-03-17

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Entergy CEO said $10 billion Meta deal 'changed the narrative' of Louisiana

After luring Meta’s largest data center to Richland Parish, the CEO of Entergy Louisiana said Monday the state is poised to take advantage of economic opportunities driven by the push for artificial intelligence and renewable energy. “We can't really name who is out there, but the Meta announcement created...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17