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District Attorney Hillar Moore sues East Baton Rouge Parish, arguing his office is underfunded

The Advocate 25 Apr 2026
District Attorney Hillar Moore filed a lawsuit against the East Baton Rouge Metro Council and Mayor-President Sid Edwards in district court Thursday, arguing the local government is not funding his office to the level the law requires ... .
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Kennedy announces $32.2 million in aid for Cameron Parish, Louisiana DPS (John Kennedy)

Public Technologies 25 Apr 2026
This $32.2 million will help provide Cameron Parish and our public safety officials with electricity they can count on during harsh conditions," said Kennedy ... $1,246,022 to Cameron Parish for management costs associated with construction.
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Calendar: Upcoming events in Ascension Parish

Gonzales Weekly Citizen 24 Apr 2026
Here is a look at upcoming events in Ascension Parish ... The annual trail begins May 1 and continues until July 31 at participating businesses throughout Ascension Parish ... The event for Ascension Parish residents will be from 9 a.m.
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1 person connected to the shooting at Mall of Louisiana apprehended in Livingston Parish, officials say

The Advocate 24 Apr 2026
A person of interest, possibly tied to the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana on Thursday afternoon that killed 1 person and injured 5 others, was apprehended in Livingston Parish, according to the Sheriff’s Department ... .
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An Unthinkable Extreme of Domestic Violence: Killing Multiple Relatives

New York Times 24 Apr 2026
The Shreveport, La., slaying of eight children was an example of what experts call family annihilation ... .
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Parish netters qualify for State

Ouachita Citizen 23 Apr 2026
Vidalia senior Makenzie Watson, Delta Charter senior Luke Hargis, and Delta Charter’ seniors Adam Kemp and Layton Daye advanced to the state tennis tournament in Regional Tennis play Monday ... .
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Parish tracksters shine

Ouachita Citizen 23 Apr 2026
The competition was stout, considering the number of 5A traditional power schools, but several Concordia Parish athletes placed high Friday at the Battle of 318 at Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe ... .
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Lafayette Parish schools appeal judge’s order to halt movement on Comeaux closure

The Advocate 23 Apr 2026
Attorneys with the Lafayette Parish School System are asking an appeals court to step in after a Lafayette Parish judge told the district it couldn’t take any action regarding taking Comeaux High School offline until a hearing can be held ... .
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Livingston Parish deputy used excessive force while police dog bit man, lawsuit claims

The Advocate 23 Apr 2026
A man who says he was held down by a Livingston Parish sheriff’s deputy and simultaneously bitten by a police K-9, an incident captured on video, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Office ... .
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Ouachita Parish storm debris removal to end soon

Ouachita Citizen 23 Apr 2026
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is planning to hold a special meeting later this week to select an end date for debris removal efforts stemming from the January ice storm ... .
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Impaired driver arrested following January Ouachita Parish fatal crash

Ouachita Citizen 23 Apr 2026
On Jan. 27, shortly after 8 p.m., troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Hwy 80 at its intersection with Rowland Drive ... .
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Series covering Franklin Parish to premier April 27

Ouachita Citizen 23 Apr 2026
Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) continues its new statewide travel series LA64 Monday, April 27 at 8 pm with an episode uncovering the stories, landscapes, and traditions of Franklin Parish ... .
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See the higher median price for March home listings in Terrebonne Parish

Houma Today 23 Apr 2026
The median home in Terrebonne Parish listed for $235,000 in March, up 2.2% from the previous month's $229,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows ... Terrebonne Parish's median home was 1,772 square feet, listed at $139 per square foot.
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