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Good Reads: The Baton Rouge Book Drop is making reading more accessible to local kids
inRegister - Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
The Baton Rouge Book Drop began as a simple New Year’s resolution for founder Anne Thomas and her young children in 2021. “We would see the small, free libraries in parks and neighborhoods around East Baton Rouge, and some were stocked and some...
Lafayette Man Arrested in Drive-By Shooting on Louisiana Ave
Talk Radio 960AM - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
LAFAYETTE, LA – Lafayette Police have arrested 21-year-old Wendell Henry in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened Monday night (7/2) on Louisiana Avenue. According to investigators, Henry allegedly opened fire from a moving vehicle...
Congressional Bill Could Gut Funding for Louisiana Schools
Classic Rock 105.1 - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
Highlights The One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens federal funding for Acadiana school districts, already grappling with a $7 billion freeze in education grants Title I funding cuts would hit Lafayette, St. Martin, Vermilion, and Acadia parishes...
Louisiana Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJ The Department of Justice announced in Louisiana, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud...
Both St. Mary hospitals on 'at-risk' list
St. Mary Now - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
Ochsner St. Mary and the former Franklin Foundation Hospital appear on four U.S. senators’ list of institutions that are at risk of closure as the U.S. House neared a final vote Thursday on legislation changing the state-federal Medicaid program....
Infamous televangelist Jimmy Swaggart's death isn't the end... how scandal-ridden 'man of God' paved the way for a sinister new breed of celebrity preachers
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
When it came to preaching the Word of the Lord, fire-and-brimstone televangelist Jimmy Swaggart didn't care who he offended in his mission to persuade millions to let Jesus into their life. 'Don't try to bargain with Jesus - he's a Jew,' he roared...
Public workers in Louisiana can now be gifted $81 worth of food and drink for every holiday
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 3, 2025
Have you dropped off some Independence Day barbecue at your favorite government office yet? Elected officials and government employees may now be gifted $81 worth of food and drink per individual for state holidays and religious occasions under a...
Wednesday's Health Report: Experts share tips on finding time to get weekly-recommended exercise
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
BATON ROUGE — Staying active is one of the most important things we can do for our well-being. But finding time to exercise is not always easy. It is one of the biggest excuses most people have. The CDC says adults need at least 150 minutes of...
Louisiana lawmakers protected themselves and big business interests this session
Gambit - Louisiana
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Louisiana legislators clocked in during mid-April to start their regular lawmaking session, and the two months that followed were a lot to keep up with — especially with everything else going on in the world. From festivals and summertime...
Kaffy unveils creative empire, wellness movement to mark 25 years in dance
Premium Times
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July 3, 2025
Famous Nigerian dancer, choreographer, and fitness coach Kafayat Shafau, known as Kaffy, has launched a multi-platform ecosystem to transform Nigeria’s creative and wellness sectors to commemorate 25 years of a pioneering career in dance and...
Two Baton Rouge women among hundreds charged in fraud of programs for elderly, disabled
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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June 30, 2025
BATON ROUGE — Two women from Baton Rouge were charged with conspiracy after allegedly defrauding federal programs benefiting the elderly and disabled. Cody Hulbert, 41, and Britney McCoy, 31, were among hundreds of people nationwide charged in a...
Blue Bell Announces New Ice Cream Flavor in Louisiana & Texas
Gator 99.5 - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
(KNGT-FM) - As you're making your way to the store to gather everything for the Fourth of July cookout, be sure to pick up some Ice Cream, and it looks like we've got a new one to try out! It's always a good day when Blue Bell drops a new Ice...
Mia X cancels New Orleans Essence Fest performance with Master P: ‘I felt disrespected’
Gambit - Louisiana
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Acclaimed New Orleans bounce artist Mia X has announced she will not be performing at the annual Essence Festival of Culture July 6, citing a lack of respect and communication from fellow performer Percy “Master P” Miller and his producers, who...
2 adults injured in fire in West Baton Rouge Parish
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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June 30, 2025
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Two people were rushed to a hospital following a fire on Monday, June 30. According to the West Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire happened at a manufactured home on Nolan David Road. As of 5:45 p.m., crews...
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WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
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This south Louisiana company has found success building metal studs. Here's how.
Nola - Louisiana
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After he left Georgia Tech in 2019 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mateo Atwi returned to New Iberia and started a business with his brother Tiago creating buildings out of shipping containers. They built some modules for a medical clinic...
New Orleans man killed his girlfriend and buried her in St. Roch backyard, police say
Nola - Louisiana
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A man was arrested Saturday after New Orleans police say he reported shooting his girlfriend and burying her in a St. Roch backyard. Officers responded to the call at around 5:09 p.m. on Saturday in the 2000 block of Marigny Street, where they met...
In a Pickle: Court to Table restaurant and pickleball facility opens in Baton Rouge
inRegister - Louisiana
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June 30, 2025
A new experience has arrived in Baton Rouge with the highly anticipated opening of Court to Table, a restaurant and pickleball facility that promises entertainment for all. With six indoor courts, five covered courts, other outdoor games like...
New Orleans man killed his girlfriend and buried her in St. Roch backyard, police say
Nola - Louisiana
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A man was arrested Saturday after New Orleans police say he reported shooting his girlfriend and burying her in a St. Roch backyard, the ninth reported shooting to rock the New Orleans area on Saturday. Officers responded to the call at around...
Man takes plea deal ahead of trial in killing of a Baton Rouge child. Here's how he was sentenced.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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A man admitted that he used an assault rifle to gun down a middle schooler and fired the weapon at other teens during a 2022 encounter at a Baton Rouge gas station. A judge sentenced Cleveland Joseph Ely to 20 years Monday, but suspended 12 years...