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Mayor Cantrell says Municipal Auditorium is being eyed as new City Hall

Mayor LaToya Cantrell told the Bureau of Governmental Research she has concluded the current City Hall is past its useful life.

 

'I'm very hopeful': Sewerage & Water Board, Civil Service look to patch relationship

New utility leadership to seek "common ground" and "common goals" with city's hiring agency.

 

Will the intense heat lead to power blackouts in Louisiana?

Utilities have been on alert in case demand exceeds the available electricity.

 

Maryland double murder suspect arrested in River Ridge

Tavon Powell, 37, is wanted in the shooting deaths of a man and woman just outside Baltimore, authorities said.

 

If it rains where you live, you need flood insurance

One sensible solution is include flood coverage with a homeowner's policy unless the owner opts out.

 

Black people in Louisiana nearly 3 times more likely to be arrested for pot possession: report

Southern Poverty Law Center released a report Tuesday (Sept. 18) on racial profiling in the state.

 

SWAT team responding to situation in River Ridge, JPSO says

The police action possibly involves a homicide suspect.

 

How did Louisiana, once facing drastic budget cuts, end up with a surplus?

Louisiana ended its fiscal year with more than $300 million extra dollars, officials say.

 

Trump imposes tariffs on $200B more of Chinese goods starting next week

The Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion more in Chinese goods starting next week, escalating a trade war between the world's two biggest economies and potentially raising prices on consumer goods ranging from handbags to bicycle tires.

 

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