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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.
Restraining Order Issued Against Anti-Landry Ad in Governor Race
A judge has issued the order against a political ad accusing Jeff Landry of protecting a man convicted of child pornography.
NRA Endorses Jeff Landry for Louisiana Governor
The nation's largest gun lobby has joined other organizations, including the state GOP, in endorsing the Attorney General for Governor.
Jeff Landry Far Ahead of Challengers in Race for Governor
In the latest poll, he received 63 percent of the Republican vote.
Mitch McConnell Freezes, Experiences 2nd Public Health Incident
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, from Kentucky, displayed noticeable health concerns during a press conference on Wednesday.
Top 10 Best Air Conditioners And The Best Time To Buy One
Not all AC units are created equal. Here's why.
Disqualified Candidate Loses Appeal, Endorses Opponent in Race
Priscilla Gonzalez was disqualified from the Lafayette Mayor-President race and was denied appeal, but it appears she's endorsing another candidate.
Louisiana Candidate Raffling Taylor Swift Tickets as Fundraiser
You could get a pair of tickets to see Taylor Swift live in New Orleans for just $3. It's part of a political fundraiser though.
John Schroder Drops First Attack Ads in Louisiana Governor Race
Schroder draws first blood, but his ads will likely not be the only attack ads you see this cycle.
Lafayette, La. Mayor-President Candidate Disqualified From Race
Priscilla Gonzalez said she would challenge the decision ahead of the October election.
Lafayette Candidate Gonzalez Headed to Court Over Residency
A deposition hearing for Gonzalez was set by District Judge Valerie Gotch Garrett for 4 p.m. Friday, August 18.
Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia election meddling
Donald Trump and several allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. It’s the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote.
It's A Tax Free Weekend, But Not For Louisiana. Here's Why.
What's the deal, Why isn't Louisiana getting tax free weekends like other states?
Senator Says Photo of Him Wearing Tutu Being Misused in Campaign
The politician has taken the attack and turned it into a fundraiser for cancer research.
Supreme Court Unfreezes Louisiana Congressional Map Fight
A judge did order the legislature to come up with a new map, but the Supreme Court froze that legal challenge after taking up a similar challenge to an Alabama map.
Louisiana Mayor's Son Could Face Charges After Alleged Attack
The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Department is now handling the investigation of an alleged assault involving Elton Mayor Kesia Lemoine's son.
U.S. Coins And Bills Worth More Than Their Face Value [VIDEOS]
If your change is strange, it might be worth some money!
Reboot Louisiana Denounced for Attack Ad Launched at Jeff Landry
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - It was just a matter of time.
Anyone following Louisiana politics over the last two gubernatorial elections in 2015 and 2019 knows that Republicans attacking each other helped clear the path for Democrat John Bel Edwards to run the state for the last 7-8 years...
UPDATE: Congressman Higgins' Wife in ICU After Medical Episode
Congressman Higgins gave a positive update on his wife Becca, thanking everyone for the "loving prayers" from everyone who sent them well wishes.