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Judge Upholds Johnson Clerk Ruling as Louisiana Election Focus Shifts, Ole Miss Racism Probe and Priest Theft Charges

Your browser does not support the audio element. A judge upheld the Adams County Board of Supervisors’ decision not to reappoint Verna Johnson a...

Adams County, MS · 4h

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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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New $7M recreation facility opens in Gonzales expanding sports, education. See inside.

Gonzales residents have a new place to play, learn and gather as the city opens a roughly $7 million recreation center designed to expand activities for children and families. The Freeland Jackson Center, an approximately 25,000-square-foot facility on South Darla Avenue, behind Gonzales Middle School, includes two full-size basketball courts, classrooms and conference spaces.

Gonzales, LA · 22h
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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 · 3d
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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 · 3d

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Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmates earn special housing after completing Freedom Behind Bars class

AMITE — Four inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail celebrated the completion of a group therapy-type course, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The Freedom Behind Bars class, led by Wytisha Williams with WLW Restoring and Healing Hearts, aims at empowering people with an understanding of the behaviors associated with various mental health challenges. The goal of the program is to help inmates minimize conflict while incarcerated, as well as reduce recidivism once they are released.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 1d

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Gonzales City Council takes step toward potential BJ's Wholesale Club

The Gonzales City Council introduced an ordinance to create a special economic district for a proposed BJ's Wholesale Club. This would be the first Louisiana location for the membership-only retail chain. The proposed $47 million development would be located near Interstate 10 off Highway 30. A tax incentive would allow...

Gonzales, LA · 15h

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Overnight outages scheduled for some Gonzales business, residents along Airline Highway

GONZALES - Some businesses and homes along Airline Highway in Gonzales will be out of power for a few hours overnight on Thursday and Friday. The city said the outage will start at 10:30 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. The following addresses, which include...

Gonzales, LA · 14h

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Step aboard the Plaquemine Ferry

PLAQUEMINE - As the sun rises over the Mississippi River, the Plaquemine Ferry comes to life, continuing its decades-long voyage connecting the communities of Plaquemine and Sunshine. Each weekday, dozens of cars line up waiting to drive aboard. For many, the ferry is more than just a ride across the...

Plaquemine, LA · 19h

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Intro of Economic Development District for BJ’s on tonight’s council agenda

On October 12 Gonzales City Council rejected an ordinance to create “Veterans Boulevard Economic Development District,” the first step toward welcoming BJ’s Wholesale Club to the Jambalaya Capital of the World. Terri Lambert, Cynthia Gray James and Tyler Turner voted “NO” with only Councliman Eddie Williams in support (Kirk Boudreaux was a no-show). This evening a new version of the ordinance is set to be introduced, this one accompanied by a draft of the agreement necessary to bring the retailer to the city.

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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Freeland Jackson Center opens in Gonzales

The new Freeland Jackson Center opened in Gonzales at 1400 S. Darla Ave. City officials and the family of Freeland Jackson attended the center's opening. The city also recently held its 36th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. City of Gonzales officials and the family of Freeland Jackson were among those in...

Gonzales, LA · 15h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 22h

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Looking ahead to the 2027 election cycle

Louisiana · 18h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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La. 69 closed in Assumption due to broken utility pole

NAPOLEONVILLE — La. 69 is completely shut down due to a broken utility pole, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office shared on Sunday morning. According to the department, repairs are expected to take several hours. Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Assumption Parish, LA · 2d

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Gonzales honors veterans at 2026 Veterans Day Parade

GONZALES — Residents in Gonzales gathered to honor the brave men and women who served in the Armed Forces at the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. The parade traveled along Irma Boulevard before ending along Cornerview Street. The event will be followed by a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...

Gonzales, LA · 1d