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19 Students Hospitalized After Louisiana School Bus Crash
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A Grant Parish school bus crash on Highway 71 north of Montgomery involved 21 students, with 19 hospitalized and two airlifted to a trauma center; authorities reported no confirmed fatalities and Louisiana State Police are leading the investigation, while the school district thanked first responders and urged privacy for those affected.
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Marcus Bell
The school district did right thanking the responders first after 19 students ended up in hospitals.
U.S. Mortgage Holders Hold Record $18 Trillion in Home Equity
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U.S. mortgage holders held a record $18 trillion in home equity in Q2 2026; 41.1% of mortgaged homes were equity-rich, with Vermont at 78.9% and Louisiana at 17.5%.
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Derek Foss
Even with this record total those 813000 underwater borrowers remind us the housing market still has weak spots.
LSU overcomes first-half turnovers to defeat Louisiana Tech 45-14
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LSU overcame a sluggish first half marked by turnovers and two red-zone interceptions to beat Louisiana Tech 45-14, with Sam Leavitt and the offense struggling early before pulling away in the second half. The Tigers’ defense dominated early, holding Tech to zero rushing and passing yards at times, while Leavitt rebounded to add multiple touchdowns as LSU secured the win.
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Chris Dalton
The defense completely dominated early and that allowed the offense time to settle down.
From Normandy to Monaco: Leo XIV’s French roots
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— Sep 8, 2026
Genealogical research traces Pope Leo XIV's ancestry through French migrations from Normandy and Monaco to Louisiana and Chicago.
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
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Tropical Storm Edouard could strengthen into a hurricane nearing Louisiana, Texas
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— Sep 1, 2026
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Jared Kim
Storm track maps always shift so much in these early stages, hope everyone near the coast is paying attention and not waiting till the last minute.
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Tropical Storm Edouard could strengthen before Texas-Louisiana landfall
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— Sep 1, 2026
Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf and is tracking toward the Texas-Louisiana coast, with tropical-storm warnings and flood watches in effect as forecasters warn of heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential flooding. Forecasts indicate Edouard could make landfall along the northwest Gulf coast this week, bringing widespread rainfall across Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana.
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Jared Kim
Hope folks along the coast are watching the track closely, these things can jog last minute.
Louisiana Girl Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba, First Since 2013
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— Aug 23, 2026
Eight-year-old Lillian Smart of Ruston, Louisiana died from a Naegleria fowleri brain infection believed to have been contracted while swimming in Lake Claiborne. Health officials note Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare and almost always fatal, with this case adding to Louisiana’s lethal history of the amoeba since 2011 as the community rallies in support.
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Louisiana Climate Lawfare Bill Weakened By Activist Amendment At Last Minute
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— May 27, 2026
The Louisiana State Senate passed an amendment to the proposed Louisiana Energy Protection Act maintaining a climate litigation carveout Wednesday. House Bill 804 aims to create the Louisiana Energy Protection Act…
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Louisiana Republican Who Voted to Convict Trump Blasted by His State's GOP
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— Feb 14, 2021
Louisiana Republicans condemned the vote of Louisiana GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who joined Senate Democrats on Saturday in voting to convict former President Donald Trump of the article of impeachment against him…
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Tottenham Hotspur Share Training Ground Photos Ahead of Aston Villa Match
Official Spurs account posts routine pre-match training photos highlighting squad fitness and Pedro Porro's return. Reaction is mostly neutral-positive with light banter; no strong ideological split.
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Court Strikes Down Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments In Schools
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— Jun 21, 2025
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional. Louisiana has become the first state to require public schools to…
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Louisiana Senator Suggests Trump Should Withdraw From Race
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— Aug 21, 2023
A Republican Louisiana senator suggested that former President Donald Trump should withdraw from the 2024 Republican presidential race. Republican Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy told CNN host Kasie Hunt on Sunday’s “State…
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STEVE MILLOY: Louisiana Larceny And President Trump’s Lousy Friends
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— Feb 16, 2026
President Donald Trump has a lousy friend in Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. The governor recently unveiled a new plan purporting to align Louisiana with the president’s bid to make America the world’s undisputed…
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Louisiana Becomes First State To Require Public Schools Display Ten Commandments
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— Jun 19, 2024
Louisiana is set to become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms under a bill signed into law by Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday, The Associated…
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Louisiana 15-Year-Old Sentenced Juvenile Life Newborn Murder
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— Aug 28, 2026
A 15-year-old girl in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced to juvenile life, meaning she will remain in custody until she turns 21, for the 2025 murder of her full-term newborn whose body was found in a tote in her bedroom. Prosecutors had sought to try her as an adult for first-degree murder, but the court denied that transfer due to her age, and the judge formally adjudicated the case in the juvenile system.
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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SpaceX Unveils Starbase Louisiana Spaceport
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— Aug 24, 2026
Louisiana officials announced SpaceX will build a spaceport on Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish near Abbeville, highlighting thousands of jobs and long-term economic growth as a defining moment for the state. The plan, backed by aerospace-friendly laws and legislature actions, remains subject to questions about attendance at the event and the project’s footprint, including potential launch facilities and a footprint smaller than the marshland it occupies.
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Evacuation Issued After Louisiana Business Explosion
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— Aug 22, 2025
An explosion at a business in Roseland, Louisiana on Friday forced authorities to issue a mandatory evacuation for residents in the area, as a towering plume of smoke filled the sky and emergency responders scrambled to…
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Rare ‘Spontaneous Triplets’ Born in Louisiana
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— Oct 17, 2023
Naturally conceived identical triplets — Claire Elizabeth, Ella Katherine and Lily Caroline Cordaro — were born in Louisiana in August. According to the hospital statement , natural triplets, or “spontaneous triplets,”…
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Louisiana Mom Thinks She Has a Stomach Bug, but Realizes It Is Her Baby
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— Apr 7, 2022
A Louisiana mom received a surprise delivery on April 1. Victoya Venise gave birth to her second child while on a business trip in Georgia, but this was not what she expected. Venise’s doctors originally told her that…
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McEnany Blasts Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana Abortion Restrictions
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— Jun 29, 2020
Conservatives are voicing their outrage after the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that placed restrictions on doctors who perform abortions. In a statement on Monday, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh…
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
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Supreme Court Tosses Louisiana Map, Reshaping Redistricting Fight
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— Apr 29, 2026
A closely watched redistricting battle out of Louisiana reached a turning point Wednesday, as the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the state’s most recent congressional map, setting off new questions about…
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Louisiana National Guard Ends Eight-Month New Orleans Deployment
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— Aug 24, 2026
After eight months of security operations in the French Quarter, the Louisiana National Guard concluded its New Orleans deployment on Aug. 31, having conducted over 4,000 patrols, logged 31,162 patrol hours and aided in 171 arrests. Gov. Jeff Landry and local law enforcement officials credited the mission with improving safety, while residents expressed mixed views on the Guard’s presence and its impact on daily life.
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Louisiana Man’s Chilling Warning Preceded Deadly Massacre of 8 Children
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— Apr 20, 2026
A Louisiana community is grappling with an unthinkable tragedy after a man fatally shot eight children inside a home in Shreveport, following a disturbing warning to relatives just hours earlier. According to the New…
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Louisiana State Lawmaker Decides to Join the Republican Party
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— Apr 11, 2023
A Democrat in the Louisiana House is switching parties. According to The Advocate, Democrat State Rep. Jeremy LaCombe shared Monday he is joining the Republican Party. Another Democrat, Rep. Francis Thompson, also…
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Republicans Gain Historic Power After Louisiana Democrat Switches Parties
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— Mar 20, 2023
The Democratic drift to the left has led to a history-making political event in Louisiana. Citing the incompatibility of Democratic Party positions with his Christian faith, formerly Democratic state Rep. Francis…
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NCT 127 Fans Hype “Punch” Performance Clip from Seoul Concert
Fan reactions to NCT 127's “Punch” performance during NEO CITY: THE REDLINE tour in Seoul are overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic, centered on nostalgia, excitement, and praise for the staging, with no meaningful opposition observed.
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