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Mar 12 2025CRIME

Louisiana's Execution Plan Hits a Snag

Louisiana's plan to use nitrogen gas for an execution has been put on hold. A federal judge has stepped in, halting the state's first attempt to use this method. The execution, scheduled for next week, would have been the first in Louisiana in 15 years. The state's Attorney General has announced an

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Feb 22 2025CRIME

Deadly Shooting at Kentucky License Office

A tragic event unfolded in Louisville, Kentucky, on a Friday afternoon. Three lives were lost in a shooting that took place outside a driver's license office. The scene was chaotic, with several people rushing to escape in a vehicle. The location of the incident was the Driver Licensing Regional Off

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Postal Service Chief Steps Aside After Turbulent Tenure

The U. S. Postal Service is saying goodbye to its leader, Louis DeJoy, after nearly five years. This announcement comes after a period filled with challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge in mail-in voting, and efforts to cut costs and improve services. DeJoy, who took over in the summer of 20

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Louisiana's Academic Comeback

Louisiana's school system is making headlines again, this time for its impressive academic progress. Recently, a new academic recovery study ranked the state first in the country for reading growth and second for math, comparing data from 2019 to 2024. This is a big deal, as it shows that Louisiana

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Feb 10 2025WEATHER

St. Louis Weather: Snowy Week Ahead

St. Louis is about to get really cold and snowy. Winter is coming early. The first snow show is predicted to start late Monday night and go into early Tuesday morning. It will be hard to predict how much snow will fall. Southern counties might see more snow, up to two inches, and there will be s

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Feb 01 2025EDUCATION

Is A Credit Union The Right Move For East Ascension High School?

A debate is brewing in Ascension Parish. Officials in Ascension Public Schools want financial literacy in their school curriculum. They want to bring a credit union to East Ascension High school. The idea of financial literacy sounds good. But how far money handling skills will go is uncertain. But

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

Cassidy's Dilemma: Politics or Public Health?

Let's talk about a tricky situation for a senator named Cassidy, who has been asked to say whether Kennedy should get a big job in the government. Cassidy is a doctor and a politician, and he has a problem. Lawmakers in his state, Louisiana, really want him to vote for Kennedy's job. They think

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Jan 31 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer: Why Early Detection Matters

January has flown by, but it's not too late to take action against cervical cancer. This disease is a significant concern for women, ranking as the fourth most common cancer. It's no exaggeration to call it a serious threat. Many people don't realize that cervical cancer can be prevented. In fact,

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

East Meets West: Louis Vuitton and Kenzo Team Up for Streetwear

So, what happens when two fashion powerhouses join forces? A stylish blend of East and West, that's what! Louis Vuitton and Kenzo showed off their new collection during Paris Fashion Week, and it was quite the show. Celebrities like Bradley Cooper and Adrien Brody rubbed shoulders with K-pop stars a

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Jan 22 2025WEATHER

Discovering Louisiana: WBRZ News Teams' Journey in the Historic Snowstorm

On Tuesday, January 21st, WBRZ's news, weather, and even sports teams hit the road. Their mission? To explore how residents were dealing with the first significant snowfall since 2018 in southeastern Louisiana. It was quite the show, with several inches of snow blanketing the region. Destiny Beasle

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