State lawmakers begin discussion of Louisiana’s new congressional map this morning. Jeff Palermo has details.
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The city of Shreveport marked the National Day of Prayer yesterday, with a special ceremony to honor the eight children killed in the Cedar Grove mass shooting last month. Church bells rang across the city in a synchronized tribute to the young victims. A formal ceremony was held at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium to lead the community in reflection.
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The Louisiana Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would give teachers and other public school employees six weeks of paid parental leave after giving birth, adopting or fostering a child. Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins is the author of the legislation…
The measure heads to the House as it needs approval from the lower chamber too.
The U-S Mint is commemorating America’s 250th birthday with redesigned quarters, a half-dollar and a new dime. U-S Mint Director Paul Hollis from Mandeville says you should start seeing them in circulation soon…
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In all, five different quarters are being released. Two of them are our already.