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Local leaders say election districts dilute Black votes for panel governing Louisiana's capital
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Election districts for the council governing Louisiana's capital city entrench white control of the council and dilute Black voting strength even though Black voting-age residents outnumber white voting-age residents, a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday says. ...
Four officers in now-disbanded police unit charged in cover-up of 2020 beating
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Four officers associated with a now-disbanded unit of the Baton Rouge Police Department have been indicted by a Louisiana grand jury on charges alleging that they covered up the beating of a suspect in custody. The charges stem from an attempted strip...
Les Miles sues LSU, NCAA and College Football Hall of Fame over 37 vacated victories
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Les Miles, who coached the LSU Tigers to a 2007 national championship, is suing the university over its decision to vacate 37 of his teams' victories between 2012 and 2015. The lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Baton Rouge alleges that LSU never gave...
Louisiana US Rep. Garret Graves won't seek reelection, citing a new congressional map
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, a Republican representing Louisiana, said on Friday that he will not run for reelection after a new congressional map dismantled his district, transforming it into the state's second majority-Black district. Up until now, the...
Rapper NBA YoungBoy is held on $100K bail in Utah prescription fraud case
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A judge in Utah has set a $100,000 bond for rapper NBA YoungBoy, who faces dozens of charges involving a fraudulent prescription operation he allegedly orchestrated. The 24-year-old rap artist, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, appeared Thursday before Judge...
Judges say they'll draw new Louisiana election map if lawmakers don't by June 3
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A panel of federal judges who recently threw out a congressional election map giving Louisiana a second mostly Black district said Tuesday the state Legislature must pass a new map by June 3 or face having the panel impose one on the state. However, voting...
Lamar: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lamar Advertising Co. (LAMR) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The real estate investment trust, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, said it had funds from operations of $158.2 million, or $1.54...
H&E Equipment: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (HEES) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $25.9 million. On a per-share basis, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based company said it had net income of 71 cents. The results did not...
Louisiana Supreme Court rules for new City of St. George
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is steps closer to getting a new city. The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Friday in favor of the proposed City of St. George, saying organizers followed the proper process for incorporation, overturning rulings by lower courts. The state’s...
Business First: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Business First Bancshares, Inc. (BFST) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $13.6 million. The bank, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, said it had earnings of 48 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...
