
As of Friday, the Independent Party will be extinct in Louisiana
Come Friday, the Independent Party will officially cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana. "There was a previous restriction on any recognized party using the term 'Independent' or 'Independent Party,'" says Joel Watson, spokesman for the Louisiana Secretary of State's office. "That ...
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LDR: Millions in state income tax returns still uncashed
If you have a state tax refund owed to you, you have until September 6th to claim it before the money goes into unclaimed property. The Louisiana Department of Revenue mailed out notices on Monday. "We sent notice of unclaimed property letters to 17,976 individual and business taxpayers," says Byron Henderson...
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Inmate mistakenly released from OPSO jail
More trouble for the Orleans Parish Jail as an inmate is mistakenly released on Friday. Jail staff released Khalil Bryan, 30, who was being held on several charges, including possession of stolen property and drug paraphernalia, as well as resisting an officer. "The mistaken release of Khalil Bryant was a serious ...
Jul 26, 2025

Skrmetta enters U.S. Senate race, challenges Cassidy for GOP nod
You can add Eric Skrmetta to the growing list of Republicans challenging Bill Cassidy for the Republican Senate nomination. The New Orleans-area public service commissioner announced his candidacy in a video posted on Friday. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says while Skrmetts may be relatively known to voters in and...
Jul 26, 2025

Teens arrested for damaging St. Charles Parish golf course
Being grounded will be the least of these kids' worries. Seven teens, including six juveniles, are facing felony charges for causing damage to a golf course in St. Charles Parish. This happened at the Grand Ridge Golf Club. "They took two golf carts, went joy riding and really damaged a lot of the greens," sa...
Jul 25, 2025