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22.5 hours in the 225: Things to do around Baton Rouge, according to a new social series
225 Magazine
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July 3, 2025
When 225 published the latest edition of our signature guide to 225 things to do in the Capital Region this spring, we kept No. 225 open-ended. Since we have way more than 225 things to do in the Capital Region, we left that one up to you. Readers...
Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly trafficking 15-year-old for sex, purchasing child porn
The Advocate - Louisiana
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A Baton Rouge man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly trafficking a 15-year-old child for sex. Louisiana State Police arrested and booked Carlos Montano, 32, into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison on a count of trafficking of children for sexual...
Louisiana LEAP scores show student improvement in NWLA
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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SHREVEPORT, La. - The Louisiana Department of Education has released the latest results from the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP), and the findings show promising academic gains for students in multiple districts — particularly in...
Lawsuit: Former Baton Rouge mayor's staffer hit activist with a chair, video captured assault
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
A Baton Rouge activist is suing a former East Baton Rouge Parish mayoral staffer, saying she hit him with a chair during an argument at a nightclub. Walter "Geno" McLaughlin said Courtney Scott, who at the time was an assistant chief...
Federal appeals court upholds block of Texas immigration law
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth - Texas
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EAGLE PASS, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Barbed wire and a wall obstruct access to a road underpass near the U.S.-Mexican border, November 30, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images) NEW ORLEANS - A federal...
Texas’ immigration law is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
WFAA 8 - Texas
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July 4, 2025
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling means that Senate Bill 4, which allows local police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants, continues to be blocked. TEXAS, USA — In a late-night ruling Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of...
Editorial: New passenger train service is a welcome addition to closely connected region
Nola - Louisiana
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For the first time in almost 20 years, Gulf Coast residents will be able to take a train back and forth from New Orleans and Mobile, with stops in between. We are glad to see the service back on track. Increasing connectivity along the Gulf Coast,...
Nell Nolan: St. Elizabeth's Guild, PRC Julia Jump
Nola - Louisiana
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Guild Posts! History told the story, while the present and future claimed firm foundations. All of this fused at the recent 2025 Volunteer Activists Awards Luncheon given by St. Elizabeth’s Guild in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New Orleans...
Understanding Medicare: A comprehensive guide in Louisiana
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 4, 2025
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Medicare experts are meeting with recipients, soon-to-be recipients, and loved ones to help understand the Medicare system. Shreveport Steppin’ Seniors stay active through line dancing At Medicare 101,...
'Big, beautiful bill': Louisiana lawmakers react to bill heading to President Trump's desk
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 4, 2025
Louisiana lawmakers are reacting to the House passing President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders...
Live Blog: Disney Parks at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Laughing Place
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July 4, 2025
Disney is down here in New Orleans, so we are too! This weekend, we’re at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans and exploring the Disney Parks offerings. Follow along below! Refresh Doobie Moseley Doobie is a co-owner of...
Romanian man pleads guilty to access device fraud in Louisiana
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
Michael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of JusticeMichael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of Justice Acting U.S. Attorney Michael...
New Foundation Launches to Support Hunger and Education Programs in New Orleans
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
A new foundation based in New Orleans is offering up to $40,000 in grants to support local nonprofits focused on hunger relief and education equity.The Shapiro Family Foundation opened its first grant cycle this week, targeting community...
Love, Culture, and Community: An Artistic Viewpoint of How New Orleans is “Made Like This”
Essence
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July 2, 2025
Black joy, artistry, and resilience are woven deeply into the fabric of New Orleans. Our beautiful people, our rich history, and our deeply personal stories of both pain and progression remain alive and well in the Crescent City, thanks to local...
Plant-Based In The Big Easy: Where To Eat Vegan In New Orleans
Essence
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July 2, 2025
Crawfish. Alligator. Shrimp. Oysters. Sausage. Pork. Smothered chicken. Meat is often central to some of the signature meals that locals and visitors alike clamor for in New Orleans. And for those who enjoy it all, from seafood to wild meats, lean...
Texas may not enforce migrant arrest law, US appeals court rules
Yahoo News
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By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -Texas authorities may not enforce a Republican-backed state law that would let them arrest and prosecute people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a divided federal appeals court ruled late on...
University hosts diverse religious affiliations despite statewide contention on religion in schools
North Texas Daily
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Religion has become a topic of contention when mixed with education, which, according to the Texas Tribune, has had a statewide push in the last few Texas legislative sessions. This session, multiple bills introduced and passed brought religion...
Divided US appeals court blocks enforcement of Texas state immigration law
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -Texas authorities may not enforce a Republican-backed state law that would let them arrest and prosecute people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a divided federal appeals court ruled late Thursday....
Louisiana students make gains in math, see some declines in English on 2025 LEAP tests
Nola - Louisiana
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Louisiana’s younger students made modest gains on state tests this spring while high schoolers saw a slight overall decline, according to LEAP test scores released Thursday. This year’s results are a mixed bag for the state, which saw student...
Religious liberty ‘the best blessing’ America has, Baptist immigrants say
Baptist Press - Tennessee
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July 3, 2025
NASHVILLE (BP) – For distributing the Bible and sharing the Gospel in the Soviet Union, Aleksei Kharlamov’s great-grandfather was sent to Siberia and never heard from again. His grandfather and father both were persecuted for being Baptist...