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Louisiana weighs shortening prison sentences for those who earn associate's degrees
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (238+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) " A bill is advancing through the Louisiana Legislature with bipartisan support that would shorten criminal sentences for incarcerated people who attain associate's degrees. House Bill 111 by Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, was advanced unanimously Tuesday…...
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to shield how athletic departments spend public money
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (936+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) " Opponents of a bill to shield how Louisiana's public universities spend their revenue on college athletes warn it's a slippery slope, as it would be the first time the state hides how public money is…...
Sunshine locks in as Southeast Louisiana enjoys one of the best stretches of the season
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (762+ words) Sunny skies and warm temperatures take over Southeast Louisiana through Friday before a cold front brings a brief, light rain chance to the weekend. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - This afternoon is exactly what spring in Southeast Louisiana is supposed to feel…...
Heart of Louisiana: Chimp Haven
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (369+ words) fox8live. com KEITHVILLE, La. (WVUE) - A unique sanctuary in the northwest part of the state is giving hundreds of chimpanzees a second chance at life. The simian residents of Caddo Parish's Chimp Haven, located about 22 miles southwest of Shreveport, were being…...
Louisiana oil, gas industry monitors stalemate over Strait of Hormuz
2+ week, 1+ day ago (457+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Strait of Hormuz remains a big sticking point between the United States and Iran amid a fragile ceasefire. President Trump has ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports to force Iran to open the Strait and…...
What colleges are in the hunt for the top 2027 football recruits in Louisiana
2+ week, 3+ day ago (263+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - High school football is king in Louisiana. It bears that out in the recruiting rankings, and the amount of players from "The Boot" that make it to the NFL. The 2027 recruiting class is no different. There's five…...
Baton Rouge rapper NBA Ben10 critically wounded in Houston double shooting, reports say
2+ week, 5+ day ago (154+ words) HOUSTON (WVUE) - Multiple media outlets report Baton Rouge rapper NBA Ben10 was among two people critically injured in a shooting at a Houston restaurant late Wednesday night. A Houston TV station reported one of the victims was Ben Anthony Fields, known…...
After Baton Rouge Amber Alert, police urge parents not to leave kids in cars
2+ week, 5+ day ago (354+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana law enforcement is warning parents that children can be taken in seconds after an Amber Alert in Baton Rouge ended with a young boy found safe inside a stolen truck. Police said baby Ian Castellanos…...
Louisiana Senate passes bill that would cut job of Orleans" incoming clerk of criminal court
2+ week, 6+ day ago (408+ words) The bill was authored by state Sen. Jay Morris (R-Monroe), who says Orleans Parish should be in line with the rest of Louisiana and have one court clerk managing criminal and civil cases. "Orleans Parish is the only parish in…...
Louisiana lawmakers push tax breaks to grow aerospace industry
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (332+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - Louisiana lawmakers are moving to expand the state's aerospace industry by offering tax breaks aimed at attracting major private investment. Backers of the plan say Louisiana is trying to compete with states such as Florida, Texas,…...