What we know after a driver crashes into pedestrians on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, killing 10 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say the driver of a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians gathered on New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year’s Day, killing …

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Johnson spending deal throws Speakership into question as floor vote approaches Speaker Mike Johnson’s handling of an end-of-year spending deal is throwing his grasp on the gavel into uncertain territory ahead of a critical Jan. 3 Speaker vote, as some GOP lawmakers question t…

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Jeffries suggests Democrats will oppose a ‘clean’ funding bill after Johnson’s plan falters House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) suggested Wednesday that Democrats will oppose any federal spending bill that strays from the bipartisan deal announced a day before, accusing GOP lea…

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Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republica…

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Baton Rouge native Clyde Edwards-Helaire signs with New Orleans Saints The Saints football team signed Clyde Edwards-Helaire to the practice squad.

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Louisiana patient has first severe bird flu case in US: health officials Human cases of bird flu have been reported in the U.S. before, but infections were mild in those patients.

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Cassidy: Advancing Social Security bill fixes 'broken system' for Louisiana workers The Social Security Fairness Act is closer to a final Senate vote. Sen. Bill Cassidy calls it a long-awaited fix for public service workers.

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Can you shoot a drone down in Louisiana? FAA and state laws explained Drones flying over your property? 🏡Here’s what you need to know.

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Location of new Mississippi River Bridge near Baton Rouge to be chosen in 2025 The site of the new Mississippi River Bridge won’t be selected until mid-2025, according to state transportation officials.

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Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In sun-drenched Nigeria, 14 new solar farms were supposed to jumpstart a meager solar industry and generate huge amounts of power, about one-fifth as much as the country’s e…

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Louisiana, DC see nation’s highest flu activity this season Louisiana and D.C. top the U.S. for flu activity, according to the CDC. 🤒 Learn how to protect yourself this season and why it’s not too late to get your flu shot.

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Baton Rouge $1M Mega Millions winner misses $4M by skipping $1 megaplier A $1M Mega Millions ticket sold in Baton Rouge could’ve been worth $4M—all for an extra $1! :money_mouth_face:

#BatonRouge $1M #MegaMillions winner misses $4M by skipping $1 megaplier #WGMB #WVLA

Jaylen Murray scores 18 to lead No. 17 Mississippi over Southern 74-61 Jaylen Murray scored 18 points and was 6 for 7 from 3-point range, and No. 17 Mississippi defeated Southern University 74-61 on Tuesday night.

Southern University Men's Basketball kept it close in the start of the second half before the Rebels pulled away. #WGMB #WVLA

Congress strikes deal to avert government shutdown Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to keep the government funded beyond a looming Dec. 20 shutdown deadline. Legislation rolled out by leadership on Tuesday would kick the Friday f…

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Democrats pick Gerry Connolly for Oversight post, rejecting Ocasio-Cortez bid WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats on Tuesday picked 74-year-old Rep. Gerry Connolly to lead the party next year atop an influential congressional committee, pushing aside growing calls for generati…

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Sid Edwards names 26-member transition team ahead of January swearing-in EBR Mayor-President-elect Sid Edwards announced who will be a part of his Win EBR Transition Team.

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East Baton Rouge, Lafayette to have February special election to fill state senate seats Residents in parts of East Baton Rouge Parish and Lafayette have yet another election to mark on their calendars early in the new year.

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