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New Year’s closures

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

Many businesses and local official offices will be closed during the New Year’s holidays to allow employees to spend time with their loved ones. The following is a list of parish closures:

As many gather to celebrate the New Year’s holiday, residents must remember to keep safety first when using fireworks. Louisiana State Fire Marshal Office has a list of safety tips that can be found by visiting lasfm.org.

Residents encouraged to get out and hike

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

BATON ROUGE — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana State Parks invite Louisianians to start 2025 on the right foot by getting out and exploring local state parks in conjunction with America’s State Parks’ First Day Hikes project. This project offers individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year by connecting with the outdoors by taking a hike for health. “Let’s all resolve to get healthier in the new year and start getting those steps in from day one with a First Day Hike through one of our Louisiana State Parks or Historic Sites,” said Nungesser. “Whether you prefer to hit the trails at your own pace with friends and family or you enjoy a ranger-led hike, there are many options to connect with nature and get physically active at Louisiana State Parks.” Folks looking for a challenge will love the ranger-guided hike at Poverty Point World Heritage Site, where participants will hike to the top of Mound A and explore the earthworks and nature found in the park.

Lawmakers addressed crime, tax reform in 2024

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

— Louisiana passed dozens of crime and tax reform bills during their regular and two special legislative sessions in 2024.

Louisiana ranked among top 10 worst states to work

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

— Out of the 10 worst states to work in based on one analysis, four still continue to see some of the highest numbers of in-migration, data from a recent study and the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau cumulatively show.

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.