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Louisiana abolished 25 dormant boards; auditor flags dozens more

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers eliminated 25 boards and commissions this year in an effort to clean up dormant pieces of state government, but a new legislative audit suggests the purge may not be finished.

Nine more pharmaceutical manufacturers join Trump's most-favored-nation initiative

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

— Nine more companies have joined President Donald Trump’s most-favorednation drug pricing agreement, one of the president’s most highly publicized affordability initiatives to bring down the cost of prescription drugs.

Former Louisiana attorney charged in Hurricane Ida insurance scheme

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

(The Center Square) — A former Louisiana managing attorney for a Texas law firm accused of defrauding hundreds of Hurricane Ida victims has been federally charged, more than three years after state insurance regulators first uncovered what they called one of the most egregious fraud schemes to come before the agency.

TAKE TO THE SKIES

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

Over the weekend, the skies surrounding Chennault International Airport were filled with a high energy celebration of aviation and military rigor as the Blue Angels performed. Additionally, a prominent line up of precision aerobatic squads, solo stunt pilots and historic warbird aviators opened up with a spectacular showcase of their own.

Public meeting on proposed Oilfield Road project open to residents

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

WELSH — Parish residents will have another opportunity Thursday to learn more about a proposed industrial project near Welsh and ask questions directly before the company’s rezoning request returns to the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury.

Duhon murder trial moved to Monroe despite prosecution’s objections

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

The murder trial of Adam and Jennifer Duhon will be moved out of Jeff Davis Parish and is now scheduled to take place in Monroe in January, despite objections from prosecutors over the timing. During a hearing this week, 31st Judicial District Judge Steve Gunnell announced that he had located a courthouse in Monroe capable of accommodating the trial.

THUNDER IN THE SKY

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

White sentenced to life in prison as habitual offender

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

A 28-year-old Welsh man was sentenced to life in prison Monday after 31st Judicial District Judge Steve Gunnell found him to be a habitual offender following his fourth felony conviction. Jalawrence Da’Neal White was sentenced under Louisiana’s habitual- offender law after prosecutors presented evidence of his criminal history, including convictions for aggravated battery, simple robbery, accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and aggravated flight from an officer.

Drive-thru clinic to offer vaccines, microchips at no cost

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 19:58

Two parish animal support programs are collaborating to give back to the community in the form of free, preventative care for pets. Friends of the Lake Arthur Pound and the Jennings Animal Shelter are partnering with several animal welfare organizations and veterinary professionals to host their first free drive-thru Pet Vaccine and Microchip Clinic from 8 a.m.

Mines cleared Strait of Hormuz; more oil flowing

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 09:55

(The Center Square) — All mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. continues to enforce a full naval blockade on Iran.