
Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes proposed peace deal between U.S. and Iran
Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out against the proposed deal with Iran to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Cassidy says if it goes through, the deal makes the entire U.S.-led operation in vain. "If the initial goals were to make sure that Iran couldn't get a nuclear weapon, to keep them from getting...
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Franklinton woman originally from Australia indicted for illegal voting and false claim to citizenship
A 51-year-old Australian woman is facing up to five years in prison for allegedly illegally voting in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections. Denise Nataly Migliore is a legal permanent resident of Franklinton who allegedly registered to vote despite not being a U.S. citizen. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says she is ju...
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Governor Jeff Landry's teacher stipend plan raises concerns from public school districts
State lawmakers heard from school districts yesterday who are concerned about Governor Landry's plan for a $2,000 teacher stipend. Landry proposes using $168 million originally allocated for district operations to prevent teachers from taking a pay cut. Caldwell Parish School Board president Gary Cassels told legislato...
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10 arrested in St. Mary Parish Jail contraband case, including corrections deputy Earnest Ladday
A sting operation results in the arrests of 10 people, including a St. Mary Parish corrections deputy. Sheriff Gary Driskell says investigators launched "Operation Bear Trap" after getting information that 49-year-old Earnest Ladday was bringing contraband into the jail and giving it to certain inmates. Earne...
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Cam Jordan returning for final season in New Orleans
Cameron Jordan will return for a 16th season as a Saint. After meeting with the front office today, Jordan signed a one-year, incentive-heavy deal with New Orleans. Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak told WWL First News with Tommy Tucker that bringing back the three-time All-Pro is not just ceremonial. "He's got a legac...
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