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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 · 2d
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Dry weather, costly diesel are raising concerns for 2027 crawfish season

There's a deadline.

Louisiana · 1d
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Tabby's Pantry

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Louisiana Has Five Fast Food Chains on Its Mind. Are the Locals Onto Something?

Louisiana’s apparent obsession with five fast food chains is more than a passing craving. It reflects the state’s deep ties to chicken culture, regional loyalty, and a taste for brands that feel close to home.

Louisiana · 1d

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Prehistoric mammoth remains discovered in South Louisiana

A remarkable discovery in south Louisiana is offering scientists a new glimpse into the state’s prehistoric past after a landowner uncovered fossilized mammoth remains on his property in Acadia Parish. Curt Matte made the discovery while digging a pond and contacted researchers at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette...

Acadia Parish, LA · 7h
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Louisiana has highest flu activity in U.S., health department data shows

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana is seeing the highest influenza activity in the United States, according to data released by the Louisiana Department of Health. “And we feel it in the urgent care,” Dr. Hector Cabrera of LCMC Health said. Cabrera said the 2026-27 flu season started early this...

Louisiana · 2d

Louisiana Illuminator

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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 · 2d

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SWLA high school football playoff pairings announced

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Football teams around the state learned where they’re headed next today when the Louisiana High School Athletic Association announced playoff pairings. Southwest Louisiana schools and their Bi-District matchups are listed here. Click on the division to see the full bracket. *Local teams bolded below*

Louisiana · 23h

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Ethel man arrested after camper set on fire in Slaughter with someone inside, officials say

A 19-year-old has been arrested after he allegedly set a camper in East Feliciana Parish on fire while someone was inside, according to the state Fire Marshall’s office. Fire marshals booked Braden Rojas, of Ethel, into the East Feliciana Parish Prison on Thursday. He is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated arson and criminal damage to property.

East Feliciana Parish, LA · 2d

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Jamie Davis says national Democratic money could have changed Louisiana race

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Democrat Jamie Davis, who lost to Republican Rep. Julia Letlow by about 25,000 votes, or less than 2%, said money from the National Democratic Party would have “taken us over the top.” The national party did not put funds into his campaign. Davis...

Louisiana · 11h

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Louisiana Man Charged In Fire At Arkadelphia Baptist Church

A fire at Arkadelphia Baptist Church in Rodessa was set on purpose, and Billy Van St. Andry now faces arson and other charges.

Caddo Parish, LA · 2d

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Temperatures 10 to 20 Degrees Below Normal Could Sweep Into Houston, New Orleans, Jackson, and Mobile as Strong Cold Front Arrives Next Weekend

NEW ORLEANS — The chances for a sweeping cold front next weekend are increasing. Forecast models show a surge of air running 10 to 20 degrees below normal heading straight for the Gulf Coast. The cold air is expected to arrive around Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. Once again, the big weather change looks set to land on a weekend.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Across the South, Voters Turned Anger Into a ‘Blacklash’

MIAMI — As the raindrops eased on the evening of Election Day, a fellow voter helped to lift Niecy Rahming out of her daughter’s car and into her wheelchair. Rahming, 95, made it to the polling station with 10 minutes to spare, casting her vote for what she hoped would be Florida’s first Black senator, state Rep. Angie Nixon. A native Floridian and longtime Miami Gardens resident, Rahming has lived long enough to experience Jim Crow and the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But that evening, her focus was on the economy.

Louisiana · 2d

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Marad approves Blue Marlin export port off Louisiana

The Maritime Administration has approved a deepwater port license application for Blue Marlin Offshore Port, LLC planned for about 99 miles off the coast of Louisiana. “Building this port will unleash domestic production, create more than 1,000 good-paying construction jobs along the Gulf of America, and open vital supply lines to global markets that will solidify our nation as the world’s largest energy exporter,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said Friday in announcing the license.

Louisiana · 2d

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Squirrel Cook-Off brings Acadiana together to support Opelousas man battling cancer

The squirrel gravy was simmering and the competition was heating up at Willie's Campground in Washington, where cooks from across Acadiana gathered to help an Opelousas man battling Stage IV kidney cancer. The 2026 Squirrel Cook-Off took place on Oct. 24, organized by the Gumbo Foundation, brought together longtime competitors,...

Opelousas, LA · 20h

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Louisiana duck hunting season begins kicks off tomorrow statewide

The 2026-27 Louisiana duck hunting season begins in the West Zone with a youth and veterans only hunt on November 7, followed by the first segment of the regular season a week later on November 14, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. The East Zone’s youth and...

Louisiana · 2d

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 · 5h

NOLA.com

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Louisiana got $200M to shore up rural health care. Hospitals question how it’s being spent.

Rural hospitals in Louisiana are protesting how the state has distributed $200 million from the federal government to shore up healthcare in sparsely populated places, arguing that too little is going to their work on the front lines. “The rural hospitals were deeply disappointed with the amounts that we got...

Louisiana · 2d

Animal of Things

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Big Cat Ownership Laws in Louisiana: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and What Penalties Apply

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Big cat ownership laws in Louisiana are strict, and the short version is simple: private citizens cannot buy, import, or keep a tiger, lion, leopard, jaguar, cheetah, or cougar. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforces the ban, and a narrow grandfather clause protects only owners who held a cat before a 2006 … This article, Big Cat Ownership Laws in Louisiana: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and What Penalties Apply , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Do You Need a Draw Permit to Hunt Deer as a Nonresident in Kansas? • Is There a Limit on How Many Deer Licenses You Can Buy in Montana? • When Is Deer Season in Pennsylvania? What the Game Commission’s 2026-27 Rules Say

Louisiana · 1d

Louisiana Illuminator

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Effort to recall Gov. Jeff Landry fails

The effort to get Gov. Jeff Landry recalled from office has officially failed, the Louisiana Secretary of State's office announced on Thursday. The lead organizer of recall effort said she did not turn in the required signatures before the Nov. 2 deadline

Louisiana · 2d

American Press

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Editorial: Louisiana voters OK seven amendments

Louisiana voters appeared to be in a positive mood when it came to facing 10 amendments on Tuesday’s election ballot. They approved seven of the 10 and voted against the […]

Louisiana · 2d