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New Laws Target Church Protests

May 27, 2026

In recent months, several states have moved to strengthen penalties for people who disrupt religious services. The push began after a controversial protest inside a Minnesota church, which sparked anger among faith leaders and lawmakers. Those who support the bills say that worship spaces deserve mo

crime

Cold Case Solved After Podcast Sparked New Leads

May 27, 2026

A sixteen‑year‑old girl vanished in 1982 near the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, and her body was later found in a wooded area. The police at first said she had been raped and killed, but the lack of evidence and uncooperative witnesses left the case cold for 44 years. In recent times, Louisiana

politics

How politicians are playing chess with your vote

May 26, 2026

Every ten years, the U. S. redraws its political maps to reflect population changes. But lately, this routine update has turned into a high-stakes game where parties fight to control who gets represented. Instead of letting voters choose their leaders, politicians now try to craft districts that gua

weather

Weather ruins Memorial Day plans for millions

May 26, 2026

This holiday weekend started with big travel plans for nearly 45 million Americans. Most wanted to reach beaches, cities, or family gatherings. But weather had other ideas. Storms pounded the East Coast from Boston to New Orleans, turning roads into rivers and airports into waiting rooms. Meanwhile,

education

Three Stars Shine as Louisiana Ends School Year

May 25, 2026

Louisiana’s education leaders wrapped up the 2025‑26 academic year by naming three standout students at a ceremony held on May 18 at LSU’s Lod Cook Conference Center. The honors spotlight achievements across elementary, middle and high school levels, showcasing a mix of academic prowess, leadersh

celebrities

Celebrities and Their Gulfstream IV Jets

May 25, 2026

The Gulfstream IV is a classic private jet that has long been favored by many well‑known figures. It can fly up to Mach 0. 80 and cover about 4, 150 nautical miles, thanks to its powerful Rolls‑Royce engines. Though the model was first produced in the 1980s and is no longer built, it still attracts

weather

Memorial Day weekend weather: wet East, dry West, and some surprises

May 25, 2026

Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a weather rollercoaster across the U. S. While the West enjoys mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures, the East braces for a soggy holiday with showers, storms, and even flash floods. A slow-moving weather front is the main culprit, pulling in moisture an

politics

Louisiana’s Budget Cuts Spark Debate Over School Funding and Teacher Pay

May 23, 2026

Louisiana lawmakers had to tighten their belts after state revenue forecasts dropped sharply. The cuts followed a $112 million reduction in projected earnings for this year and another $104 million next year, forcing tough choices in the budget. One big loss? Nearly $75 million that was supposed to

education

Louisiana teachers brace for smaller paychecks next year

May 22, 2026

Next school year could mean fewer dollars in Louisiana teachers' wallets. State budget writers just approved a plan that skips the yearly cash boost teachers have gotten for the past two years. Without this extra money, many will see their pay drop by $2, 000. Support staff like school librarians wo

politics

Louisiana voters push back against Governor’s bold changes

May 22, 2026

Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, won his job with just over half the votes in 2023. That’s a narrow win, not a strong order to change the state. Yet he pushed hard for big shifts in 2025, like making more young suspects face adult crimes and rewriting tax rules. Four changes were voted down by mor