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US & Canada · Baton RougeThe Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a congressional map in Louisiana to remain in place for the next election. The court said that it would wait to act on the merits of the case until it has decided a similar dispute out of Alabama that is set to be argued next term. The three liberal justices, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, dissented.See the Story
Justices nix 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeThe Voting Systems Commission has been investigating the needs and wants of the public for months. There has been a push to replace the machines that have been in service since the early 2000s. The commission is leaning towards machines that tabulate handwritten ballots and have multiple archival checkpoints in the process.See the Story
What does commission recommend for Louisiana's next voting system? Well, everything
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Baton Rouge · Baton RougeThe shooting happened at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Millerville Greens Blvd. The incident began as a verbal argument between a customer and an employee. Police say the two agreed to meet outside where a physical altercation took place. As the employees returned to the store, multiple shots were fired.See the Story
Argument about food order leads to customer shooting employee, Baton Rouge police say
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeDrew Bianco is the 10th LSU player to enter the NCAA transfer portal this summer. Bianco has one year of eligibility left as a result of the COVID-19 extension every player received during the 2020 season. He played in 34 games this year as he battled hamstring and shoulder injuries.See the Story
LSU baseball utility player Drew Bianco reportedly enters transfer portal
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeMore than 12,000 people will have access to the new dental coverage starting July 1. The new coverage includes: diagnostic servicespreventive servicesrestorative servicesendodonticsperiodonticsoral and maxillofacial surgeryorthodonticsemergency care. Governor John Bel Edwards signed the Act 450 bill into law that made the new coverage possible.See the Story
La. Medicaid expands dental coverage for adults with disabilities
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeWEST BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Tiffany Lynn Howard, 37, AKA, ‘Big Poppa,’ was arrested earlier this month. Howard was captured almost 70 days after the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help locating the suspect. The 37-year-old is charged with one count of Felony Theft and one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.Bail for 'Big Poppa' was set at $10,500.See the Story
WBRSO confirms arrest of female suspect nicknamed, ‘Big Poppa’
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeReports of mosquitoes with West Nile virus are increasing across the country and several people have been confirmed to be infected by the potentially dangerous disease. The Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District is testing mosquito larvae found in standing water throughout the county and is using mosquito fish and BVA Larvacide oils to eradicate the pest.See the Story
LDH finds massive uptick in West Nile Virus samples
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeToday-Sunday: Enhanced moisture to our south over the Gulf of Mexico will lead to continued daily showers and thunderstorms. The farther north you are, the less you will see. Despite this, everyone has decent chances of rain each day. Grab those umbrellas! With all the rain we’ve already seen, a small risk of flooding will linger on Thursday, Friday and Saturday due to more widespread coverage of the rain expected.See the Story
Thursday Morning: Rain continues into the weekend with rising flood concerns
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Fish · Baton RougeThe reef is composed of nine different structures made of concrete, recycled gas pipe, and sweet gum trees. The trees, LDWF says, will attract fish and promote algae growth, while the plastic will maintain the structure for a long time. LDWF hopes the artificial reef will help promote habitat growth and offer new fishing opportunities for anglers.See the Story
Artificial reef deployed in Grand Bayou Reservoir
Baton Rouge · Baton RougeSAN ANTONIO - Four people are facing charges and two face the possibility of the death penalty for responsibility in what is the "deadliest human smuggling incident in history," one Homeland Security agent told CNN.Homero Zamorano Jr., 45, is the alleged driver of the trailer that carried over 60 people, 53 of whom died from heat exhaustion and dehydration.See the Story
Four facing charges, including federal charges, for involvement in deaths of 53 migrants
Baton Rouge · Baton RougeSid Fournet was an All-American for the Tigers in 1954 and went on to play seven seasons in the NFL. Younger brother Emile was a member of the Chinese Bandits, probably the most celebrated third string in college football history. He was a right tackle on defense and left guard on offense.See the Story
LSU book excerpt: Emile Fournet highlighted family football legacy with role on 1958 team
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