Jefferson Parish Parish President Mike Yenni addressed the council for the first time today since his sexting scandal broke out. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly call-in radio show this afternoon that he will not rescind his order that requires most state contracts to include language that would protect LGBT citizens from workplace discrimination. Edwards lost a court case this week against Attorney General Jeff Landry on this issue.

Law enforcement, elected officials, and the public gathered at the House Judiciary Committee meeting today to discuss ways to improve community relations with police. Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, Julie Baxter Payer says they want to encourage investments in officer wellness and safety initiatives…:
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The school superintendent in Caldwell Parish has apologized to the students who were allegedly stripped search when school officials were searching for a missing 42-dollars. Louisiana ACLU executive director Marjorie Esman says moving forward, the school needs to alter how they deal with matters like this….
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The principal of Caldwell High and a teacher have reportedly been placed on administrative leave as a result of an investigation into the incident.