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Monroe PD seizes heroin and fentanyl during drug bust on South 10th Street; suspect arrested

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Over the past several months, detectives of the Monroe Police Department investigated a local drug trafficking organization that was allegedly distributing heroin and fentanyl in Ouachita Parish. During the investigation, authorities believed that the organization received the narcotics in Houston, Texas, and transported the illegal substances to Ouachita Parish. According to […]

Monroe, LA · 2025-03-12

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Monroe clothing store celebrates its 85th anniversary

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, The Toggery celebrated its 85th anniversary. The Toggery was established in 1940 as a uniform shop for soldiers, becoming one of the top men’s clothing stores in the Ark-La-Miss. Since its establishment in 1940, The Toggery has been synonymous with quality, style, and unparalleled customer service. […]

Monroe, LA · 2025-03-12

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Debt Relief Just Got Real: Experian Erases Millions in Balances For African Americans

Experian has launched a major debt relief initiative, committing $5 million to assist 5,000 families in Louisiana and aiming to expand to other locations. The effort, carried out in partnership with public benefit corporation ForgiveCo, seeks to ease the financial burdens of households grappling with credit card and personal loan debt.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

Law & Crime

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'Bittersweet day': Man who stabbed grandmother to death and injured mother pleads guilty

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty on Monday hours before jury selection in his trial for fatally stabbing his grandmother, stabbing and injuring his mother, and shooting three other people. Aaron Morgan, 32, received what amounts to a life sentence, with a total of 120 years in prison, according to Baton Rouge CBS affiliate WAFB. He […] The post ‘Bittersweet day’: Man who stabbed grandmother to death and injured mother pleads guilty first appeared on Law & Crime .

Baton Rouge, LA · 2025-03-12

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Louisiana Man Busted for Pretending to Be A Law Enforcement Officer

According to law enforcement officials, a man has been arrested after he allegedly identified himself as a police officer on at least two occasions. Louisiana law is very clear that no one is allowed to impersonate any public officer. What Is Louisiana's Law About Impersonating An Officer?. §112. False personation...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 2025-03-12

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Landry expresses intent to sign order requiring state employees to return to the office

COVINGTON — Gov. Jeff Landry is preparing an executive order requiring state employees working remotely to return to the office, The Advocate reported Wednesday. Landry briefly mentioned that he would sign the order in the next 30 days, telling the attendees of a keynote address to the PAC that supports the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce that "it's time to get back to work."

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

NBC News

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Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats

Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona spoke to voters who depend on Medicaid and are fearful of what could happen.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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Severe weather threat this evening

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Scattered storms will quickly develop across east Texas early this evening before congealing into a line and racing east into our Louisiana parishes in the mid to late evening hours. Some of these storms could turn severe with large hail and damaging wind being the primary threats. Most of this should move out around midnight with quieter conditions returning overnight.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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Louisiana schools will give fewer tests. See which grades are affected.

Louisiana students will no longer take a readiness screener when they enter kindergarten, and fourth and sixth-grade students will eventually stop having to sit for an annual social studies test, state education officials said Tuesday. Starting next fall, schools will no longer give the Kindergarten Entry Assessment, a test that...

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

AL.com

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Alabama high school grad arrested in Caleb Wilson’s Louisiana HBCU fraternity hazing death

An Alabama high school graduate is among three suspects charged in connection with the off-campus hazing death of a student from a historically Black Louisiana university. Kyle Thurman, 25, was arrested Monday in Port Allen, Louisiana by the Baton Rouge Police Department’s Violent Crimes Apprehension Team and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, police said Tuesday.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2025-03-12

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Superintendent Cade Brumley supports the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education is laying off more than 13-hundred workers, which is half of its staff. The massive reduction in workers comes as President Trump has discussed dismantling the federal agency. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley supports the idea of eliminating the department of education and allow the states decide their educational needs.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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State education board votes unanimously to change name of Gulf in curriculum for 2025-26 school year

BATON ROUGE — The state education department has updated its curriculum to reflect President Donald Trump's name change of the Gulf just south of Louisiana. On Wednesday, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously approved a change to the state's social studies standards to rename the Gulf of Mexico into the Gulf of America for the 2025-2026 school year.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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Five Louisiana public defenders to be removed from positions in July

TALLULAH, La. (KNOE) - Five public defenders in Louisiana are at risk of losing their jobs in July. Public defender John Hogue oversees the district covering East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes for 27 years. He said if removed from his position, it could create problems for people in his...

Louisiana · 2025-03-11

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Large Scale Walmart Theft “Operation” Reportedly Busted In Arkansas

A multi-state Walmart crime operation has led to arrests in Arkansas. Last week, Conway Police Department, in coordination with Walmart Asset Protection, arrested Taylor Lynn Ferguson and Christina Audrey Ferguson. The couple is accused of leading a large-scale retail theft operation spanning multiple states. You can view their photos below.

Arkansas · 2025-03-11

The Hill

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These 14 Democrats signed letter calling for Mahmoud Khalil’s release

A group of 14 Democrats signed a Tuesday letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urging her to release Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who has become a test case in President Trump’s pledge to deport immigrants who joined campus protests against the Gaza war. “Mahmoud Khalil must be freed from DHS custody immediately.…

South Dakota · 2025-03-11