Youngsville Councilwoman Issues Statement on Crash Incident
Youngsville Councilwoman Kayla Menard Reaux has issued an official statement in response to a report from The Advocate regarding a crash incident from November 2022.
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'Tiger King' Announces Presidential Run (From Federal Prison)
Netflix's most notorious star is back, and this time, he's running for President of the United States.
LABI President Stephen Waguespack Joins Louisiana Governor Race, Resigns from LABI
Resigning from his job leading the state's biggest business advocacy organization, Waguespack joins a crowded field in the race for governor.
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves Dodges Governor’s Race, Will Stay in Congress
Despite previously feeling 'extraordinary pressure' to run, Graves has decided to stay in Congress.
La. Lawmaker Files Bill to End Insurance Rates Based on Gender
State Senator Jay Luneau, a Democrat from Alexandria, wants to ensure rates are calculated fairly.
Organizers Say They Have Enough Signatures for Cantrell Recall
Efforts to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell reached a milestone on Wednesday (Feb. 22) as organizers announced they have gathered enough signatures to "trigger a referendum" on Mayor Cantrell.
CNN’s Don Lemon Issues Apology, Regrets Saying Nikki Haley Past Her ‘Prime’ After Backlash
Don Lemon startled some colleagues on CNN’s morning show Thursday with his implication that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, at age 51, was past her prime.
Monique Blanco Boulet, Daughter of Late Gov. Kathleen Blanco, Announces Run for Lafayette Mayor-President
Monique Blanco Boulet will run as a Republican against Mayor-President Josh Guillory and Attorney Jan Swift.
President Biden Heckled, Called a 'Liar' During SOTU Address
President Joe Biden exhorted Republicans over and over Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address meant to reassure to a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.
Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory Announces Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
Guillory made the announcement at a press conference at Alexandria's Hotel Bentley.
Trump to Be Allowed Back on Facebook After 2-year Ban
Facebook parent Meta said Wednesday it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Several Lafayette Names Rumored to Be Running for Legislature This Year
Several local seats are up for grabs, and there are plenty of names being discussed.
Lafayette Mom Removed from Library Board Meeting Sparks Backlash
After a parent was highly critical of the board, sheriff's deputies were asked to remove her.
Congressman Mike Johnson Endorses Jeff Landry for Louisiana Governor
Landry continues to pick up endorsements while his opposition is still taking shape.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Opts-Out of Governor’s Race in 2023
Instead, Nungesser will run for re-election as Lt. Governor.
State Treasurer John Schroder Announces Bid for Louisiana Governor
Louisiana's state treasurer looks to make a career move in 2023 in his bid for governor.
Senator Kennedy Ends Months of Speculation, Bows Out of Governor’s Race
The decision comes after months of folks wondering if he'll jump in.
Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins Announces Support for Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
Higgins had previously voted for Rep. Andy Biggs as Speaker.
Louisiana Adopts 3 New Amendments to the State Constitution
The amendments got overwhelming support at the ballot box.
Edwards Handily Wins Election for City Court Judge in Runoff
Edwards received an endorsement from Toby Aguillard and dominated the early vote.