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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeThree months after the exit of Sito Narcisse, the slow-moving hunt for his replacement as superintendent of Baton Rouge public schools is accelerating with eight scheduled gatherings this week over the course of four days, including community meetings at Tara,…See the Story
After sleepy three months, search for top Baton Rouge schools leader heats up
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Troy Carter asked Friday for flexibility from the U.S. Department of Agriculture the day after the Legislature and the state Department of Children and Family ServicesSee the Story
Louisiana applies for federal aid to feed low income families over the summer
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Coronavirus · Baton RougeBATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge woman was sentenced to three years in federal prison after defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs. According to U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe Jr., Linda Gurvin, 56, of Baton Rouge, was sentenced to 36 months after being convicted of wire fraud and unlawful monetary transactions. According to a U.S. Department of Justice news release, Gurvin admitted to submitting six fraudulent applications seek…See the Story
DOJ: Louisiana woman tried to get $1M in COVID help by fraud, got $440K, spent money on cars
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Protestors · Baton RougeA group of roughly 100 pro-Palestinian LSU students held a protest on campus Friday, but soon encountered a similarly large group of heckling counter-protestors.See the Story
Pro-Palestinian protesters, counter-protesters confront each other on LSU campus
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeA new poll showing the 200 most beloved heroines in the United States names five women with ties to Louisiana's history. Here's what you need to know about Mahalia Jackson, Clementine Hunter, Kate Chopin, Marie Laveau and Lillian Hellman.See the Story
Poll: Five women with Louisiana ties are some of the most iconic in US history
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Baton Rouge · Baton RougeBATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives over new rules banning private firearm sales. Louisiana, along with Texas, Mississippi and Utah, are suing after the Biden administration announced a new rule that reduces the number of firearms sold without background checks on Thursday, April 11. The suit was filed Wednesday, May 1, in the U.S. D…See the Story
Louisiana attorney general files lawsuit over new federal rules on private gun sales
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