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New Orleans’ next mayor; latest in Kyren Lacy investigation; STEM library offers free tools for teachers
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WWNO - Louisiana
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On Saturday, New Orleans’ city council president, Helena Moreno, won the election to become the city’s next mayor. She did so without forcing a runoff, having secured more than 50% of the primary vote.The Times-Picayune/The Advocate's editorial...
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Helena Moreno Elected New Orleans Mayor — But Who Got Her There?
How key demographics split their support, which neighborhoods backed which candidate, and what future candidates will need to do to win. NEW ORLEANS — Helena Moreno is now the mayor-elect of New Orleans, winning 55% of the vote and avoiding a...
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Helena Moreno launches transition plan as New Orleans' next mayor, including new city jobs
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Nola - Louisiana
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Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno launched her transition on Monday, calling on New Orleanians to apply for jobs in her incoming administration and to "get involved" in shaping its priorities. Moreno, the Democratic City Council vice-president, won the...
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Boots and Roots Festival debuts in north Baton Rouge with music, ATVs and community spirit
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The Advocate - Louisiana
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DeAnna Barabin had a surprise for her 7-year-old son Saturday as they pulled up to the Throw Dat Dirt ATV park in north Baton Rouge. He loves riding off-road four-wheelers and was begging to return to the park. Now he would get to do his favorite...
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Louisiana Bail Bonds Owner Arrested for Trafficking
BOSSIER PARISH, LA (KPEL) —The owner of a Louisiana bail bonds company was arrested and now faces multiple human trafficking charges. According to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, the owner of SBC Bail Bonds, Victor Llanito, was arrested on...
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Immigrant communities in 'crisis mode' amid ICE surge, advocates say
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Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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A surge of federal agencies in Memphis has led to mass traffic stops and detentions, creating a "crisis mode" for immigrant communities. Advocates report hundreds have been detained for immigration reasons since the "Memphis Safe Task Force"...
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Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, says he will not run for US Senate
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After much speculation, John Bel Edwards — a Democrat who defied near-universal predictions by being elected governor twice in the reliably red state of Louisiana — announced on Monday that he will not run for the U.S....
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Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says he will not run for US Senate
Democratic former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After much speculation, John Bel Edwards — a Democrat who defied near-universal predictions by being elected...
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Trump issues Columbus Day proclamation, a holiday established after anti-immigrant violence
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump issued a proclamation for Columbus Day, a holiday first created in the aftermath of deadly anti-immigrant violence. President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed Oct. 21, 1892, as the first national Columbus...
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New State Law Fines Dog Owners For Barking; Is Louisiana Next?
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - A new state law in Delaware will start fining dog owners if their pet excessively barks. Is Louisiana next? Photo by Lukasz Szramuk on Unsplash Photo by Lukasz Szramuk on Unsplash In fact, they're considering...
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Foreign policy ban impacts education entities, state agencies
(The Center Square) − Public schools, universities, and state agencies in Louisiana are prohibited from using artificial intelligence programs developed or operated by hostile foreign governments, Gov. Jeff Landry said Monday. He signed an...
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This Family Runs A Louisiana Nudist Resort & You’re The Weirdo If You Find That Odd
Meet “Naked Jesus," the guy proving nudity doesn’t have to be naughty. PublishedOctober 13, 2025 1:25 PM EDT•UpdatedOctober 13, 2025 12:39 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work closely with...
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John Bel Edwards won't run for U.S. Senate, dashing Louisiana Democrats' hopes
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Nola - Louisiana
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Former Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday dashed the dreams of Democrats who hoped he would jump into next year's U.S. Senate race. Edwards said he will stay out of an election where Sen. Bill Cassidy is facing a strong challenge from three other...
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Louisiana will argue Voting Rights Act 'balkanizes' citizens
Louisiana will argue on Wednesday at the U.S. Supreme Court that part of the Voting Rights Act is “is inconsistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution.” Though the arguments are the crescendo of a years-long legal battle within the...
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U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Republican Attack on Voting Rights in Louisiana Case Over Black Representation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that is designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme Court this week, more than a decade after the justices knocked out another pillar of the...
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Trio Saves Woman As Vehicle Sinks At Louisiana Boat Launch
BATON ROUGE, LA (KPEL) — Three Louisiana men jumped into action when a woman drove her vehicle straight into the water at Besson's Boat Launch in Cut Off, Louisiana. Jacques Billiot and his brother, Nathan, both teenagers, were picking up their...
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Louisiana: Voting Rights Act 'balkanizes' competing racial factions
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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(The Center Square) − Louisiana will argue on Wednesday at the U.S. Supreme Court that part of the Voting Rights Act is “is inconsistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution.” Though the arguments are the crescendo of a years long legal...
Louisiana Top 5 in States That Produce Most Hall of Fame Athletes
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL-FM) - Louisiana is known for producing some of America's top athletes. When it comes to the NFL and the NBA, to say Louisiana's athletes dominate the Hall of Fame in those sports would be an understatement. Thesportsgeek.com...
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States race to cover funding gaps before federal shutdown cuts off food aid for millions of families
A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money before the end of October if the government shutdown continues past that, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat...
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Some in Louisiana Could Lose SNAP Benefits November 1, 2025
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL-FM) - Louisiana is putting out a warning to SNAP recipients due to changes in eligibility requirements being implementing beginning November 1, 2025. The upcoming changes are expected to force out some current SNAP recipients...
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