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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…
5 Best Cities To Live In Louisiana In 2026
Louisiana has no shortage of communities with their own personality, advantages and way of life. But where you choose to live can make a major difference in everything from housing costs and employment opportunities to schools, entertainment and the amount…
LSU Police Investigation Leads To Arrest After Two People Reportedly Raped On Campus
BATON ROUGE, La. — An investigation that began early Saturday morning at Louisiana State University has resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old man after two people reported being raped on campus. Ty’Juan Bovie was arrested and booked into the…
13-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Killed While Shielding His Little Sister From Gunfire
SHREVEPORT, La. — A 13-year-old Louisiana boy is being remembered as a hero after his family says he used his body to shield his 3-year-old sister from gunfire during a shooting at a Shreveport apartment complex. Sha’michal Russell was among…
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…
Flood Threat Grows As Gulf Coast Could See Up To 10 Inches Of Rain
SLIDELL, La. — The threat of flooding is increasing across portions of Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast as multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms move through the region this weekend. The National Weather Service in New Orleans…
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…
Harvey Man Convicted Of Murdering 21 Year Old Slidell Man
A Jefferson Parish jury has convicted a Harvey man of second degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of a 21 year old Slidell man, according to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. Dekias Stevenson, 23, was convicted Friday in…
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…
St. Tammany School Board Moves Toward New Interim Superintendent
COVINGTON, La. — The St. Tammany Parish School Board is moving quickly to fill the district’s top position following the retirement of longtime Superintendent Frank Jabbia. Steve Alfonso, currently the district’s Associate Superintendent of Administration and Human Resources, has been…