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5 monkeys dead, 3 on the loose as Tulane arrives to assist in Mississippi interstate crash

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From 'Louisiana Lockup' to Laos: ICE removed potential citizen despite judge's order, ACLU says

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Some Louisiana state workers could be furloughed if shutdown continues, Gov. Jeff Landry says

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'Aggressive' monkeys leaving Tulane escape in Mississippi crash, killed by authorities

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$180K custom Range Rover made for Shaq stolen before arriving in Baton Rouge, GA cops say

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LSU Presidential Committee set to interview four candidates Wednesday as it moves toward decision

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Louisiana lawyer suing oil companies argues cases will help, not hurt, future drilling

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Two Louisiana newlyweds who traveled to Jamaica for honeymoon ride out Hurricane Melissa

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United Cajun Navy deployed to Jamaica to provide aid as island braces for Hurricane Melissa

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says there is no 'path' to a third term for President Trump

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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as devastating Category 5 storm

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Sid Edwards says he doesn't want ICE in Baton Rouge after texts cause stir on social media

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Hurricane Hunters forced to ground plane during flight into Cat 5 Melissa. Here's why.

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Gov. Jeff Landry urges rejection of New Orleans' request for $125M loan amid budget crisis

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Cat 5 Melissa becomes one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. See the data.

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Why have so few storms formed in Caribbean, Gulf this year? Hurricane Melissa is one of only two.

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Gov. Jeff Landry says LSU should put up statue of Charlie Kirk to 'defend freedom of speech'

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Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership asking businesses for their 2026 forecasts

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More than 200 golfers compete in 27th Ascension Chamber golf tournament

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Louisiana State Fire & Emergency Training Academy and RPCC launch new emergency training

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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi elects new members

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West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Oct. 13-19, 2025

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This plant was supposed to save monarch butterflies. It may be killing them in Louisiana.

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There's a buzz around Denham Springs cross-country team. Here's why.

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Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Academy graduates include two from region

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Around the Felicianas for Oct. 29, 2025

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Zachary quilting group completes charity quilt project for year

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Catch up on the Zachary Stampede results

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