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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 · 1d
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Losing Louisiana Mayor Claims Winning Opponent Didn't Have Required High School Diploma or GED

After losing his re-election bid, a Louisiana mayor is questioning his opponent's qualifications, and a recorded phone call is adding fuel.

Patterson, LA · 4d

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Lafourche Parish election results: A breakdown of Tuesday’s local races

Lafourche Parish voters decided several contested local races in Tuesday’s Nov. 3 election, including Thibodaux mayor, City Council, city marshal, district judge, School Board and justice of the peace. Voters also approved a hospital district tax renewal. Thibodaux mayor and City Council. Incumbent Kevin Clement was re-elected mayor of...

Lafourche Parish, LA · 5d
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A detour ahead: Thibodaux braces for upcoming Canal Boulevard bridge closures

The two Canal Boulevard bridges are planning to be fully reconstructed starting in 2027. A public town meeting was held on Sept. 23 at the Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium to explain how the process would take place. The public had a chance to express their questions and comments with a Q&A session. Many concerns arose that were calmed with answers from prominent community figures.

Thibodaux, LA · 7d
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General surgeon joins Thibodaux Regional

Thibodaux Regional Health System announced the addition of Dr. Garrison Carlos, general surgeon, to the active medical staff. Carlos is available to care for patients at Thibodaux Regional Surgical Specialty Clinic, 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 207, Thibodaux, 985-446-1763. Born in New Orleans, Carlos received his undergraduate degree from LSU...

Thibodaux, LA · 6d

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Gordon McKernan to give away 600 bikes, helmets to Louisiana kids

Attorney Gordon McKernan is offering 600 free bikes and helmets to children across eight Louisiana cities during his 14th annual holiday giveaway.

Louisiana · 5h

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Calendar of upcoming Ascension Parish events

Several markets and festivals are scheduled for November and December in Ascension Parish. The Lamar-Dixon Expo Center and Tanger Mall will host multiple events throughout November. Ascension Parish communities, including Donaldsonville and Sorrento, will hold Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in December. Here is a look at upcoming events in Ascension...

Ascension Parish, LA · 3d

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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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Marvin Braud Boat Way in Ascension Parish re-opened after Monday's closure

GONZALES — The Marvin Braud Boatway in Ascension Parish was reopened Friday evening after a 5-day closure. The closure was implemented on Monday due to elevated tidal water in the area.

Ascension Parish, LA · 2d

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Baton Rouge Turns Up the Holiday Season With Jazz, Comedy and White Light Night

BATON ROUGE, La. — Jazz, rock, comedy and neighborhood art celebrations will share the spotlight in Baton Rouge as the city heads into the holiday season, with November’s entertainment calendar building toward a particularly busy night Nov. 20. That Friday will bring White Light Night to Mid City,...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Dates released for public hearings on proposed $1.16B city-parish budget

November public hearing dates are planned to review the proposed $1.16 billion East Baton Rouge City-Parish budget.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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New sidewalks coming to Glasgow Avenue as Baton Rouge addresses pedestrian safety

East Baton Rouge Parish officials broke ground on a new sidewalk project along Glasgow Avenue to improve pedestrian safety following multiple fatalities in the area.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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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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Louisiana lawmakers, business owners weigh incentives, enforcement to curb blight

BATON ROUGE - Blight is an issue lawmakers have tried to tackle every year, but now there’s an attempt to change strategy. Friday, state leaders met at the capitol, discussing potential policies and incentives to stop the dumping of tires and encourage restoration of abandoned buildings. State Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, says statewide policies don’t work when the definition of blight is inconsistent.

Louisiana · 2d

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Linda Theriot named 2027 Houma Irish Italian Parade Hometown Hero Grand Marshal

Linda Theriot, Executive Director and long-time secretary of the Regional Military Museum, has been selected as the Grand Marshal of Houma Irish-Italian Parade. Linda was chosen unanimously as the 2027 “Hometown Hero” of the beloved parade, recognizing her seventeen years of voluntary devotion, time, and energy to the Military Museum. Her leadership has been essential to keeping the museum open, ensuring that local veterans have a place where their stories, sacrifices, and history are preserved with dignity.

Houma, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Historic Depot undergoing million-dollar renovations

PLAQUEMINE - Renovations are underway at the Plaquemine Depot as the historic building prepares to add space for local vendors and an information center. More than $1 million in renovations are happening, and the previous city administration began the work. Mayor John Barker says the original plan called for a...

Plaquemine, LA · 11h

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Black and Democratic: Historic results from Baton Rouge school board elections

Tuesday’s blue wave has shifted both the racial and partisan balance on the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. A new nine-member board will take office in January with a majority of Black elected representatives for the first time in its history, as well as a rare Democratic majority.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13h

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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 · 11h

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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 · 23h

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Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine to close as crews works to improve road conditions

PLAQUEMINE — Parts of Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine are scheduled to close for milling and paving work in the coming week. According to the traffic alert, the work is meant to improve road conditions and provide a smoother and safer driving surface. All work is weather permitting. From 7...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d