The shooting death of Charlie Kirk has rocked the country and the political landscape. Kirk’s murder, along with the deadly shootings of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota this summer, underscore a very tense political climate gripping the country. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says people need to stop viewing each other as enemies and says it’s up to lawmakers at all levels to start setting the example.
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Registered voters in Louisiana will soon get a letter from the Secretary of State informing them about the change to closed party primaries next year for several political races. Deputy Secretary for the Secretary of State’s office Joel Watson says party affiliation is key to participating in party primaries.
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Former NFL stars and basketball coaches who won a lot of games highlight the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class. Andre Champagne reports.
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Construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee’s in Lafayette. The most recent estimates project an opening date sometime in 2028. The Lafayette Buc-eyes will be one of the largest locations in the Gulf South at about 74-thousand square feet.