President Joe Biden held a press conference Thursday night to dispel rumors about alleged cognitive decline. Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for Biden to step aside and let someone younger run after a dismal presidential debate performance left many wondering if Biden is suffering from some sort of memory-related illness. LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says yesterday’s press conference went well for Biden…
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Aaliyah (ah-lee-ah) Jack, the Lake Charles mother who abandoned her four-year-old son who was found dead behind a Welcome Center in Vinton Monday, and her infant that son found crawling from a ditch along I-10 Tuesday has also been charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory says it’s been an emotional week and case.
Thursday night, Steve Gleason was honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana lawmakers are being urged to convene a special session to address the state’s tax policy. Governor Jeff Landry has called for the session, highlighting the need to overhaul the current tax system to foster economic growth and improve fiscal stability. This session would be the latest in a series of special sessions under Landry’s administration, aiming to tackle various pressing issues, including crime and redistricting. The proposed tax reforms are expected to include changes to income, sales, and property taxes, aiming to simplify the tax code and make Louisiana more competitive for businesses and residents