LOCAL
Despite the powerful testimonies of 16 witnesses, investigators classified the fire’s cause as "undetermined," leaving several possible sources of ignition unresolved.
POLITICS
NEW ORLEANS—In a brazen move that imperils voting rights in Louisiana, fourteen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief aggressively challenging a federal judge's interpretation of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Led by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, the brief contends that the decision in Nairne
POLITICS
BATON ROUGE, La. — The battle over whether Leslie Chambers and Marcus Hunter can stay on the November ballot is heating up. A judge from the 19th Judicial District Court recently allowed both Democrats to remain in the race. However, the plaintiffs challenging their candidacies have appealed the decision. Due to
POLITICS
As of Monday, August 4, the buzz was that Harris had narrowed her choices to Walz and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. The shortlist included prominent figures like Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly.
POLITICS
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. at their 60th International Biennial Boulé in Houston on Wednesday, responding to comments made by former President Donald Trump. Trump had suggested that Harris "became a black person" for political purposes, a statement she described as
NATIONAL
Trump's performance quickly deteriorated into a series of incendiary and misleading statements. He questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity, erroneously suggesting she had previously identified as Indian before “suddenly” becoming Black.
STATE
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana taxpayers have until September 6, 2024, to claim millions of dollars in state tax refunds before they are transferred to the Unclaimed Property Division of the state treasurer's office. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has sent Notice of Unclaimed Property letters to 18,
POLITICS
ATLANTA — Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the White House, marking a significant boost to her campaign. The endorsement, announced Friday morning through a video message, features Harris receiving the news during a phone call
POLITICS
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s Democratic delegates plan to unanimously endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. This decision follows President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek re-election and his endorsement of Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential nomination. The
POLITICS
Biden praised Harris, calling her an “extraordinary partner,” and endorsed her in a subsequent post: "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President.
EDUCATION
The SAVE Plan was part of Biden's broader $430 billion debt relief program, which included a promise to cancel up to $20,000 in debt for up to 43 million Americans. This broader initiative was blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2023.
SPORTS
LAS VEGAS — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is poised for another career milestone as he prepares to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Tatum, fresh off winning an NBA title, shared his thoughts on playing alongside basketball legends during an episode of "7 PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony
SPORTS
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M clinched their first SWAC Championship with a decisive 35-14 victory over Prairie View A&M on Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers, now 11-1 for the season, displayed a dominant ground game, amassing 229 rushing yards, with Terrell Jennings leading the
SPORTS
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has announced its 2024 football schedule, featuring a lineup of highly anticipated games to be broadcast on HBCU GO and TheGrio. The season promises thrilling matchups, including classic rivalries and homecoming games that highlight the best of HBCU football. Season Kickoff The season
LOCAL
BATON ROUGE — In a landmark decision on Friday, a federal judge declared the Baton Rouge Police Department's policy of conducting strip searches based on mere suspicion unconstitutional. The ruling mandates that such searches must be supported by probable cause. U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick emphasized that the
STATE
Governor Landry signed an executive order following the storm's impact as it moved from Texas into western Louisiana on Monday, July 8. The storm's outer bands unleashed torrential rains and high winds, resulting in one fatality, and extensive damage to homes and businesses.