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At 1:50am, Chairman Kleinpeter said the committee will be at ease after some outbursts from the crowd and a long line of questioning from Sen. Duplessis to author of Republican-led maps Sen. Morris. Will reconvene shortly #lalege

After hours of public testimony, SB 407 (4-2 map) fails to advance out of Senate & Governmental Affairs committee 4-3, with Sen. Reese absent. #lalege #lagov @WAFB

Saints’ October opponent in Paris will be Steelers, not Browns, reports say tinyurl.com/4wz8y552?utm_s…

New Orleans mayor slams bill that would help relocate Confederate statues in Louisiana state parks tinyurl.com/wc9at9xw?utm_s…

$4.8M settlement reached over Ronald Greene traffic stop death, AP sources say tinyurl.com/59vve22u?utm_s…

I-TEAM: Murder at state prison prompts Iberville Parish jail upgrades tinyurl.com/4f7eu2am?utm_s…

A lawmaker said delivery is not a convenience but a necessity for accessing food for many vulnerable residents. tinyurl.com/49r8u9jv

High water creates problems at Tickfaw State Park tinyurl.com/47729e5z

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway tinyurl.com/3waewdtn

A judge has reached a verdict for the performer who ran across the Superdome field during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show tinyurl.com/3raxm5z2

Dozens gather outside the Senate redistricting committee ahead of vote on new congressional map proposals. The committee will send proposals to the Senate floor for a future vote. The meeting will begin after the Senate wraps up voting on today’s schedule of bills. wafb.com/2026/05/08/lou…

Apple warns iPhone users to update their devices. Here’s why wafb.com/2026/05/12/app…

Woman accused of killing former sheriff pleads not guilty by insanity wafb.com/2026/05/12/wom…

Man arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles, authorities say wafb.com/2026/05/12/bou…

Louisiana lawmakers push for investigation into foreign seafood trade practices wafb.com/2026/05/12/lou…

GEO Next Generation High School is celebrating 10 years of operation in Louisiana’s capital city, where students can earn a high school diploma and a college degree without paying to enroll. The partnership with Baton Rouge Community College allows students to take on college classes on top of their high school learning. wafb.com/2026/05/12/bat…

Man arrested in deadly Beech Street stabbing, police say: wafb.com/2026/05/12/man…

The town of Addis is considering an ordinance to regulate off-road vehicles after an increase in crashes involving young riders. Off-road vehicles are not allowed on streets, but Police Chief Jason Langlois said enforcement is difficult. wafb.com/2026/05/11/add…

The police chief said he fears the trend could eventually lead to a deadly crash tinyurl.com/4m5nukjb?utm_s…

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge: wafb.com/2026/05/12/shi…