Around the Pelican State – June 02, 2025
A roundup of Louisiana news stories and topics curated from the community.
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Trump, Taxes, and the Exodus We Need
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Taxation is theft. Let’s get that out of the way from the jump. Once you understand the IRS is merely Pharaoh in a blazer keeping the unwitting people enslaved, the rest becomes clearer. So why does Trump keep talking about tips? Is this really just about tips? Or is it about something we keep discussing–a […]
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Some Woke Idiot In LSU’s Athletic Department Must Have Provoked The Baseball Gods Yesterday…
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…and an improbably awful result followed. That isn’t the most reasonable interpretation of the shocking 10-4 loss Jay Johnson’s top-rated team, the No. 6 national seed in the NCAA Tournament which had rolled through its first two opponents at the Baton Rouge Regional with a pair of shutouts, took to an Arkansas-Little Rock team which […]
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Entergy commits $500M for new industrial loads in Ascension Parish
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(The Center Square) – Entergy will spend $498 million on infrastructure upgrades to serve two new industrial loads at the RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish. Entergy said they are unable to divulge the customers. “Projects like Hyundai Steel would not be possible without the LPSC’s oversight and approval of infrastructure projects like the Westbank 230kv […]
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Louisiana Senate slams door on reconsidering older split-jury convictions
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By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Persons imprisoned in Louisiana through unconstitutional split-jury verdicts still won’t have an avenue to challenge their convictions following
Oretha Castle Haley’s journal added to collection at National Museum of African American History and Culture
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By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Washington, D.C.’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently announced the acquisition of a journal written by renowned
Energy bills are rising while pathways for aid are threatened at state, federal level
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By Safura Syed Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — The recent end to a state-led energy efficiency program combined with massive layoffs last month at the federal
Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré talks preparedness, Hurricane Katrina’s 20-year anniversary
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June 1 is the start of hurricane season, and forecasters predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic Basin this year.
Hurricane Season 2025: A WGNO Special Program
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Here at WGNO, we want to make sure you are ready for 2025’s storm season and WGNO’s weather team has the predictions and the information to help you all season long.
Hurricane Season 2025 officially kicks off on a quiet note
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Hurricane Season 2025 officially kicks off on a quiet note
Fire crews respond to a house fire on Southern Avenue
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BATON ROUGE – Firefighters responded to a house fire on Southern Avenue.
The fire happened just before 1 a.m.
Fire officials say that smoke was coming from the back of the house.
Firefighters are working to determine what caused the fire.
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Monday Morning Commute
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BATON ROUGE – Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day
CLEARED 6:40 am: Accident on I-12 Westbound near LA-3002 Northbound MM (10). 1 Left lane blocked.
Fire crews respond to vacant house fire on Jefferson Avenue
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BATON ROUGE – Firefighters responded to an early morning vacant house fire on Jefferson Avenue.
The fire happened around 3:15 a.m.
Fire officials said the home was a total loss, and there were no injuries.
Firefighters are working to determine what caused the fire.
Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban
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A split Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge to a state ban on assault weapons, semiautomatic rifles that are popular among gun owners.
Ukrainian ‘Spiderweb’ drone strike destroys dozens of Russian warplanes
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Ukraine has conducted one of the most audacious operations of the war, utilizing a coordinated drone attack that reportedly destroyed numerous strategically significant Russian aircraft.
Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices
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President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles.
Links on 4: News Links
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Seasonal slowdown: New Orleans dining scene adjusts to summer heat
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Francolini’s got a surprise rush after Memorial Day, but know it’s likely foot traffic will dip as we get into the summer months.
Power restored after 1,700 without power in New Orleans
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Entergy’s map showed that power was expected to be restored around 6 p.m.
