STATE
Louisiana Law Enables Unregulated Firms to Profit from Veterans' Disability Claims Louisiana has enacted a contentious law allowing unregulated companies to profit from the disability claims of American veterans. Gov. Jeff Landry let Senate Bill 159 become law without signing or vetoing it, balancing corporate sponsors and numerous critics,
NATIONAL
As the 2024 election rapidly approached, BET News hosted a critical conversation titled “What’s at Stake,” featuring three influential Black politicians who are deeply connected to our communities. Moderated by esteemed journalist Ed Gordon, the discussion brought together California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, and Texas Congresswoman
SPORTS
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. — The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) is teaming up with the Douglas L. Williams Educational & Athletic Foundation to host the Doug Williams Football Camp. The event will take place on June 22 from 9 a.m. to
BUSINESS
BATON ROUGE, La. – East Baton Rouge Parish residents and business owners will soon benefit from a 20 percent discount on flood insurance premiums, officials announced. In a recent press release, the Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome confirmed the upcoming discount. Mayor-President Broome proudly announced that East Baton Rouge Parish
BUSINESS
BATON ROUGE, La. — The former Crestmark Bank building in Baton Rouge has been sold for $1.67 million, according to sales documents filed Wednesday with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court. William Novak acquired the 7,200-square-foot property through Novak LA Properties LLC from BCMVM LLC, represented by
STATE
Representative Denise Marcelle Leads Opposition Against Proposed Legislation, Advocates for Inclusive Library Spaces BATON ROUGE, La. — In a pivotal decision, the Louisiana House Committee, in a session marked by impassioned debate, voted to reject two bills that threatened intellectual freedom and library access. Advocates rallied against the proposed legislation, led