News Around the Pelican State – June 30, 2025
CROUERE: How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Keep Louisiana’s Energy Industry Strong
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Louisiana knows energy. From offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of America to the refineries along the Mississippi River, we have been fueling America for generations. Energy is not just what we do, it is who we are. Nationwide, Louisiana ranks third in natural gas production with approximately 10% of the total marketed. In natural […]
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KOENIG: Matt “DEI” Lee has No Business Becoming LSU’s Next President
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A few weeks ago, I published an article here on The Hayride about the ongoing search for LSU’s next President following Dr. William Tate’s sudden departure. In that piece, I emphasized how important it is for LSU’s Board of Supervisors to find the right leader for the LSU system—someone aligned with the traditional, meritocratic values […]
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SADOW: Court Punt Likely Means Louisiana back to two M/M map
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Today the U.S. Supreme Court sent the consolidated Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais into overtime. As a result of the Court’s refusal to decide on this case concerning Louisiana’s reapportionment of congressional districts heard earlier this spring, three major implications follow. The current congressional map is likely to survive through the 2026 election […]
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Through the Lens of Art… National exhibition of the stories of Descendants of Slaves makes debut
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By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer A new art exhibition now on display at Armstrong Park examines the contrast and dissonance between the United States’ lofty
Fr. Engurait is named a Bishop by Pope Leo XIV
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Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The announcement was made in Rome
ICE raids spook local officials and Latinx communities
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By Bobbi-Jean Misick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — In the hours after a special investigations unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement led a raid on
A company took over sewage in parts of Lafayette — now its customers have some of the highest rates in the state
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Magnolia Water has taken over aging sewer systems serving neighborhoods all over the parish. It now charges the highest flat rate in the state for sewer service.
Katrena King to step down from Leadership Institute of Acadiana
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Katrena King will resign her post as executive director of Leadership Institute of Acadiana in July, the organization announced Friday. She’ll be taking a position with another organization, not yet announced. King was hired in 2021, succeeding Ashley Mudd. LIA operates several programs but is best-known for Leadership Lafayette, now in its 36th year. Others […]
COLUMN: Culture is Lafayette’s hidden economic superpower
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Lafayette’s ability to pass a good time is not just fun, it can also make for good business.
US Senate launches debate on GOP mega-bill, but passage still not assured
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate began floor debate on Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” Sunday afternoon, though there are several steps to go before the legislation can become law, and any one of those could lead to additional GOP opposition — potentially dooming the measure. Senators must wrap up an ongoing review of the bill with […]
North Carolina US Sen. Thom Tillis announces retirement after drawing Trump wrath
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WASHINGTON — North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday he won’t seek reelection when his term ends next year, opening up a seat that will become central to control of Congress during next year’s midterms. Tillis’ announcement came just hours after he voted against moving forward with Republicans’ tax and spending cuts package, eliciting a […]
‘Abnormal’ is the norm for Louisiana’s chief public defenders since Landry’s takeover
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Last year, the attorneys who run local public defender offices noticed an unexpected clause in their annual state work contracts. It dictated the state public defender would have “sole authority” to increase their compensation “at any time for any reason.”
Tracking the Tropics: Potential Tropical Development in Atlantic Basin & Gulf Coast
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The National Hurricane Center is flagging an area of low pressure along the southeastern Atlantic and Gulf coasts for potential development.
Rainy & Toasty “4th of July” Week
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – As our area quiets down rain-wise for your Sunday night, gear up for another few days of scattered storms then a few hot ones in the mix for this “4th of July” week. In terms of the showers and storms for Monday, here are some specific times and where you will […]
Senator Royce Duplessis to formally announce New Orleans mayoral run
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Another candidate will soon join in the race for the New Orleans mayoral seat.
Auditor says DA’s office continues to have ‘significant funding issues’
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BATON ROUGE – In a report released Monday morning from the Legislative Auditor’s Office, officials said the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office continued to “have significant funding issues” and that to address the issues, the office would likely cut crime prevention efforts.
Auditors said in fiscal 2024, expenditures for the office outweighed revenue by approximately $1 million.
To make up for the shortfall, the DA’s office has depleted the office’s reserve fund and is now working on a plan to reduce costs and advocate for increased funding, the report said.
The auditor said the likely course of action for the DA’s office would be to cut the number of assistant district attorneys and the number of community-based crime intervention and prevention programs, but there was no immediate plan to do so.
In May, the parish rejected a property tax that would have funded the DA’s office.
“We cannot get any better, and keep up with technology and clear the backlog, unless we have additional staff. We’re going to keep grinding as best as we can,” District Attorney Hillar Moore said after the tax failed. “But we are still drowning in cases, we need help.”
Grandson of late fire chief makes gear dryer for Livingston Parish firefighters
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DENHAM SPRINGS – Livingston Parish firefighters got a new tool to dry their fire protection gear thanks to Eagle Scout Walter, the grandson of late District Fire Chief Paul Vogt.
Firefighters worked with Walter, 15, and other teenagers for four hours to make the gear dryer. Fire officials say the department has been needing one for a long time to help prevent health risks and extend the life of their gear.
Chief Vogt, or “PeePaul” to Walter, served at the Livingston Parish Fire Protection Dist. 4 for 20 years. He died in 2022.
“Thank you, Walter and scouts. Your work, your heart, and your tribute mean more than words can say,” the department said.
LSU greenlights $215M dorm project to add 1,200 beds amid record freshman enrollment
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BATON ROUGE – LSU is moving forward with a plan to build a new dorm complex that will house an additional 1,200 people on campus.
The $215 million plan to build a new South Quad dorm for first-year students was approved by the LSU Board of Supervisors on Friday.
It’s being built in the Touchdown Village East lot, right across from LSU’s engineering and business schools. The new buildings will bring more than 1,200 beds to campus.
Last fall, nearly 8,000 freshmen enrolled, and some were offered $3,000 to live off campus instead of in dorms.
University officials say on-campus housing boosts student success and results in higher retention and graduation rates.
LSU plans to build a new mobility hub with air conditioning, WiFi, and restrooms so students can catch shuttles to class more comfortably.
During construction, over 500 commuter parking spaces will be available during the fall and spring semesters. About 350 commuter spaces will be added nearby in the Old Front Nine lot. On game days, LSU athletics will use those spaces for general parking. The current lot is also used for RV parking on football game days. RV parking will be moved to other areas.
Construction is set to begin in October, with the dorms expected to open by fall 2027.
Supreme Court to hear GOP-backed case on lifting party spending limits
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The Supreme Court will take up a Republican-led drive to wipe away limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president.
Here we go again – scam text resurfaces
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Scammers are once again using text messages, pretending to work for the DMV and demanding you pay them money.
Senate begins ‘vote-a-rama’ on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
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Senate Republicans are scrambling to pass President Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” as a Fourth of July deadline looms.
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Most of Uptown New Orleans Cleared After Water Main Break
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After repair progress was made and water testing done, residents in a large part of the affected area can now safely use the water.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Uptown New Orleans After Water Main Break
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The advisory was issued after water pressure dropped due to the break on Upperline Street. Crews are working to complete repairs, the utility said.
