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As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility grows, interest could wane

The first months of vaccine distribution have largely been targeted at populations that have...

Analysis: Louisiana weighs hefty borrowing to pay levee debt

After Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana delayed paying its debts for improvements to the federal flood...

Will LSU really change following sexual misconduct report?

In the wake of today’s report into LSU’s mishandling of sexual abuse complaints, the university announced several changes, including the establishment of a new Office of Civil Rights and Title IX and the temporary suspensions of two high-ranking athletic department officials, Verge Ausberry and Miriam Segar, who were cited in the Husch Blackwell report for their mishandling of sexual abuse complaints against football stars Drake Davis and Derrius Guice.

Waitr looking to deliver cannabis products where they are legal

Lafayette-based food delivery service Waitr announced Thursday that it is pursuing a partnership to...

Louisiana Marathon running this weekend despite pandemic

Like most things this past COVID-riddled year, the Louisiana Marathon will look a lot...

News alert: Sexual misconduct report criticizes LSU’s Title IX office, leadership

A 150-page report on the way LSU has handled complaints of sexual abuse and violence on campus not only sharply criticizes the university’s Title IX office, but, more specifically, blames university leadership for failing to adequately staff and support the office and for ignoring many red flags over the years calling attention to the problem.
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Great River Industries will move Louisiana office from Gonzales to Geismar

Construction and maintenance services provider Great River Industries will move its Louisiana operations from Gonzales to Geismar as part of plans to expand the company.

Popeyes property at O’Neal sells for $2M

A Baton Rouge man has bought the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant property on O’Neal...

John Paul Funes released from prison

John Paul Funes, Our Lady of the Lake Foundation’s former chief fundraiser who had...

Senate imposes restrictions on aid for state, local governments in COVID relief bill

The Senate voted Thursday to begin debate on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus...