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As water runs brown in rural Louisiana, residents fear water systems are 'ticking time bomb'
In Hessmer, Mayor Robbie Dauzat said he “thanks God" every day without a water system breakdown. “Our whole system is just a ...
Homestead exemption hike again moves forward in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - A proposal to increase Louisiana’s homestead exemption for the first time in more than four decades ...
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Louisiana treasurer accuses Gov. Jeff Landry of Senate election scheme involving Julia Letlow
Louisiana Republican Treasurer John Fleming believes Republican Governor Jeff Landry is orchestrating a Senate election ...
Experts say tourists could bring economic growth to Louisiana in 2026
Some experts are saying events like the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th Anniversary could bring economic growth for ...
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Attention on contentious car insurance bills in Louisiana shifts to state Senate committees
The biggest fight of the legislative session will resume in public this week over car insurance legislation. It pits Gov.
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Bringing the soundtrack to life: Louisiana Scoring Program supports creators with high-quality music
The Acadiana Center for the Arts is now home to the Louisiana Scoring Program, an effort that's turning up the volume on ...
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Louisiana bee farmers sound alarm on rising rate of ‘bee deaths’
A Central Louisiana bee farmer is calling for more eyes on what he says is a 'concerning' increase in bee deaths nationwide.
Why flags will be lowered in Louisiana Thursday
Gov. Jeff Landry ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on May 15 to honor fallen officers for Peace Officers Memorial Day, ...
A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now he’s working to change Louisiana’s law
Bobby Gumpright was in the throws of addiction 25 years ago when he fabricated a story that he had been robbed at gunpoint by ...
Pope Leo's family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope, descends from Creole and free people of color in Louisiana, highlighting complex issues to ...