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LSU & SEC legal fight: A Baton Rouge court hearing backed Louisiana AG Liz Murrill and West Baton Rouge DA Tony Clayton in the push to let athletes return to college rosters, keeping pressure on the SEC’s rules as the season gets underway. Local sports spotlight: LSU’s Lane Kiffin era opens with a 51-10 rout of Clemson, while the wider Week 1 buzz includes Saints vs. Lions expectations and Louisiana high school football rankings. Energy & jobs: A U.S. Energy Department report says Louisiana’s energy workforce dipped slightly in 2024-2025, even as demand is expected to rise with data centers and electricity growth. Public safety & health: Hammond saw an EF0 tornado touch down on Labor Day, and Southwest Louisiana opioid deaths continue trending down as behavioral health rankings improve. Community & culture: Southern Decadence wrapped up in New Orleans, and Ferriday was named a new Certified Cultural District tied to the Jerry Lee Lewis legacy.

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Baton Rouge schools continue to see enrollment fall. See the latest data.

The Advocate - Louisiana |

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The Advocate - Louisiana

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Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1925
Website	www.theadvocate.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Owner Country	United States

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Crime in New Orleans East is down as police mount swifter response. What does it mean for retail?

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Nola - Louisiana

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Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1998
Website	https://www.nola.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Owner Country	United States

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Gayle Benson buys another well-known New Orleans skyscraper, adding to growing property holdings

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Nola - Louisiana

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Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1998
Website	https://www.nola.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
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7 hours ago

Louisiana politicians attend Big Labor picnic in New Orleans

FOX 8 - Louisiana |

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FOX 8 - Louisiana

Right-wing

Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	https://www.fox8live.com/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Political notes: Ivey co-chairs CBCF, Ausby to Appellate Court, another Haley honored

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Maryland Matters

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Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
Year Founded	2017
Website	marylandmatters.org
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Annapolis
Owner Country	United States

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Thousands of eligible Louisiana parents face long waits for childcare assistance

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Nola - Louisiana

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Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1998
Website	https://www.nola.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Nonstop flights from Louisville to New Orleans return this October

Wave 3 - Kentucky |

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Wave 3 - Kentucky

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1948
Website	https://www.wave3.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

Can SpaceX's massive Louisiana spaceport benefit coastal restoration? It's a high-stakes question.

Nola - Louisiana |

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Nola - Louisiana

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Owned By	John & Dathel Georges through Georges Media Group
Year Founded	1998
Website	https://www.nola.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Owner Country	United States

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