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Inspector General Finds Nearly $500,000 In Unused New Orleans Vehicle Tracking Licenses
NEW ORLEANS, La. — A report from the New Orleans Office of Inspector General has raised questions about taxpayer spending after finding that the city paid for hundreds of vehicle-tracking software licenses that were not being used. According to findings…
St. Tammany Budget Crisis Could Force Layoffs And Reduce Courthouse Operations To Three Days A Week
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — A growing budget crisis in St. Tammany Parish could have serious consequences for the local criminal justice system, with officials warning that proposed funding cuts could lead to layoffs, reduced courthouse operations and further deterioration…
The People’s Sheriff Versus The Political Establishment As St. Tammany Race Raises Questions About Money And Influence
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — The race for St. Tammany Parish sheriff is becoming more than a contest between candidates. It is raising questions about political influence, campaign financing and whether the backing of powerful political interests will determine who…
St. Tammany Has Seen A Remarkable Turnover Of Its Most Powerful Leaders
Over the span of several years, some of the most recognizable names in St. Tammany Parish government and public institutions have disappeared from the positions they once led. A former sheriff is serving a life sentence. His successor resigned after…
John Kennedy Says He Would Consider 2028 Presidential Run
Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy says he is considering a possible run for president in 2028, although he says his current plan is to seek reelection to the U.S. Senate. Kennedy addressed the possibility Sunday during an appearance on NBC’s…
What Louisiana’s 10 November Amendments Could Mean For You
Louisiana voters will decide 10 proposed constitutional amendments on November 3, 2026, covering property taxes, senior benefits, veterans’ families, criminal bail, governor term limits and more. Each amendment is a separate decision, and some would require additional local approval or…
Get To Know Your Candidate Ben Clayton On Faith, Fairness And 40 Years In The Courtroom
SLIDELL, La. — Ask Ben Clayton why, after nearly four decades practicing law and more than a quarter century running his own firm, he wants to become a judge at 68 years old, and his answer doesn’t begin with his…
St. Tammany Proposes 2027 Budget As Millions In Shortfalls Loom
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — St. Tammany Parish leaders are preparing for another difficult budget year as the parish faces a multimillion-dollar General Fund shortfall and ongoing questions over how to pay for essential government services. Parish President Mike Cooper…
Get To Know The Candidate Angelina Valuri Brings A Career In Law Enforcement And Prosecution To Division G Race
MANDEVILLE, La. — Angelina Valuri’s path to becoming a candidate for District Court Judge in Division G started long before she became an attorney. It began when she was 18 years old, fresh out of high school, and decided to…
Supreme Court Clears Trump Administration To Use Federal Citizenship Database For Voter Checks
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the Trump administration to move forward, for now, with an expanded federal system that allows states to check voter records against citizenship information ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The ruling, issued Friday, September…