5+ hour, 8+ min ago  (787+ words) (Louisiana Illuminator) " Terrica Williams stood before the Metro Council with a question that should embarrass every policymaker in East Baton Rouge Parish. Her office, the Baton Rouge City Court constable, employs certified law enforcement officers who complete the same academy…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago  (518+ words) On April 7th, the Livingston Parish Library Board of Control sought to clarify three key items regarding the future position of Library Director during a special meeting: updated salary, the advertisement language, and potential to update educational requirements for the position....

22+ hour, 35+ min ago  (13+ words) Bill to criminalize unsecured firearm storage fails in Louisiana Senate committee'Livingston Parish News...

21+ hour, 7+ min ago  (267+ words) BATON ROUGE -- A bill to raise the daily reimbursement rate for housing state inmates advanced with broad bipartisan support Tuesday, as Louisiana lawmakers seek to ease financial pressure on local correctional facilities while acknowledging the increase still falls short of…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (69+ words) Springfield defeated Bogalusa, 16-1, in a District 8-3 A contest at home on April 6. Wilder resolution aims to bring safety oversight to high school cheer, dance and lacrosse National debt over 4x greater than reported, accounting group says U. S. adds 178k jobs in 'strong' March…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (735+ words) WASHINGTON (Louisiana Illuminator)" Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Department of Justice and will be replaced for now by President Donald Trump's former personal defense lawyer, the president announced Thursday. "Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (662+ words) (Louisiana Illuminator) - The Louisiana Legislature has forwarded a proposal that would allow terminally ill inmates to be released up to 120 days before their expected death, doubling the current 60-day window for early release. Under current law, considerations for early release…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (638+ words) (Louisiana Illuminator) - A bill to place restrictions on carbon dioxide pipelines and storage facilities in Louisiana failed in a legislative committee Tuesday, likely spelling doom for other legislation looking to limit use of the technology in the state. Opposition to…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (422+ words) (Louisiana Illuminator) -A bill aimed at protecting Louisiana teachers from student attacks is gaining traction after advancing through a legislative committee without opposition. House Bill283, introduced by Rep. Candace Newell, D-New Orleans, would require schools to remove students who assault teachers,…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (360+ words) The Livingston Parish News has been a cornerstone of the Livingston Parish community since 1898, providing news and a platform for local engagement. It captures important events, public notices, and the unique stories that define the parish. That commitment to local…...