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Louisiana Balloon Releases Could Soon Result In Fines
A longtime tradition used to celebrate milestones and honor loved ones is about to face new restrictions in Louisiana. Beginning in August, individuals who intentionally release balloons outdoors may be subject to penalties under the state’s anti-litter laws. State leaders…
Judge Alan Black Assigned to Sheriff Randy Smith Criminal Case
The criminal case against St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith and co-defendant Gregory Saurage has officially been assigned to Judge Alan Black, marking another step forward in one of the parish’s most closely watched legal proceedings. Court records show that…
New Orleans Doctors Escorted From Diabetes Conference After Handing Out Anti-Trump Editorial
Five doctors and researchers were escorted from a national diabetes conference in New Orleans on Friday after distributing copies of an editorial critical of President Donald Trump. The incident occurred at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center during the American…
Chuck Branton Reappointed To St. Tammany Parish Library Board Of Control
Chuck Branton has been reappointed to the St. Tammany Parish Library Board of Control following a vote by the St. Tammany Parish Council. Branton, who currently serves as president of the Library Board of Control, has been involved during a…
Chuck Branton Reappointment Heads To Parish Council Vote
The St. Tammany Parish Council is set to consider the reappointment of Library Board Chairman Chuck Branton this week. Branton has served on the board during one of the most closely watched periods in the library system’s history, overseeing policy…
Highway 41 in Pearl River Officially Designated as Sgt. Michael J. Guillory Memorial Highway
A portion of Louisiana Highway 41 in Pearl River has officially been designated as the Sgt. Michael J. Guillory Memorial Highway following the signing of House Bill 360 into law during the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session. The legislation honors the…
Tall Ships Arrive Near New Orleans Ahead Of America’s 250th Celebration
Massive tall ships traveling to New Orleans for the nationwide SAIL 250 celebration have officially been spotted passing through St. Bernard Parish as excitement builds ahead of the upcoming festivities. According to St. Bernard Parish Government, multiple historic vessels are…
St. Tammany Government To Regain Control Over Mosquito District After Law Repeal Passes
A state law that gave the St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement District unique authority over its own operations and spending has officially been repealed, meaning parish government will now have greater oversight and control moving forward. House Bill 286 passed…
NAACP Calls For Athlete Boycott Of Southern Universities Amid Redistricting Fight
The NAACP is calling on student athletes and supporters to boycott major Southern universities as tensions grow over redistricting battles and voting rights concerns across multiple states. The campaign, called “Out of Bounds,” is aimed at public universities in states…
Speaker Mike Johnson Backs Louisiana Congressional Map Keeping Rapides Parish Together
The Louisiana House & Governmental Affairs Committee approved a new congressional map Thursday night after more than 10 hours of testimony and debate, according to a statement posted by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson. The proposed map passed by a…