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Letters: Taxpayer dollars should not fund religious education
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (316+ words) Noting that the difference in public school education and private school education includes private schools" ability to teach religion, I oppose the use of my tax dollars to fund religion classes/instruction. Students from different schools gather during a rally…...
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2+ day, 3+ hour ago (34+ words) The Advocate Region Transit Authority CEO Lona Edwards Hankins in front of the board during a RTA special meeting at the RTA building in New Orleans, Saturday, May 9, 2026....
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2+ day, 2+ hour ago (30+ words) The Advocate Regional Transit Authority's board of commissioner Barbara Major attends an RTA special meeting at the RTA building in New Orleans, Saturday, May 9, 2026....
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2+ day, 2+ hour ago (26+ words) The Advocate Manego Ramey attends a Region Transit Authority special meeting at the RTA building in New Orleans, Saturday, May 9, 2026....
Alpha Phi Alpha national fraternity: Southern members will be expelled if hazing rumors are true
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) Students are seen on the campus of Southern University near the John B. Cade Library after a threat was made Tuesday, September 30, 2025, which caused the building to be evacuated and triggered a law enforcement response. Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity has issued…...
Should Louisiana towns get rid of fluoride in their water? This bill would give them theoption.
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (618+ words) A faucet drips during an arctic blast, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Murphy's Express in Baton Rouge, La. Local governments could hold a vote to stop adding fluoride to their public water systems under a proposal advancing in the Louisiana Legislature, resurfacing…...
Driver arrested after injuring at least 13 at Louisiana Lao New Year Festival, officials say
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (443+ words) Kevin Boulom bangs an oversized drum. The 2026 Louisiana Lao New Year Festival parade rolled through Lanexang Village in Coteau, La on Sat. , April 4, 2026. Buddhist monks from around the country lead the celebration held on the grounds of Wat Thammarattanaram Temple....
Saints leaving door open for Cam Jordan return as defensive end remains unsigned
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) PHOENIX " As Cam Jordan remains unsigned, the New Orleans Saints aren't shutting the door on his possible return. Coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that the team would "continue to have conversations" with the 36-year-old about whether Jordan will play a…...
Police search for Eunice man accused of attempted kidnapping, high-speed chase
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (245+ words) Police are searching for a Eunice man accused of attempting to kidnap his young son and leading officers on a high-speed chase, according to the Eunice Police Department. Jacolby Nunez, 37, was already wanted for failure to appear on a charge…...
Buc-ee's to open Lafayette store next summer, company confirms
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (408+ words) The Buc-ee's store planned for Lafayette could be open by July 2027, a company spokesperson said Thursday. Despite an earlier document that indicated the opening would not happen until 2028, the project is now scheduled to open in about 18 months at the…...