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New Orleans coroner tried to delay trial in negligence case brought by dying man
WWL - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
Dr. Dwight McKenna's lawyers withdrew delay request after WWL asked if they were trying to 'run out the clock' on Sidney Smith's terminal cancer NEW ORLEANS — The plaintiff in one of four pending lawsuits alleging gross negligence by New Orleans...
NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers predicted to acquire 6-feet-8 New Orleans Pelicans big man to support LeBron-Luka power duo
The Times of India
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LeBron James and Alex Caruso in Los Angeles Lakers (Image via Nathaniel S. Butler/ Getty Images) The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering a major offseason move to strengthen their roster around newly acquired superstar Luka Dončić. After...
Baton Rouge area mourns late Rev. Greg Daigle, celebrates legacy of music and humor
The Advocate - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
Shortly after the Rev. Gregory Daigle arrived at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine over 10 years ago, one of the families in his parish suffered an unimaginable tragedy. Parishioner Jane Boudreaux’s son, Kye, was murdered in...
There’s an obscure election in the New Orleans area Saturday. Here’s what to know.
Gambit - Louisiana
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On Saturday, New Orleans and its surrounding areas will elect who they want to put on a little-known board in charge of working with farmers and landowners to help responsibly use and protect the area’s natural resources. The Crescent Soil and...
Louisiana Legislative Session wraps up with moves on insurance, education, and infrastructure
WWL - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
Landry has already signed 112 bills into law with dozens more heading to his desk. BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers wrapped up a busy regular legislative session Thursday, passing bills on a wide range of issues from insurance reform to...
Louisiana Central wraps up 3rd annual Manufacturing Career Camp
KALB - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Louisiana Central wrapped its third annual Manufacturing Career Camp. This week-long camp is made for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to help them learn about manufacturing jobs in Central Louisiana. During the...
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill, Says It’s Unnecessary
Casino Beats
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June 13, 2025
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...
Commission Accomplished: Uptown New Orleans home sells for $2.5M
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Renovated 1920s Uptown home sold for $2.495M on June 2 Located two blocks from Audubon Park on a 9,000 sq. ft. lot Features include 4 beds, 3.5 baths, pool, and guest house Luxury finishes include Murano chandelier, Le Cornue range,...
University of New Orleans through the years
Nola - Louisiana
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A recent aerial view of the LSUNO campus shows the permanent construction to date. Buildings are Sciences (1), Library (2), Liberal Arts (3), Administration (4), Education and Business (5), University Center (6), and Health and Physical Education...
New Orleans debates real-time facial recognition legislation
Biometric Update
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June 13, 2025
New Orleans has emerged as a flashpoint in debates over real-time facial recognition technology. The city’s leaders are weighing a landmark ordinance that, if passed, would make New Orleans the first U.S. city to formally legalize continuous...
NBA Trade Rumors: Pelicans eye playoff caliber stars to pair with Zion Williamson as team looks to deal Trey Murphy III
Sportskeeda
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June 13, 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans are not moving on from All-Star forward Zion Williamson. Despite Williamson's struggles to stay healthy, the organization is focused on building a playoff-caliber team around him. One player they are willing to trade in...
Shipping costs are up. Thank Trump's seesawing trade policy.
WNYC - New York
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June 13, 2025
"There's so many amazing florists in New Orleans. If we're the first florist that puts a clause in our contract about raising prices due to tariffs, we might not get the business," says Jacqui Roche, co-owner of Cry Baby Floral.
A snapshot of how the local housing market fared in May
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
The Greater Baton Rouge housing market showed signs of balance in May, with a rise in listings and sales activity across much of the region. Buyers are beginning to benefit from increased inventory and a slight pullback in competitiveness, while...
Lakers Eye Trey Murphy III to Pair with Luka in Bold Trade Move
BVM Sports
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June 13, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing a significant offseason move, potentially acquiring young star Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans to pair with Luka Dončić. As Dončić prepares for his inaugural full season with the Lakers alongside...
Which Trail Blazers Have Trade Value?
Blazer's Edge - Oregon
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June 13, 2025
The Portland Trail Blazers are an improving team, but far from a finished product. Knowing their franchise is in transition—a couple seasons into a rebuild, a couple more from relevancy—Blazers fans are highly interested in the NBA trade market....
Independent pharmacies describe new law as a lifeline for their business
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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June 14, 2025
Metairie, La (WVUE) -After intense lobbying by pharmacy giant CVS, including sending text messages to customers, state senators killed a bill this week that CVS says would’ve resulted in the company pulling out of Louisiana. Lawmakers did pass...
What Car Is Most Often Stolen in Louisiana?
1130 AM The Tiger - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
A car is stolen nearly every 30 seconds in the U.S., and one specific model is vanishing more than any other in Louisiana. And this particular model is the most common target of car thieves in several states. Getty Images Getty Images Considering...
South Carolina executive director (Louisiana native) shares Cajun fishing lessons
Baptist Message - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
By Baptist Message staff DALLAS (LBM) – South Carolina Baptist Convention Executive Director Tony Wolfe invited messengers to cast bread on the water to remember the generation who drove the growth of the Cooperative Program and to unite as the...
Push to regulate PBM practices in Louisiana
KATC 3 ABC - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
As the 2025 Louisiana legislative session came to a close Thursday, a closely watched bill that aimed to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, failed to make it through the Senate. But it may not be the end of the debate. Gov. Jeff Landry,...
Effort to limit pharmacy benefit manager-affiliated drugstores stalls in Louisiana Legislature
WWL - Louisiana
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June 13, 2025
A bill that would have closed more than 100 stores tied to PBMs, like CVS, died without a Senate vote. Meanwhile, lawmakers passed a separate measure increasing oversight of PBMs — companies that manage prescription benefits for insurers —...