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Abita Springs Pastor Arrested on Allegations of Diverting Church Funds

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says the Rev. Daniel Chinedu Okafor, 44, was arrested Monday on charges of theft, computer fraud, and monetary instrument abuse.

Abita Springs, LA · 3d

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Ponchatoula is first city in Louisiana to have drone delivery from Walmart

PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula is the first city in Louisiana to have drone delivery from Walmart. The drone delivery service has been available since October through a partnership with Walmart and drone logistics company Wing Aviation. According to a presentation made to the Ponchatoula City Council by a Wing spokesperson...

Ponchatoula, LA · 14h

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Burn ban extended in Washington Parish

Washington Parish extended its burn ban by at least 15 days on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Washington Parish, LA · 1d

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UL System President Rick Gallot owes $350K in taxes, records show; he faults accountant

Rick Gallot, who oversees the eight schools in the University of Louisiana System, owes $350,000 in federal income taxes going back to 2019, according to a tax lien filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office. Gallot, who has a total compensation package of $600,000 per...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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Franklinton Unveils Safe Haven Baby Box

Louisiana’s third Safe Haven Baby Box offers a lifeline to parents in crisis and a safe beginning for newborns THE DAILY NEWS A new symbol of hope, compassion and protection […]

Franklinton, LA · 2d

The Daily News

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A Royal Announcement from the Krewe of Pepe

“Let the Good Times Roll” as we Celebrate 50 Magnificent Years! By “Mr. Positive”Jeff McElveen THE DAILY NEWS The Krewe of Pepe is proud to officially introduce its 2027 Mardi Gras […]

Washington Parish, LA · 2d

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Students frustration remains with campus parking

Students at Southeastern still face growing concerns about parking and roadway issues for commuters traveling to campus, as well as for anyone parking or driving on campus every school day. Some of the closest parking spots fill up hours before classes start at 8 a.m., and students say they have...

Abita Springs, LA · 1d

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Milestone Moment: Hannan’s Bonnaffee Chases Fourth State Title After 600th Career Win

The celebration after Archbishop Hannan’s 3-0 first-round volleyball playoff victory over Eunice was more than Rebekka Bonnaffee expected. “I really don’t keep track of records … my husband does,” Bonnaffee said. “So, they surprised me that night at the game. And they honored me. I had no idea they were doing that.”

Covington, LA · 2d

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Fire damages Covington home Wednesday afternoon

A fire damaged a Covington home and likely made it temporarily unlivable, a fire official said Wednesday. The fire was reported just before 1 p.m. and was brought under control around 1:57 p.m., according to Jason Bilich, the chief of administration for St. Tammany Fire District #12. No one was...

Covington, LA · 2d

The Daily News

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Every Vote Counts: One-Vote Margin Highlights Importance of Voting

Voters decide local races, approve ballot measures as Bogalusa Mayoral and City Council runoffs head to Dec. 12 election THE DAILY NEWS If there was ever proof that every vote counts, […]

Bogalusa, LA · 2d

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Legendary U-High football coach Willis Stelly dies at 84

BATON ROUGE — Legendary high school football coach Willis Stelly has died at age 84. The long-time University Lab School coach passed on Wednesday, his son Will confirmed. Stelly coached at U-High from 1980 to 1998, cementing his Cubs legacy with a 1988 state championship win. U-High said that...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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‘I don’t want to leave’: NAMI peers fear they’ll have to vacate Safe Haven Campus

A devastating new reality may be quickly approaching for those in St. Tammany Parish who receive free mental health services from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, also known as NAMI. As negotiations are underway between the organization and parish leaders to keep services on the Safe Haven Campus in...

St Tammany Parish, LA · 3d

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Kajun Loaded Tea: From Denham Springs to National Brand

Kajun Loaded Tea began in 2018 when Nellie Lockhart, the founder and “flavor wizard” behind the brand, first experimented with her own loaded tea flavors at her home in Denham Springs. At the time, Lockhart worked long days as a medical administrator and was looking for lasting energy...

Denham Springs, LA · 1d

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Roomie’s Merry Market Returns to Southeastern With 80-Plus Vendors for Recovery Program

Shoppers looking for holiday gifts with a cause behind them can head to Southeastern Louisiana University this weekend, where Roomie’s Merry Market returns for two days of vendor booths, Santa photos and live music. The event runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pennington Center on campus, with proceeds benefiting students in the school’s recovery program.

Hammond, LA · 2d

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A decade of Baton Rouge budgets reveals steady decline in nonprofit funding before zeroing out

BATON ROUGE - Several taxpayer-funded agencies are coping with a harsh reality, going from fully funded to nothing. It's a reality organizations around East Baton Rouge Parish are grappling with as the Metro Council prepares its next budget because COVID-19-era American Rescue Plan money depleted. Meaning, the city-parish has to...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Led by a sophomore QB, Mandeville is 10-0 and ready to make a deep playoff run

It was a moment that showed the impact Mandeville sophomore QB Krew Collura has had on his team. Skippers kicker Kingsley Hunt had just booted a 40-yard field goal against Northshore to give the visitors a 20-17 District 6-5A victory for win No. 9 en route to a perfect 10-0 season and district title.

Mandeville, LA · 2d

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Leaders outline next steps in exploring East Baton Rouge Parish government split

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are taking the next steps to explore what it would take to separate the parish and the city of Baton Rouge into two governments. The possibility of deconsolidating city-parish government was discussed during Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting, where council...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Audit launched into EBR Housing Authority nonprofit; board president resigns, CEO and COO on leave

BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday to launch an independent audit into an alleged misappropriation of funds involving its non-profit affiliate, Partners Southeast. The board retained certified public accounting and consulting firm Luther Speight & Company LLC to...

East Baton Rouge Parish, LA · 1d

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Baton Rouge Weighs Cost of Going It Alone as City-Parish Separation Debate Advances

BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge is moving closer to a formal examination of whether it can afford to govern itself independently of East Baton Rouge Parish, raising questions about who controls local tax dollars, how public services would be funded, and whether the city’s current government structure adequately represents its residents.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d