
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Louisiana's legislative district map violates federal Voting Rights Act, discriminates against Black voters
A panel of judges on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Louisiana's legislative district map violates the federal Voting Rights Act. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the panel and a state judge in Baton Rouge both agree that the map approved in 2022 dilutes the Black vote. "By putting them in ...
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Funeral for Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, who died in the line of duty, to take place Saturday
Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He is the 13th Baton Rouge Police Officer to die in the line of duty. In June, the driver of a truck allegedly intentionally hit Sgt Eisworth's motorcycle. He died in the hospital last Sunday. Baton Rouge Police Chief, T.J. Morse his injuries were ju...
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, citing inadequate safety measures against sex predators, to pursue lawsuit against popular gaming site Roblox
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site that she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators. "I'm announcing today a lawsuit against Roblox, the No. 1 gaming site for children and teens. It's also the No. 1 site for sex predator...
21h ago

Entergy offering residential customers smart thermostats at no cost
Entergy is offering its residential customers the opportunity to receive up to two smart thermostats at no cost. There are no promo codes or rebate forms. Heather LeBlanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats efficiently manage energy by learning temperature preferences, usage habits and can be controlled from a smar...
23h ago

Man accused in hit-and-run crash that killed 6-year-old boy arrested by Slidell Police
A six-year-old Slidell boy is dead after he was hit by an SUV while riding his scooter. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff deputies say the driver of the SUV kept going and has been charged with vehicular homicide, reckless operation, felony hit-and-run and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Lt. Suzanne Carboni says...
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