Louisiana opens three-day House candidate qualification window after canceled May elections
Candidates for affected Louisiana House races must qualify Aug. 5-7 after Gov. Jeff Landry canceled the previously scheduled May 16 elections.
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Louisiana wastewater minimum charge rises to $37.89 under 2026 rate ordinance
Louisiana’s 2026 wastewater rate structure took effect July 1, setting a $37.89 minimum monthly charge for each metered wastewater user.
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Winnfield-area voters face $23 million school bond measure for gym and classroom work
Consolidated School District No. 12 is asking voters to approve up to $23 million in bonds for a new Winnfield Senior High School gymnasium, Winnfield Middle School renovations and additional classrooms.
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Ascension schools to require clear backpacks and use weapons-detection systems for 2026-27
Ascension Public Schools announced districtwide clear-backpack guidelines and weapons-detection systems for the 2026-27 school year, including Prairieville Primary.
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Bossier Parish Section 8 Waiting List Set to Close at 4 p.m. Aug. 6
Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing opened its waiting list Aug. 4. The announced application window is scheduled to close at 4 p.m. Aug. 6.
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Shreveport launches Block by Block Phase 2 in Highland, Mooretown
Shreveport has begun Phase 2 of its Block by Block Initiative, with an estimated $2.5 million to $3 million in neighborhood projects.
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Celina Announces $15M Trackside Junction Development Downtown
Celina and its economic development corporation announced a $15 million downtown project planned to add commercial, residential and event space.
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Burgess Road bridge reopened in Denham Springs after contractor dispute
The West Colyell Creek Bridge on Burgess Road reopened around 10 a.m. July 3 after Livingston Parish crews installed temporary striping and officials addressed contractor equipment during a dispute over liquidated damages.
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Louisiana SNAP hot-food waiver expires Aug. 13 after Tropical Storm Arthur
Louisiana SNAP households can use existing benefits for eligible hot or prepared foods at authorized retailers through Aug. 13, but the waiver adds no funds, covers no restaurant meals and may require retailer system updates.
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BRPD says more than 1,000 tons processed as Baton Rouge landfill search continues
Baton Rouge search teams processed 1,054.1 tons of landfill material by July 27, but the search for Ja’Derrius Minnieweather remains active with no established end date.
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Bossier City council calendar extends beyond July as chambers work and new voting law take effect
Bossier City approved a remainder-of-2026 council schedule after chambers construction disrupted the original calendar. Residents should verify each meeting’s date, location and public-comment rules as Act 220 takes effect and the Merriott case returns to the district court.
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Kenner riders now have a split bus route and on-demand service on Loyola Drive
Kenner’s former E201 loop is now split between E201 and E9 service, while Moving Kenner replaces fixed-route buses on a specified section of Loyola Drive.
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Baton Rouge,, LA Weather Snapshot – August 5, 2026
12:42 PM · Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Baton Rouge,, LA: 91°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 99°F · Humidity 53% · Wind 3 mph
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Shreveport business owner sues city, police over alleged property loss from towed car
Katherine Kennedy alleges more than $50,000 in business inventory and personal property was taken after her vehicle was repossessed in Shreveport. The city, police department and three officers are named defendants.
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New Orleans airport expansion remains a major regional infrastructure question
MSY’s long-range plan envisions more gates, terminals, parking and concourses, but FAA acceptance, financing and project sequencing still leave the timeline unresolved.
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Louisiana’s SUN Bucks application deadline is Aug. 20. Who still needs to apply?
Louisiana families may receive a one-time $120 SUN Bucks grocery benefit for each eligible child. Applications for summer 2026 are due Aug. 20, and unused funds expire 122 days after issuance or loading.
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Baton Rouge planning commission agenda puts Florida Boulevard rezoning and Pettit Road mining proposal before residents
An amended Baton Rouge planning agenda sets an Aug. 17 public meeting on Florida Boulevard plan and zoning changes, Dalton Street and alcohol-zoning requests, and a deferred Pettit Road mining proposal.
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Baton Rouge,, LA Weather Snapshot – August 4, 2026
11:32 PM · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Baton Rouge,, LA: 79°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 82°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 5 mph
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New Orleans City Council expands Sewerage and Water Board oversight as Act 938 takes effect
Act 938 took effect August 1, expanding New Orleans City Council authority over Sewerage and Water Board governance, budgets and accountability as officials examine the utility’s finances and staffing.
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Hirshhorn loans bring contemporary art to 51 museums nationwide
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn is preparing free, multiyear loans to 51 museums, including LSU in Baton Rouge, with first installations expected by December 2026.
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Louisiana congressional candidates face Aug. 5-7 qualifying deadline after map fight
Louisiana U.S. House candidates must qualify by 4:30 p.m. Friday for races moved to a Nov. 3 open primary after earlier congressional elections were canceled.
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New Louisiana lease law gives Baton Rouge stalking victims a path to end leases early
Act 64 took effect August 1, giving Baton Rouge renters affected by stalking or cyberstalking a statutory path to seek early lease termination—if they provide the required documentation and certification.