In a five-to-four decision, the US Supreme Court ruled gay and lesbian couples have the right to marry. It’s a ruling that upsets conservatives in Louisiana. Gene Mills, with the Louisiana Family Forum, says the Supreme Court has stripped all Americans of the freedom to debate and decide marriage policy through the democratic process…
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But same-sex couples are celebrating the decision. Matthew Patterson, with Equality Louisiana, says it’s hard to put into words what this decision means…
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Louisiana Clerks of Court are still not issuing licenses to gay couples. They are waiting for a 25-day challenge period to lapse before issuing any licenses to same sex couples.

Former Saints and Ragin Cajuns quarterback Jake Delhomme will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Delhomme credits former Saints offensive coordinator and current Packers head coach Mike McCarthy for the success he had in the NFL…
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Delhomme is one of eight sports figures that make up the 2015 class.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is taking part in Operation Dry Water this weekend. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says they’ve participated in this federal event since 2009…:
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In 2014, alcohol played a role in six of the 18 boating fatalities in the state.