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Jan 28 2026FINANCE

Mississippi's Cannabis Cash Conundrum: Where Should the Extra Money Go?

Mississippi is facing a unique situation with its medical cannabis program. The state has been collecting more money than expected from taxes on medical cannabis sales. This has led to a question: What should be done with the extra cash? The Mississippi Attorney General has weighed in on this issue

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Louisiana Faces Winter's Wrath and Seeks Protection

Louisiana is dealing with a tough winter that has already taken eight lives. The state is urging people to stay careful as the cold weather continues to cause problems. The deaths happened because of hypothermia, car crashes on icy roads, and power outages that led to oxygen deprivation. Even as the

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Louisiana's Gambling Boom and Point Shaving Scandal

Louisiana has seen a huge rise in sports betting, with over $440 million in wagers in 2025. But this growth has come with a dark side: a point-shaving scandal involving college basketball players. Players from Tulane University, Nicholls State, and the University of New Orleans were indicted for try

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Georgia Braces for Winter Storm Fern: What to Expect

Georgia is in the midst of Winter Storm Fern, bringing snow and ice to some areas while others remain unaffected. The National Weather Service and The Weather Channel have issued warnings and advisories, urging residents to stay alert. Athens is under an ice storm warning until 10 a. m. Monday. Exp

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Louisiana's Early Voting Hits a Weather Snag

Louisiana's early voting got a temporary pause on Monday, January 26, thanks to some nasty winter weather. Governor Jeff Landry called it off, and the Secretary of State’s Office shut down too. But don’t worry, voting picked back up on Tuesday, January 27, at 8:30 a. m. This whole thing is for the

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Jan 22 2026WEATHER

Georgia Braces for Winter Storm: What You Need to Know

Georgia is in for some serious winter weather. Snow, ice, and freezing rain are on the way, and Governor Brian Kemp has taken action to keep everyone safe. He declared a state of emergency to get things ready. So, what does a state of emergency mean? It's like hitting the big red button to get all

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Jan 21 2026EDUCATION

Georgia's New Way to Fund Private Schools: What's the Catch?

Georgia has joined a federal tax credit program that lets people give money to private school scholarships and get it back as a tax credit. This is on top of an existing state program that does the same thing. Governor Brian Kemp signed up for this new program, making Georgia one of the states where

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Jan 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

Water Wonders: Big Tech's Thirsty Plans and Our Future

Louisiana's water is precious. It's not just for drinking. It's for life. So, why aren't we talking about how big tech's data centers might affect our water supply? Right now, there's a plan to build a huge data center in Holly Ridge. It's not just any building. It's a facility that could use a lot

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Jan 12 2026WEATHER

Louisiana's Unexpected Chilly Spell: What's Going On?

Louisiana is known for its warm, humid climate, but lately, it's been feeling more like winter than usual. After a stretch of warm days, temperatures suddenly dropped, catching many off guard. This chill is expected to stick around for a while, with overnight temperatures potentially dipping near fr

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Jan 12 2026CRIME

Louisiana's Crime Rates: A Glimpse of Hope in 2025

Louisiana saw some good news in 2025. Crime rates went down in many cities. New Orleans had fewer murders. There were 121 in 2025, down from 125 in 2024. That's a 3% drop. But the big news is that murders are down 55% from three years ago. That's a huge improvement. Shreveport also saw a big drop.

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