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(The Center Square) — The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order to overhaul birthright citizenship as unconstitutional.

Louisiana lawmakers have unanimously approved a pair of measures strengthening financial protections for the families of first responders killed in the line of duty by increasing survivor benefits and extending coverage to reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers previously excluded under state law.

WELSH — The Town of Welsh is gearing up to celebrate America's 250th birthday on Saturday, and the community is invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, delicious food and plenty of patriotic spirit.

IOWA — A Lake Charles man recently lost his life as the result of a singlevehicle crash in a rural area of the parish. In the early morning hours of June 25, Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash on La.

Jeff Davis Parish voters hit the polls on Saturday to cast their ballots on various items, including tax renewals and senator candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties. According to the Louisiana Secretary of State, both the school board and drainage district renewals passed.

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana legislature has approved Gov. Jeff Landry’s order to shift $168 million in the state’s school funding formula toward one-time educator stipends, according to three lawmakers.