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Sam Burns: From LSU Prodigy to $10 Million Golfer

April 13, 2026

Born in 1996, Sam Burns grew up loving golf from age eleven. He left a promising football path to focus on the sport, shining at Louisiana State University before turning pro in 2017. After a win on the Web. com Tour, he has claimed five PGA Tour titles between 2021 and 2023, including a high‑profil

politics

A young woman caught in the middle of military life and immigration rules

April 8, 2026

A young woman who grew up in the U. S. since infancy has spent the last few days caught between joining her new husband’s military life and facing possible deportation. Annie Yaritza Ramos Alvarado was taken into custody by immigration officers while she was at a military base in Louisiana last week

entertainment

Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

April 5, 2026

The Inspiration Point Center for the Arts will feature a fresh ballet called “The Sacred Veil. ” Dancers from the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and the Windsong Chamber Chorale will perform a piece choreographed by Sophia Smith. The music comes from Eric Whitacre’s choral work, which was fi

business

New Food and Fun Spots Coming to Biddeford

April 4, 2026

Biddeford is getting a mix of new restaurants and entertainment venues. A fast‑food chain that sells chicken sandwiches will replace an old Italian restaurant on a downtown lot. The site, once home to Olive Garden, was torn down last year and is ready for a fresh building. Chick‑fil‑A has already re

politics

Parish Leader Faces Ethics Scrutiny Over Cruise‑Catering Deal

March 31, 2026

The Louisiana Board of Ethics has released a statement claiming that West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard broke rules by using his office to benefit a family restaurant. The claim centers on the Oyster Bar, a local eatery owned by Havard and his son Davis. Between September 2023 and May 2

politics

Justice Sotomayor questions why similar cases get different outcomes

March 31, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided not to revisit a Louisiana murder case where James Skinner claims prosecutors hid important evidence. Skinner, convicted in 2001, argues his situation closely matches another case from 2016. In that earlier case, the same court overturned a similar conviction becau

politics

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

March 30, 2026

The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us

weather

Heatwave and Wildfire Threats Loom Over Much of the U. S. This Weekend

March 28, 2026

A big part of America will face scary heat and fire danger over the next few days. Weather officials have warned that more than 47 million people from the Great Plains to the Southeast should be careful. Strong winds, between 30 and 60 miles per hour, will hit the Plains. With little moisture in the

weather

Cold Front Brings Warmth, Fog and Fire Warnings

March 27, 2026

The calm weather we’ve been enjoying is about to change. A chilly front will bring a cool breeze this weekend, but it also creates conditions that can let fires spread fast. Rain is expected to increase next week. A dense fog advisory covers parts of southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi until

health

Fluoride Bans Could Raise Childhood Cavities, Study Finds

March 24, 2026

A new study warns that removing fluoride from drinking water may increase cavities in children and raise healthcare costs. Researchers predict that if five states discontinue fluoridation, over 132, 000 kids could need dental work in the next three years. The cost to Medicaid alone might climb close

Sam Burns: From LSU Prodigy to $10 Million Golfer

A young woman caught in the middle of military life and immigration rules

Dance, Music, and Art Showcases Shine in Arkansas

New Food and Fun Spots Coming to Biddeford

Parish Leader Faces Ethics Scrutiny Over Cruise‑Catering Deal

Justice Sotomayor questions why similar cases get different outcomes

Louisiana’s Coastal Science: A Tale of Money, Data and Politics

Heatwave and Wildfire Threats Loom Over Much of the U. S. This Weekend

Cold Front Brings Warmth, Fog and Fire Warnings

Fluoride Bans Could Raise Childhood Cavities, Study Finds

Sam Burns: From LSU Prodigy to $10 Million Golfer