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Judge temporarily blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms
KSAT - Texas
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August 20, 2025
SAN ANTONIO – A federal judge on Wednesday ruled to temporarily block a new Texas law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Fred Biery wrote that the state did not attempt to...
Court affirms La. legislative maps dilute Black voters' rights
Louisiana Record
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A federal appeals court panel has affirmed a lower court opinion that found Louisiana’s state legislative maps violated the Voting Rights Act by “packing” and “cracking” Black voters into districts that illegally dilute their voting power. The...
Foret Tradition Invades Sulphur For Annual Fleur De Lis Dance
Highway 98.9 - Louisiana
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August 20, 2025
[KNGT-FM] - Grab your best pair of dancing shoes, get ready to slide across the dance floor this Friday night. One of the most popular Louisiana Swamp pop bands in the land will be heading to Sulphur, Louisiana, playing all your favorite Swamp pop...
How Will the 2025 Reconciliation Law Affect the Uninsured Rate in Each State?
KFF
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August 20, 2025
President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025 a budget reconciliation package (formerly called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”) that will make significant changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces. The Congressional...
Long before the Louisiana Roblox lawsuit
Gazette
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August 20, 2025
User revolution festered against Roblox long before Louisiana’s lawsuit (The Center Square) – Though Louisiana only last week brought a lawsuit against the popular video game Roblox, a user-led revolution has been long in the works. That...
LEDA head named to regional economic development group's board
The Acadiana Advocate - Louisiana
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Mandi Mitchell, president and CEO of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, was elected to a second term as state director for the Southern Economic Development Council’s board of directors. Mitchell’s two-year term begins Jan. 1. SEDC...
Teenager Killed In Louisiana Highway Accident
103.3 The GOAT - Louisiana
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August 20, 2025
(KPEL News) - A terrible scene unfolded on a Louisiana roadway Monday afternoon that led to the death of a teenager in a crash. What Is Known About The Crash? According to the Louisiana State Police, the fatal crash happened on Louisiana Highway...
Easy-to-grow okra is a La. tradition
Teche News - Louisiana
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August 20, 2025
Get it growing Okra holds a special place in the hearts of many Louisianans. For some, it’s an essential ingredient in gumbo, and for others, it’s a must-grow crop in the summer vegetable garden. It’s no wonder why: Okra is tasty and nutritious....
Vikings 'seriously exploring' veteran WR trade, per report
Marco Eagle - Florida
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The Minnesota Vikings have seen their receiving corps thinned ahead of the 2025 NFL season by Jordan Addison's three-game suspension and Rondale Moore's season-ending knee injury. That may inspire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to add to the...
FDA Warning: Louisiana Walmart Shrimp Contains Radioactive Risk
Classic Rock 105.1 - Louisiana
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August 20, 2025
Highlights: Three specific lot codes of Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Louisiana Walmart stores must be discarded immediately due to radioactive contamination Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive isotope, was detected in shrimp from Indonesian...
Report: Minnesota Vikings Exploring Major Trade
Newsweek
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August 20, 2025
By Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for On SI, Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and...
Five potential WR trade targets for injury-riddled Vikings
CBS Sports - Florida
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The 2025 Minnesota Vikings may be shaped by how J.J. McCarthy handles his anticipated debut as the team's new starting quarterback. But the biggest recent drama surrounding the NFC North contender hasn't necessarily been with the young...
Jameis Winston trade rumors: Giants assistant GM dismisses moving vet behind Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart
CBS Sports - Florida
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August 20, 2025
The New York Giants signed free agent quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year deal in March in an effort to add quality depth to the position, a couple days before Russell Wilson landed with the franchise. Many insiders have opined that Winston...
Texas Ten Commandments law halted in court ruling
KHOU - Texas
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August 20, 2025
A federal judge has blocked Texas from requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms, citing First Amendment concerns. SAN ANTONIO — Texas cannot require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a judge...
Florida Changes Law on Corporal Punishment in Schools
Newsweek
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August 20, 2025
Florida has changed how corporal punishment can be used in its public schools, requiring parents to give approval before the practice is administered. House Bill 1255, passed this spring, mandates that parents either consent for the entire school...
Third Pillar obtains rights for 500 MW of floating solar in Texas
pv-magazine
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August 20, 2025
Third Pillar has secured exclusive access to develop a potential 500 MW of floating solar in water reservoirs in Texas. August 20, 2025 Rachel Metea From pv magazine USA Third Pillar Solar is making waves exploring the installation of up to 500 MW...
Questions raised over fire chief appointment in West Baton Rouge
WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana
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August 19, 2025
PORT ALLEN - A former West Baton Rouge volunteer firefighter says that parish leaders are not following civil service law regarding the appointment of a fire chief. "For over three years, our parish has avoided following civil service law for the...
Red River Project has attracted billions in jobs, sales for 7 Louisiana parishes, study shows
The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate - Louisiana
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A new economic impact study shows that work to make the Red River navigable is luring businesses, creating jobs and attracting billions of dollars to the seven parishes that border it. That was not always the case. Red River Water Commission...
Yates' preseason NFL mock draft for 2026: Six first-round quarterbacks? A pair of early trades?
ESPN Africa
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August 20, 2025
The 2025 college football season kicks off Saturday with a ranked Iowa State-Kansas State matchup. The following Saturday -- officially Week 1 -- brings big-time showdowns of Texas-Ohio State, LSU-Clemson and Notre Dame-Miami. And then the NFL...
Vigil held to honor people who died in East Baton Rouge Parish custody
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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August 20, 2025
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A rose is often seen as a symbol of love or compassion, but it can also represent grief and loss. That’s why the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition chose roses as the centerpiece of a vigil this...