Sweeping tax overhaul in Louisiana hits snag on sales tax expansion
But House lawmakers voted 71-23 to make a temporary 0.40% sales tax increase permanent. Lawmakers shaved off 0.05% to bring ...
Demolition of New Orleans' old Six Flags Park delayed due to contractor issue
Demolition plans for the abandoned 227-acre park are on hold until Smoot Consulting gets the required certification or a new contractor is chosen.
Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments
The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, adding to uncertainty about legislation such as ...
Judge blocks Louisiana mandate to display Ten Commandments in schools
A federal judge stopped the Louisiana mandate requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments in the classroom.
Defensive rebounding an early red flag for Kansas State basketball ahead of LSU game
For all that Kansas State basketball has done well through two games, defensive rebounding remains a concern with LSU up next ...
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12 Louisiana College Football Traditions Better Than a Live Tiger
On Saturday, LSU brought back the “tradition” of having a live tiger at the football game. This was done at the behest of the ...
Teachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave
Teachers in three Massachusetts communities fighting for new contracts have pushed forward with their demands as parents ...
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A veteran of America's fight for independence is buried in the Baton Rouge National Cemetery
Today, the former fort site is occupied by the Louisiana State Capitol, which stands in the background ... St. Francisville was its capital beneath a lone star flag on a blue background. "Texas uses ...