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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins parents of Nolan Wells to renew calls for federal investigationCivil rights attorney Ben Crump to join parents of Nolan Wells renewing calls for federal investigation

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EBR mayor-president wants to retool blight remediation program, redirect fundingBATON ROUGE — Following several WBRZ Investigative Unit reports on blight in the city-parish, Mayor-President Sid Edwards sat down with WBRZ's Bess Casserleigh to talk about progress made in combating blight and his thoughts on the current blight outreach program, which costs taxpayers more than $165,000 a year.

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Louisiana health officials push to reduce sleep-related infant deathsBATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services joined Gov. Jeff Landry in reminding parents and caregivers that a safe sleep environment can help prevent unexpected infant deaths.

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Louisiana Senator John Kennedy considering a run for presidencyBATON ROUGE — Louisiana Senator John Kennedy mentioned that he is considering a run for president during an interview on NBC News'

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Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa PikeTENNESSEE — The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike’s stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital.

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Louisiana secures nearly $175,000 a year to launch veteran business support centerLouisiana will soon have a new Veterans Business Outreach Center after the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and The Boot helped secure nearly $175,000 per year for five years in federal funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Millions who need flood insurance the most dont have it as flawed federal program raises pricesWASHINGTON (AP) — In eastern Kentucky, Libby Honeycutt listened upstairs to the sound of glass breaking below as floodwaters tore apart her house. Twenty-six miles to the south, Ronald Conley rescued his dogs from his elevated house with a pontoon boat. Jennifer Campbell heard the screams from across the river of a neighbor desperate for rescue.

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Justice Department awards $1M federal grant to support cyber abuse victimsThe U.S. DOJ has awarded a $1,000,000 grant to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office to combat technology-facilitated abuse, launch a statewide victim response protocol, and support survivors of cybercrimes.

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Gator Task Force targets violent crime with federal, state and local partners across LouisianaSHREVEPORT — Zachary Keller, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, along with the FBI New Orleans Field Office and other local and state officials, announced the formation of the Gator Task Force on Monday.

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Diesel relief during Louisiana harvest season could save sugarcane farmers millionsBATON ROUGE — Louisiana farmers are getting temporary relief from state penalties on dyed diesel as harvest season gets underway. Diesel prices are averaging about $6 a gallon in Louisiana, adding to the cost of moving crops and agricultural products from fields to processing facilities. Gov. Jeff Landry says rising wages and increased economic activity…

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Southern University plans to use federal funding to help update energy infrastructureBATON ROUGE — Southern University is receiving $3.3 million in federal funding as the campus deals with repeated power outages that have disrupted student life.

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Six Donaldsonville residents sentenced in connection with drug trafficking ringDONALDSONVILLE — Six people were sentenced after federal agents busted a drug trafficking operation in Ascension Parish in 2024.

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Denham Springs softball umpire sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for child pornographyA former Denham Springs softball umpire was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography, federal officials announced Thursday.

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More than 160,000 pounds of meat bearing false USDA inspection labels recalledMore than 83 tons of meat are being recalled across the U.S. because the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped out with falsified inspection stickers, the Department of Agriculture said.

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Metro Council OKs new agreement for planned Sports Illustrated Resort in downtown Baton RougeBATON ROUGE — The Metro Council on Wednesday approved Mayor-President Sid Edwards to execute a new agreement related to the planned Sports Illustrated Resort in downtown Baton Rouge.

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Jury rules in favor of fired BRPD officer, city-parish in BRAVE Cave caseBATON ROUGE — A federal jury ruled in favor of a Baton Rouge Police officer and the city-parish in a lawsuit tied to the department's BRAVE Cave operated by the now-disbanded BRPD Street Crimes Unit.

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Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over high diesel prices ahead of harvestA state of emergency has been issued by Gov. Jeff Landry in response to record-high diesel prices ahead of peak harvest season in Louisiana.

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Sen. Kennedy announces $14.2 million in federal funding for Louisiana HBCUsSix Louisiana HBCUs will receive $14.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support students and boost the state's workforce.

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Candidates for 5th Congressional District participate in forum MondayCandidates for the 5th Congressional District answered questions about inflation, the Iran war, a new farm bill and Congress' obligations to regulate AI during a forum on Monday

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Gov. Landry discusses fuel prices following a 90-day diesel export ban proposalBATON ROUGE — Governor Jeff Landry joined CNBC on Monday to discuss fuel prices following his 90-day diesel export ban proposal.

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