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Hammond DDD invites applications for three open seats on board of directors

HAMMOND --- The Hammond Downtown Development District is accepting nominations for three seats on its board of directors. Nominations are due at 5 p.m. Nov. 30. One seat is reserved for a business or property owner on the west side of the district, west of the railroad tracks that run through the center of downtown. That term begins upon appointment and runs through Dec. 31, 2027. The other two seats represent the district's largest assessed property owners, who were notified by letter Nov. 6. Those terms run from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2028. A list of those property owners is available at downtownhammondla.com.

Hammond, LA · 17h
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Two Louisiana students land major national honor

Two Louisiana high school students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor recognizing academic achievement, artistic and technical talent, leadership and community service. Christine Tseng of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie represents Jefferson Parish. Aditiya Babbar, a student at Mandeville High School, represents St. Tammany Parish.

Louisiana · 2d
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What Now New Orleans

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Vintage and Boutique Shop Coming to Livingston Parish

Gram's Mercantile will combine a vintage store, boutique shop, and a community hub

Livingston Parish, LA · 17h

Mississippi Sports Group

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Ole Miss Softball Signs Pitcher Malloy Miles

Ole Miss has signed right-handed pitcher Malloy Miles, who is expected to join the program for the 2027-28 academic year. Miles recorded 888 career strikeouts at French Settlement High School and helped the Texas Bombers Gold win the 2026 Alliance national title.

Oxford, MS · 2d

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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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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 · 3d

Louisiana Illuminator

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State judge temporarily blocks prediction markets in Louisiana

A temporary injunction blocks companies such as Kalshi, Polymarket and Robinhood from doing business in the state.

Louisiana · 9h

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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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Incoming cold air for Friday into the weekend in your Thursday Louisiana, Mississippi forecast

Enjoy the sunshine this Thursday afternoon. Highs will reach 76 to 79 degrees across southeast Louisiana. A cold front will bring in drier air, and by Friday morning, you’ll want a jacket at the bus stop. Tonight, temperatures will drop to 43 to 45 degrees on the Northshore. The...

Louisiana · 1d

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How Make-A-Wish helped a Louisiana teen reach her big city goal

Reese Landry, a 14-year-old from Prairieville, Louisiana is fulfilling her dream of visiting New York City with support from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and local CPA firm Mauldin & Jenkins. When asked, “What is the first thing that you want to do in New York City?”. “Food, like Little Italy,...

Prairieville, LA · 1d

The Daily News

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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

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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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LSU Baseball to Host Southeastern Louisiana in Friday Exhibition; Scrimmage Sunday

BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU baseball will host Southeastern Louisiana in a fall exhibition game at 5:30 p.m. CT on Friday, November 13, at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The Tigers will also hold an intra-squad scrimmage at 12:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, November 15. Both events are...

Baton Rouge, LA · 11h

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Dominican outlasts Mandeville, Mount Carmel sweeps to set up all-New Orleans title showdown

LAFAYETTE — An all-New Orleans matchup will decide the LHSAA Division I volleyball state championship. Dominican and Mount Carmel earned their spots in the championship match, though they took different paths to get there. Dominican, the No. 3 seed, outlasted No. 2 Mandeville in four sets (25-22, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23), while top-seeded Mount Carmel handled No. 12 Northshore in straight sets (25-19, 25-9, 25-19) on Friday at the Cajundome.

Mandeville, LA · 5h

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ESA advances to state finals for first time since 2021 after thrilling win over Riverside

For the first time since 2021 volleyball season, the ESA Falcons are headed to the Division V finals. In one of the best matches of the state volleyball tournament thus far, the Falcons defeated the Riverside Academy Rebels in five sets 25-21, 23-25, 19-25, 25-22 and 15-10 in the semifinals Friday at the Cajundome.

Reserve, LA · 11h

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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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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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Second Louisiana Teacher Katie Guidry Surprised with $25k Award

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (press release) – This morning, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley recognized Denham Springs High School staff and students for their strong efforts to increase student achievement and create an environment for everyone to thrive. After the recognition, Milken Educator Awards Vice President Jennifer...

Denham Springs, LA · 12h

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St. Tammany Parish Public Schools name Students of the Year

Lena Gardner (Sloan Middle School), Elise Federico (Mandeville Junior High), and Owen Esté (Fontainebleau High) have been selected as the St. Tammany Parish Public School System’s 2026-2027 District Students of the Year. They will represent STPPS in the following round of the competition. The students were selected based...

St Tammany Parish, LA · 1d

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Parish to put up $4 million toward $60 million YMCA hub at RPCC campus

On Tuesday Ascension Parish Council’s Finance Committee recommended allocating $4 million, from the Mega Infrastructure Fund, for the Ascension Parish Community Hub project on the campus of River Parishes Community College. 88% of the $60 million project is being funded with state dollars, the 12% match requirement satisfied by parish dollars combined with $2 million from Ascension Parish Schools. The Hub will house a full-service YMCA which will house AP Schools’ Early College Option Program along with a Small Business Incubator and classroom space.

Ascension Parish, LA · 19h