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6th Crowley Church Vandalized
Crowley Police now have a person of interest in a string of church vandalism incidents after another church was targeted this week, the sixth such incident since July.
Man Sentenced In Hazing Death Case
The incident resulted in the banning of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity from campus until at least 2033, and the passage of a much harsher set of felony level hazing penalties.
Increase in Funding for Coastal Restoration Clears Senate Committee
Legislation that would direct hundreds of millions of dollars more in offshore oil and gas revenue to Louisiana clears a Senate Committee.
Matthew Naquin to be Sentenced in LSU Hazing Case, Wednesday
Former LSU frat member Matthew Naquin who was found guilty of negligent homicide in the 2017 hazing death of Max Gruver is scheduled for sentencing Wednesday.
489,649 Louisianans Showed Up To Early Vote For Run-off
489,649 Louisianans early voted for the run-off, a record-shattering number of early voters for a non-Presidential election.
New Poll: Edwards 48%, Rispone 46%
A Gray Television poll puts Governor Edwards ahead of Eddie Rispone 48-46% with five days until voters hit the polls for the run-off.
Eddie Rispone Sees Significant Fundraising Boost
Campaign finance reports are out for the late September to late October fundraising period and Eddie Rispone has seen a fundraising explosion since entering the run-off.
Higgins blasts whistleblower request to provide written answers
Republicans are blasting a request from the Ukrainian Scandal whistleblower that they be allowed to submit written answers instead of publicly testify at an impeachment inquiry hearing
Holiday spending expected to grow in 2019
Shoppers are expected to spend on average about 4% more on holiday gifts than they did last year.
Excitement grows as Popeye’s chicken sandwich returns
The Popeye’s chicken sandwich that captured the attention of the world this summer returns to the restaurant’s menu this Sunday.
Covington-based App Tracks Sex Offender Communications
Parents have a new app to keep their kids safe, Safe Virtual Neighborhoods, which lets them know when a sex offender tries to contact their children.
Teen Suicide Rates Spike 87% Over Decade
LGBTQ teens are the most at risk for suicide attempts.
When Should We Expect Another Presidential rally?
President Trump says he’ll be back in Louisiana before the November 16th run-off to rally support for Eddie Rispone, but it’s still unclear as to when, or where that will be.
New Poll Shows Edwards With Slight Lead Over Rispone In Governor’s Race
A new poll from JMC Analytics shows Governor Edwards with a slight lead over Republican challenger Eddie Rispone - 48 percent to 46 percent.
Saints & Falcons Ranked Most Intense NFL Rivalry
The Saints and Falcons have the most intense rivalry in the NFL, this according to knowrivalry.com, a project of professors from West Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities.
Former N.O. Mayor Mitch Landrieu Surveys South On Potential Racial Disparities
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s project E Pluribus Unum surveyed 800 people across the South for their views on race, with the report finding substantial disparities in how different groups view key issues.
Obamacare Health Insurance Premiums Expected To Climb In Louisiana
While the national average is decreasing by 4%, health insurance rates in Louisiana for those policies available in the Obamacare marketplace will see an average premium increase of 10% in 2020.
Man Charged With Negligent Homicide Following Fatal Crash
The man behind the wheel of a Dodge pickup truck that caused an August crash killing two people in St. Landry Parish is now charged with two counts of negligent homicide.
Poor People’s Campaign Tours Louisiana
The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda.”
EBR District Attorney says bomb threat accusations against Alabama freshman are not being taken lightly
East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says a prank of this magnitude is not being taken lightly.