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11 Louisiana Cities With the Most Republican Voters in 2024
According to data compiled by roadsnacks.net, more than 75% of the voters in 11 Louisiana municipalities are registered Republican. Which ones are they?
Love It Or Hate It, Texas’ Border Plan Is Working
Not everyone is happy with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border policies but you can't argue with the results.
Former Lafayette Mayor Dies at 94
William Dudley Lastrapes Jr. served as the Mayor of Lafayette from 1980-1992, serving three consecutive terms.
Texas Ends Vehicle Safety Inspections – Most Of Them Anyway
Starting in 2025, Texans will no longer have to put up with yearly vehicle safety inspections. El Pasoans however ...
Feds Are Warning Texas Residents To Get This Out Of Their Wallet
The Feds are reminding Texas residents this year leading up to the holidays not to carry this certain item in their wallet or purse.
Louisiana Had Plans To Increase The State Minimum Wage To $14/Hr
22 states raised their state's minimum wage on January 1st, and Louisiana could've been one of them. We have all the details.
New Laws in Louisiana Set to Take Effect on January 1
As with every year, there are a number of laws in Louisiana that will go into effect on New Year's Day.
Louisiana Woman Suing to Keep Trump Off Presidential Ballot
A Louisiana woman is suing to keep former President Donald Trump off the March Primary Ballot. It's the 7th state where his eligibility to run is questioned.
Crowley, Lafayette Natives Named Louisiana Health Dept Leaders
Louisiana Governor-Elect Jeff Landry has named the state Health Department leadership team. Two are Acadiana natives, one from Lafayette and one from Crowley.
Louisiana Elections 2023 - Lafayette Mayor-President Candidates
Voters in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana will be going to the polls during the Early Voting Period (November 4-11 excluding Sunday and Friday) and on Election Day (November 18) looking to settle the race for Mayor-President.
Early Voting Kicks off Friday in Louisiana for Nov 18 Election
Early voting for the November 18 General Election starts Friday, November 3 and ends Saturday, November 11. GeauxVote Mobile app and GeauxBot virtual voter assistant are great resources for election information. Don't forget to bring your ID!
Political Robocalls in Louisiana - Violation of Do Not Call List?
In a last ditch effort to earn your vote many Louisiana politicians will reach out to you via telephone or text message this week. Can they do that?
Louisiana Congressmen Getting Looked at for Next House Speaker
Two Congressmen from Louisiana are being talked about as potential replacements, but one seems far more likely.
Kevin McCarthy Ousted as U.S. House Speaker
Congressman Matt Gaetz has succeeded in getting Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker. What comes next?
New York Judge Issues Limited Gag Order Against Trump
A New York judge sternly imposed a limited gag order in Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial Tuesday after the former president disparaged a key court staffer.
Mayor-President Asks Judge to Stop Opponent Calling Him 'Corrupt'
The filing is the latest drama in an increasingly toughening Mayor-President race in Lafayette.
Two Opportunities to Hear from Lafayette MP Candidates
You've got at least two opportunities to hear their plans for Lafayette and Lafayette Parish before you head to the polls to cast your ballot early or on election day, October 14: One Acadiana's in-person forum or each morning at 8 am Wednesday through Friday when the candidates join the Acadiana's Morning News to answer questions.
POLL: 1/3 of Lafayette Voters Are Undecided for Mayor-President
Mayor-President Josh Guillory blasted the poll results on social media, tying the firm behind the poll to one of his opponents.
Louisiana Man Wins $40k Settlement Over Anti-Biden Flags
A Louisiana man who was ticketed seven times by town of Grand Isle over anti-Biden flags flown from his truck has won a $40,000 settlement against the town for being "wrongfully cited" according to the lawsuit.
Hunter Biden Indicted on Federal Firearms Charges
A federal indictment filed in Delaware says Biden lied about his drug use when he bought a firearm in 2018 while struggling with addiction to crack cocaine.