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71 Arrested And 56 Officers Injured In DC Capital Building Riot

Jan 07, 2021 04:41PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

As of noon on January 7th, more than 70 individuals were arrested in Washington DC on charges ranging from curfew violations, unlawful entry, and unlawful possession of a weapon...

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Congress Passes $900 Billion COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Dec 22, 2020 01:04PM ● By News Desk

U.S. House and Senate approve a $900 billion stimulus bill that, if signed by President Donald Trump, will provide more aid to struggling small businesses and send a second round of direct payments to Americans

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LT Gov. Billy Nungesser Blasts New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell - Personal Agenda Over State Tourism

Dec 15, 2020 02:01PM ● By News Desk

Mayor Cantrell wants no part of Lauren Daigle or worldwide exposure for New Orleans or Louisiana... Actions Thwart Plans to Move Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve Celebration.

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Lafayette Parish: Low Voter Turnout Leads To Close Election

Dec 06, 2020 01:48PM ● By Staff Writer

With all precincts reporting in Lafayette Parish for the December 5th run-off election, the LA Sec of States office has released the unofficial results...

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One Arrested After Accidental Gun Fire During Protest In Downtown Lafayette

Oct 04, 2020 05:11PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Suspect arrested after accidentally discharging his semi-automatic weapon in a crowd of peaceful protesters in Lafayette...

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MAYOR-PRESIDENT GUILLORY OPTS-IN LAFAYETTE PARISH BARS

Sep 23, 2020 05:10PM ● By News Desk

LFT Parish falls below 5% COVID-19 positivity rate for two consecutive weeks, thus qualifying for Phase 3 reopening of bars in the parish to open for on-premises consumption at the full extent authorized by the Governor’s current proclamation.

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LCG Responds To Misinformation About Lafayette Evacuation Shelters

Aug 31, 2020 05:19PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Accusations and reports inferring that Lafayette will not support Hurricane Laura evacuees FALSE!

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Lafayette City-Parish To Receive $7.1 Million for COVID Relief Efforts

Aug 10, 2020 01:20PM ● By News Desk

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced that the Lafayette City-Parish government is receiving more than $7.1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds...

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Louisiana governor and treasurer resolve dispute over unclaimed property; constitutional amendment advances

Jun 25, 2020 01:57PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana’s governor and treasurer have ended their fight over how to handle unclaimed assets held by the state, allowing a potential constitutional amendment to protect that money to move forward...

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Officials: Louisiana's Unemployment Fund Can Last 16 Weeks at Current Spending Rate

May 15, 2020 03:13PM ● By News Desk

Louisiana’s unemployment insurance fund contains about $840 million, enough to maintain the current unprecedented rate of spending for about 16 weeks, officials said...

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Mayor-President Josh Guillory To Push For Repeal Of Newly Formed Taxing Districts

Feb 18, 2020 01:28PM ● By News Desk

Guillory believes that introduction and consideration of the ordinance will provide an opportunity for further community discussion surrounding these controversial new entities with taxing powers...

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District Attorney Issues Request for LUS and LUS Fiber Investigation Materials

Feb 13, 2020 11:10AM ● By News Desk

Mayor-President Josh Guillory confirmes that his administration will comply with a request from District Attorney Keith Stutes for documents related to internal investigations...

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Louisiana Republican Legislators Hope to Find Common Ground With Democratic Governor

Feb 11, 2020 03:11PM ● By Staff Writer

Though they hold large Republican majorities, Louisiana legislative leaders on Tuesday pledged to address difficult issues with legislation the Democratic governor would be willing to sign...

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Illegal Southwest Border Crossings Continue To Decline And CBP Discovers The Longest Cross-Border Tunnel In History

Feb 11, 2020 02:56PM ● By News Desk

Declines show effective Trump Administration initiatives to control border crossings while CBP helps seize longest cross-border drug tunnel in history...

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Independent Auditor Called In To Investigation Possible Wrongdoing With LUS

Feb 06, 2020 05:40PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Louisiana State Police to be asked to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by some LUS employees who reportedly deleted company emails and records...

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