LOCAL
BATON ROUGE, La. — In a pivotal move to safeguard equitable representation, a coalition of Metro Council members and residents from East Baton Rouge Parish has filed a federal lawsuit against the recently adopted district map, asserting it violates the Voting Rights Act and disenfranchises the African American community. The lawsuit,
EDUCATION
East Baton Rouge, La. – The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has announced three finalists for the superintendent position following a special meeting held on Friday, June 28. The board's decision came after two hours of public comments and deliberation. The finalists are: * Kevin George, Director of University
NATIONAL
ATLANTA — In a contentious first debate ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clashed over key issues, with Biden often struggling to counter Trump's barrage of falsehoods regarding the economy, illegal immigration, and the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Biden's performance,
SPORTS
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, setting the stage for a historic father-son duo in the NBA. LeBron James now has the chance to become teammates with his oldest son, Bronny, a milestone made possible
STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the bipartisan Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) additional authority to destroy foreign products that fail health inspections, ensuring that contaminated, unsafe, and mislabeled seafood imports do not
EDUCATION
Baton Rouge, La. — John K. Pierre, incoming Chancellor of Southern University and A&M College, addressed the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, sharing his vision for the university and the challenges ahead. Pierre, who will officially assume his new role on July 1, highlighted his plans for
LOCAL
ST. GEORGE, La. — The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed the incorporation of St. George on Thursday, solidifying its status as one of the state's largest cities. The court, by a narrow margin, dismissed claims that the city's organizers failed to adequately outline governance plans for its 100,
CNN is under fire for denying media credentials to every Black-owned media entity, including those based in Atlanta, for the upcoming presidential debate on Thursday. Despite granting over 600 media credentials, none were extended to Black-owned outlets, sparking accusations of systemic exclusion in a predominantly Black city. The decision has
SPORTS
BATON ROUGE, La. — Football enthusiasts and Southern University fans can now secure seats for the upcoming 2024 season as season tickets go on sale. Southern University Athletics announced the commencement of ticket sales on Monday, June 10, inviting fans to experience the excitement of Jaguar football firsthand at A.W.
NATIONAL
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is poised to significantly reduce the costs of phone calls for incarcerated individuals and their families, potentially bringing an end to the long-standing era of high telecom charges. Starting next month, the FCC plans to implement new rules that will drastically lower the current
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in a highly anticipated CNN Presidential Debate on Thursday, marking their first encounter since the 2020 election. The debate, hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, a crucial battleground state, will be broadcast live on CNN at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
STATE
BATON ROUGE, La. — Incarcerated men at Angola State Penitentiary have long been subjected to grueling field labor on the "Farm Line," enduring Louisiana's extreme heat with minimal protection or compensation. These workers toil without proper gear or pay for their first three years, later earning just
LOCAL
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Special Grand Jury has indicted four Baton Rouge police officers on charges related to the alleged coverup of a 2020 beating of a man in police custody, officials announced Tuesday. After months of deliberation, the grand jury handed down indictments against former Deputy Chief and current
LOCAL
BAKER, La. — Reconstruction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park kicked off today, bringing exciting new features to the beloved community space next to the Baker Municipal Center. The highlight of the renovations is a 35-inch SkyRun Zip Track with a Zero-G Seat, designed to make playtime more fun
STATE
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana has become the first state to require the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, a move driven by a GOP-dominated legislature under newly elected Republican Governor Jeff Landry. This legislation mandates a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in "large, easily
POLITICS
WASHINGTON – In a landmark decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing firearms, reinforcing a similar Louisiana law passed in 2014. The ruling was praised by the former state legislators who championed the Louisiana measure. The decision allays concerns that Louisiana&