In 2004, Louisiana voters overwhelming approved a constitutional ban on same sex marriages. Today Federal Judge Martin Feldman in New Orleans ruled that STATES have the right to define marriage, and upheld the ban. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills believes that amendment played a role in that decision….

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Opponents of the ban say they will appeal the ruling and the Chairman of Forum For Equality Foundation John Dennison says…

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Dennison believes they will be victorious when the case goes to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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A federal investigation is underway into the death of a New Iberia man who was shot and killed while he was handcuffed in March. Michelle Southern more…:

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A thirteen year-old juvenile from Charenton (SHARE run tun) has been arrested on simple battery for physically assaulting two teachers at B.E. Boudreaux Middle School. Both teachers sought medical treatment at Franklin Hospital. That juvenile was also charged with crimnal damage to property.