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After earlier doubts, Louisiana teachers union backs constitution change that will raise pay
After initial hesitation, Louisiana’s largest teachers’ union now supports an amendment to the state constitution backed by ...
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Five top public defenders who criticized new Louisiana law are losing their jobs
The news comes one year after the Louisiana Legislature passed a bill giving the state more power over public defense.
Many PD: ICE detains 9 people who were in the U.S. illegally
The Many Police Department shared on social media that a traffic stop on March 12 resulted in ICE detaining nine people who were in the country illegally.
State Rep. DeWitt says Constitutional Amendment #2 will yield teacher pay raises
Nine people have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in trying to distribute meth in Avoyelles Parish.
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Louisiana faith leaders urge Gov. Landry to halt executions
Louisiana religious leaders gathered outside the State Capitol to protest the return of the death penalty in our state.
Caddo, Natchitoches public defenders contracts axed by governor’s appointee
The public defenders say they will continue advocating "on behalf of the Public Defense System in opposition to any abuse of ...
Judge Koch to retire from Ninth Judicial District Court
The Honorable Judge Patricia Koch from the Ninth Judicial District Court will retire from her role on October 15, 2025. Governor Landry issued an executive order on March 6, calling for a special ...
Gov. Landry signs order for ‘Gulf of America’ change to all state laws, documents
Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order that directs state agencies to change all references to the Gulf of Mexico in ...
Sandy Bertman, wife of former LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, dies at 87
Sandy Bertman, the wife of former LSU baseball coach and athletics director Skip Bertman, died on Thursday at the age of 87.