News Around the Pelican State – June 17, 2025
SADOW: Monroe Fire Chief Selection Addled by Race
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Maybe the Monroe City Council should build their own Monroe Fire Department chief, if that would even be possible, given the contradictory signals they continue to give in rejecting independent Mayor Friday Ellis’ choices for the job. Ellis now has had two choices to helm the department shot down by the same three black Democrats […]
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The Louisiana Freedom Caucus Was Correct About Road-Blocking Rioters
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In advance of the paid performative idiocy that was the $115 million “No Kings” campaign this weekend, the Louisiana Freedom Caucus caused a bit of a stir by putting out a message containing some quite obvious wisdom… In response to growing concerns over public safety and road-blocking incidents in violent protests around the country, the […]
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SKRMETTA: It’s Time For Louisiana To Break Free From MISO
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Complex problems cause complex titles. Recent events in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) regions have exposed serious shortcomings in their reliability, transparency, and cost control—failures with real consequences for customers in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the City of New Orleans. In April 2025, emergency grid protection measures […]
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Local group pushes for civilian-led police review board
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By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer A local group pushing for the establishment of a civilian review board to provide community oversight of the New Orleans
Gov. Jeff Landry’s signature education initiative left out of Louisiana budget
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By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) – The Louisiana Legislature overwhelmingly approved a $51 billion budget on Thursday (June 12) without funding for Gov. Jeff
Household debt reaches $18.2 trillion as student loan delinquencies trigger credit score plunge
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By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (Black Press USA) — The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit
Five Mile Eatery move, drainage, student library access
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The Lafayette locally sourced restaurant’s move along West Congress is up for a final vote. Student IDs may soon qualify as library cards, and LCG’s drainage plans are scheduled for a discussion.
Trump admin halts fiber internet expansion in Louisiana
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Louisiana was the first state in the nation to have its plans for fiber expansion approved by the feds as part of a Biden era grant program. Now, that approval has been revoked by Trump’s secretary of commerce.
160 years of Juneteenth: Can Louisiana live up to the promise of liberty for Black Americans?
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Juneteenth Association of Louisiana President Abram Freeman says Louisiana is uniquely positioned to foster racial harmony. But there are plenty of challenges too.
Trump directs ICE to target 3 big Democratic cities for raids
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced late Sunday that he was directing U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement officers to conduct immigration raids in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, the nation’s three most populous cities that are all led by elected Democrats in heavily Democratic states. The announcement escalates a week-long conflict in Los Angeles, […]
Members of Congress on edge after assassination of Minnesota state legislator
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate will gather behind closed doors Tuesday to hear from federal law enforcement officials about protection for lawmakers and the safety of their families, just days after a gunman said to be posing as a police officer targeted state lawmakers in Minnesota. The briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate […]
U.S. Senate GOP wants to hike debt limit by $5 trillion in mega-bill
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans unveiled Monday that they plan to raise the country’s debt limit by $5 trillion in the “big, beautiful bill,” a full $1 trillion more than House GOP lawmakers proposed in their version. The provision is tucked into the Senate Finance Committee’s 549-page section of the package, which also includes tax law […]
Family finds closure after body of 20-year-old woman found in river
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The sky filled with red and black balloons, a sign of love for 20-year-old Jameshia Selders, whose body was found In the river in Laplace one week after she jumped off the edge of the boardwalk in New Orleans near the canal street ferry terminal.
WGNO volunteers at Giving Hope NOLA for Nexstar’s Founder’s Day
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WGNO is celebrating a Founder’s Day of Caring for its parent company, Nexstar, by volunteering at Giving Hope NOLA.
Two dead in separate New Orleans shootings Monday morning
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The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after two people were killed Monday morning, June 16, in separate shootings minutes apart.
Baton Rouge retirement home taking part in College World Series Jell-O shot challenge
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BATON ROUGE – The most seasoned LSU fans were cheering on the Tigers in Omaha from Baton Rouge.
Staff at St. James Place, a retirement home and senior living facility, created their own Jell-O shot challenge for residents.
The shots, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, were free for all residents.
Director of Active Lifestyles Tonya Dixon said that the residents get very competitive with bragging rights on the line.
“We added a building challenge to the game,” she said. “We’re keeping track of the different buildings at St. James Place and how many people in each building do a shot tonight. We’re also adding a donation to The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank from St. James Place.”
Dixon said that $5 for each shot will go to the charity.
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival crowns first Black queen
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PONCHATOULA – History was made over the weekend in Ponchatoula as the Strawberry Festival crowned its first Black queen.
Aubrey Brumfield will serve as the 54th Strawberry Festival Queen.
The Ponchatoula native is the niece of a local strawberry farmer.
Gonzales City Council passes part of budget with little discussion during Monday night meeting
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GONZALES – The Gonzales City Council passed part of its budget on Monday night: the capital outlay budget.
The group preparing the partial budget says its main function is to keep all the city’s contracts moving forward. Some, like Gonzales Councilman Eddie Williams Jr., are in favor of the budget as it stands.
“All in all, I think it’s a good budget. It addresses the needs of the city of Gonzales,” he said.
The council approved the capital outlay budget with an amendment regarding the police department’s addition of bulletproof vests, body cameras and resources to the department’s taser program.
Mayor Timothy “Tim” Riley said the council still needs to pass its operating budget, which is set for reintroduction at the June 23 meeting. He said it could potentially be voted on July 14.
The budget failed to pass in May and Riley said the fiscal year ended May 31, which means they are currently operating without a budget.
Council members told WBRZ last week there were transparency issues with the budget and that councilmembers wanted a budget broken down by line items. WBRZ reached out to councilmembers again on Monday for their thoughts.
Council member Terri Lambert issued the following statement:
“I’m looking for a budget that will be transparent and align with the City’s present organizational chart. The proposed budget falls short.”
Council member Kirk Boudreaux shared a similar statement:
Council member Tyler Turner also released a statement to WBRZ, writing:
“I believe that we will work together to get a budget approved.”
While the capital outlay budget passed, Riley said he wants to take a second look at it.
“I would say we need to reexamine the process of the capital outlay tonight,” Riley said. “We don’t think it went according to the Lawrason Act. Yeah, we have some questions.”
It is unclear at this time what next steps would look like for the city.
“I’m actually researching it right now and I’ll have an exact answer to it shortly,” Riley said.
To see the capital outlay budget, click here.
In Your Parish Headlines: June 17, 2025
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A look at news making headlines in your parish for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event where you live, email us at news@katctv.com.
Judge extends order suspending Trump’s block on Harvard’s incoming foreign students
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An order to block incoming foreign students from attending Harvard University will remain on hold temporarily following a hearing.
LAPD faces federal lawsuit for alleged attacks on journalists during protests
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A lawsuit claims LAPD officers violated press rights by violently confronting journalists during anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles.
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Police: Mississippi man arrested after firing at Slidell officers during domestic dispute
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Corey Griffin, 39, faces attempted murder and domestic violence charges after firing at officers responding to a 911 hang-up call.
The Breakdown: Tiger fans leading Jell-O Shot Challenge in Omaha
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Each shot is five dollars and proceeds go to food banks in the hometown of each College World Series team and in Omaha.
