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— A recently-released report says Louisiana courts awarded $436 million in “nuclear verdicts” that exceed $10 million.

GRETNA, La. (AP) — A Louisiana jury has convicted one former law enforcement officer and acquitted another in the 2022 shooting death of a man who was sitting in an SUV outside a house reputed for illegal drug activity.

(The Center Square) — The state of Louisiana is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant a stay in a congressional redistricting case because officials say they don’t have enough time to draw new maps.

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(AP) — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson assailed the U.S. judicial system on Tuesday as he became the highest-ranking Republican to attend court with Donald Trump, echoing unsubstantiated or disproven arguments made by the former president and his allies.

LAKE ARTHUR — Graduation ceremonies commenced for the Lake Arthur High School Senior class Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Jack Doland Memorial Stadium with packed stands and a beautiful blue-sky evening.

HATHAWAY — Hathaway High School held its 83rd Commencement Exercise on Friday evening in the Charles F. Groth Gymnasium. Graduates’ loved ones packed the school’s gym to cheer on the senior Hornets.

Graduating Jennings High School (JHS) Bulldogs gathered with friends and family Friday evening to celebrate the end of the Class of 2024’s high school careers at Jerry Simmons Stadium.