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2une In Previews: Disaster Readiness Seminar
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BATON ROUGE – Hurricane season is here, and preparation is key. Tonight at the Jewel J. Newman Community Center, officials will be there to ensure you and your family are safe before the next storm hits.
The seminar, hosted by several officials including a representative from the Red Cross, Red Stick Ready and the mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, will happen Monday night at 6 p.m..
Attendees can expect to learn how to prepare their home for severe weather, build an emergency kit and stay informed before, during and after a storm.
2une In’s Abigail Whitam was live with Councilman Anthony Kenney Jr. Monday morning to preview the event.
St. Gabriel Police K9 sits at killed officer’s casket
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ST. GABRIEL – An emotional photograph of a dog waiting for his handler was captured during the funeral services for St. Gabriel Police Cpt. Devin Boutte.
The department shared a photo of Boutte’s K9 officer Dino sitting by his casket, not wanting to leave his partner.
“Not only did the people of St. Gabriel have love for Capt. Devin Boutte, but his K9 partner did as well. Temporary handler Officer K. Grace was moved to tears when K9 Officer Dino refused his command to come, choosing instead to remain loyally by his partner’s side,” the department said.
Family, friends celebrate life of Mary Jane Marcantel
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BATON ROUGE – Family and friends of Mary Jane Marcantel gathered on Sunday to celebrate the trailblazer’s life after she passed away at 77 in June.
Marcantel was the first paralegal in the state and worked many high-profile cases during her career. She also loved her Spanish Town neighborhood and helped form the Downtown Development District.
“She was thorough and she loved her job. I will say this, she always fought for the truth – not necessarily for a win. And I think that’s what people should know,” Marcantel’s granddaughter, Violet Lacour, said.
BLOCK: The Reduced Rights of the Public Figure
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Are you a public figure? If you are, you have fewer rights than everyone else. Wait a sec. Say what? Most people think the U.S. Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme Court, guarantees equal rights to everyone: white or black, male or female, short or tall, smart or stupid, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or atheist, athletic […]
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SADOW: Monroe Council Games Continue with Tax Hike
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The Monroe City Council majority Democrats want to raise Monrovians’ taxes in their quest not only to secure reelection, but also to push independent Mayor Friday Ellis out of office. At its last meeting, the Council failed to ratify property tax rates for this year. Typically, local governments in Louisiana do this in June and […]
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SADOW: New Budget Energy Policy to Drop Louisiana Power Rates
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Contrary to the fevered fantasy of leftist catastrophic anthropogenic global warming acolytes, the federal government’s shift to a realistic energy policy will result in lower overall payments for power by Louisianans if not also greater economic development. The recent federal budget bill that made profound changes in taxing and spending policy included, among other things, […]
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Anti-ICE protest calls for end to immigrant arrests
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By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer Hundreds of people from around the country descended on New Orleans last Tuesday to protest the ongoing, and brutal arrests
City offers updates on delayed pay for lifeguards, summer camp counselors
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By Aliana Mediratta Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — After bureaucratic issues delayed paychecks for dozens of lifeguards and summer camp counselors in June, the New Orleans
Air pollution questions linger over Alabo Street Wharf
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By Delaney Dryfoos The Lens Many Holy Cross residents remain adamantly opposed to the “revitalization” of the Alabo Street Wharf, a warehouse along the Mississippi
Small-scale farms provide a local alternative to a shaky global market
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In times of economic uncertainty, local farms provide an alternative source of fresh, affordable food. But their survival is far from guaranteed.
LCG announces veterans commission
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The Boulet administration established the commission to advise LCG on how to support and engage local veterans of the U.S. armed services.
‘Good Trouble’ heads to New Iberia
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Inspired by the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, a local group is taking their call for political participation to New Iberia.
Nearly $32 million slated to start exterior makeover of Louisiana State Capitol
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Gov. Jeff Landry and state lawmakers have put $31.7 million toward refurbishing the outside of the Louisiana State Capitol. The money, included in the annual state construction plan that took effect July 1, will be used to waterproof the Capitol’s exterior in order for it to undergo a thorough cleaning. “It is a symbol of […]
Many medical treatments could be affected by Supreme Court transgender ruling
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The ruling could give states leeway to make rules on any other sex-related treatment — potentially affecting people of all genders, according to legal and health policy scholars.
Lawsuit claims slavery persists at former St. James plantation with unmarked graves
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Community activists with ancestral ties to enslaved people at Louisiana plantations are using a unique legal theory to gain access to an unmarked slave cemetery on the property of a petrochemical company.
New Orleans police investigating N.O East homicide
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The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide in the Little Woods neighborhood on Monday, July 14.
Monday’s “Heat Advisory” kicks off toasty week
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There will be a Heat Advisory in effect for many parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi on Monday starting at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Potential gradual Tropical development in the Gulf mid-to-late this week
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Some slight changes to the latest National Hurricane Center’s forecast for potential tropical development in the Gulf of America.
2une In Previews: Disaster Readiness Seminar
Source: wbrz.com |
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BATON ROUGE – Hurricane season is here, and preparation is key. Tonight at the Jewel J. Newman Community Center, officials will be there to ensure you and your family are safe before the next storm hits.
The seminar, hosted by several officials including a representative from the Red Cross, Red Stick Ready and the mayor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, will happen Monday night at 6 p.m..
Attendees can expect to learn how to prepare their home for severe weather, build an emergency kit and stay informed before, during and after a storm.
2une In’s Abigail Whitam was live with Councilman Anthony Kenney Jr. Monday morning to preview the event.
St. Gabriel Police K9 sits at killed officer’s casket
Source: wbrz.com |
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ST. GABRIEL – An emotional photograph of a dog waiting for his handler was captured during the funeral services for St. Gabriel Police Cpt. Devin Boutte.
The department shared a photo of Boutte’s K9 officer Dino sitting by his casket, not wanting to leave his partner.
“Not only did the people of St. Gabriel have love for Capt. Devin Boutte, but his K9 partner did as well. Temporary handler Officer K. Grace was moved to tears when K9 Officer Dino refused his command to come, choosing instead to remain loyally by his partner’s side,” the department said.
Family, friends celebrate life of Mary Jane Marcantel
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BATON ROUGE – Family and friends of Mary Jane Marcantel gathered on Sunday to celebrate the trailblazer’s life after she passed away at 77 in June.
Marcantel was the first paralegal in the state and worked many high-profile cases during her career. She also loved her Spanish Town neighborhood and helped form the Downtown Development District.
“She was thorough and she loved her job. I will say this, she always fought for the truth – not necessarily for a win. And I think that’s what people should know,” Marcantel’s granddaughter, Violet Lacour, said.
In Your Parish Headlines: July 14, 2025
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A look at news making headlines in your parish for Monday, July 14, 2025. If you have a news tip or know of an upcoming event where you live, email us at news@katctv.com.
Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
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A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday.
Charity fraud alert: How to donate safely to Texas flood victims
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Many of us would like to help the victims of the Texas floods. But the Better Business Bureau is warning about some questionable charities that may solicit donations. Here’s how to find a good one.
Woman speaks out after surviving Tulane hit-and-run caught on surveillance video
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“My whole body was just shaking, and I was screaming to the top of my lungs,” said Tierra Murray.
LDWF investigates fatal boating incident in Iberville Parish
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The body of Jennifer Harrison, 56, of Gonzales, was recovered from the East Upper Grand River. Agents were notified of a single-vessel incident near Plaquemine.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church awards $15K in scholarships to students
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A local church awarded 22 scholarships totaling $15K, continuing its commitment to empowering students through faith and education.
