City of Montgomery paid $243,530 to Louisiana private security company despite pending contract termination

The City of Montgomery paid $243,530 to a Louisiana private security company on March 10, despite the Montgomery City Council considering terminating the contract at a recent meeting. According to Montgomery’s open finance portal, the city paid $243,530 to …

Louisiana bill aims to raise teacher salaries to match regional average

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana teachers are making thousands less than educators in neighboring states, and lawmakers are working on a bill to change that. The “Teacher Pay Modernization Act” has a phased plan to raise average teacher salaries over the …

Louisiana Christian University holds formal inauguration for Dr. Mark Johnson

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - Louisiana Christian University held a formal inauguration ceremony Thursday, March 26, for Dr. Mark Johnson, who has been serving as president since June. Hundreds of people from the greater Central Louisiana community gathered at …

Harmful and deadly hazing could get easier to punish in Louisiana

Piper Hutchinson | Louisiana Illuminator (Louisiana Illuminator) - State lawmakers have advanced a bill to make it easier for Louisiana colleges and universities to punish individuals and organizations that engage in hazing that ends with death or serious …

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Power of Trump endorsement tested in Louisiana GOP Senate primary

Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary is shaping into a test of whether President Donald Trump’s endorsement still decides elections or whether candidates can survive by borrowing the Trump agenda without his political backing.Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) …

Lana Del Rey gives rare look at modest Louisiana life with gator tour guide husband on his 51st birthday

Lana Del Rey has enjoyed a low-key life with her gator tour guide husband Jeremy Dufrene in Louisiana and the talented singer recently gave an intimate peek into their relationship. The 40-year-old Young And Beautiful hitmaker (born Elizabeth Grant) took …

Louisiana House committee advances bill to use SAVE for voter checks 

March 28, 2026, 4:02 a.m. CT A Louisiana House committee advanced a bill requiring annual voter roll checks using a federal database called SAVE. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about potential data security risks and the system's accuracy. …

Louisiana Has Until June 1 to Change the Way Your Insurance Is Priced

If you have ever wondered why your car insurance costs more than your neighbor’s — even though you drive the same roads, live in the same neighborhood, and have a cleaner driving record — there is a good chance your credit score is part of the answer. In …

No Kings protests today in Louisiana. See when and where they'll be

March 28, 2026, 4:03 a.m. CT The No Kings Coalition is planning to mobilize again for a nationwide peaceful protest today. This series of demonstrations comes at a time of growing resistance against Immigration Customs and Enforcement's (ICE) actions …