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A leader in the gaming industry is taking over the license of the Bossier City Diamond Jacks Casino, which closed amid the pandemic in 2020.  Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chair Ronnie Johns says Cordish will take over in the casino’s license and renovation.

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Grambling State President Rick Gallot has been appointed to lead the University of Louisiana System. Here’s Jeff Palermo.

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If you’re planning on traveling Interstate 55 southbound lanes, you may see contractors mobilizing equipment between Ponchatoula and LaPlace over the next two weeks. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says crews will begin repair work on the southbound lanes where Monday’s deadly 168 vehicle pileup happened, beginning this weekend.

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After an animal hoarding situation of 53 cats was discovered in New Iberia last Saturday, the Humane Society of Louisiana is asking for contributions to cover medical expenses. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says the cats were living in a home with deplorable conditions.

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