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Louisiana borrowers to face biggest ‘tax bomb’ from student loan forgiveness

Graduates stand during the May 16, 2025, commencement ceremony at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, held at the Cajundome.
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Some Louisianians could see their tax bills triple — the biggest increase in the country — following the expiration of a law that kept forgiven student loan debt …
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off during the company’s demo mission in Hawthorne, California. CEO Elon Musk later moved the official headquarters to Starbase, Texas, but Hawthorne remains a research and development and operational hub. And SpaceX continues to launch uncrewed missions from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc in Santa Barbara County.
SpaceX plans massive wharf, road network on Louisiana coast
( The Center Square ) − SpaceX is planning to build a massive maritime shipping complex on Louisiana's Gulf Coast, complete with docking facilities, access roads and extensive cargo-handling areas, …
Louisiana has seen enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program drop by about 170,000 people, or 21% of state enrollees, since the implementation of new rules regarding qualifying recipients and purchases over the past year, according to federal data.
Food aid enrollment in Louisiana nosedives after SNAP rule changes
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — After President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act more than a year ago, enrollment in the federal food assistance program dropped rapidly across the …
U.S. Army veteran Michael Ventura, a three-time recipient of the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship,” now pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at Texas State University.
Sport Clips Haircuts invites clients to support Veterans’ Futures during 13th annual "Help A Hero" scholarship campaign
Veteran-founded Sport Clips Haircuts is launching its 13th annual campaign for the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program, giving clients nationwide an opportunity to help veterans …
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PHOTO GALLERY | Cajun Country Jam 2024 - Sunday

Sawyer Brown rocks the stage as part of their 40 Year Anniversary Tour at the Cajun Country Jam at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday May 25, 2024.

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Walker golfer Evelynn Artieta was selected to the inaugural Team Louisiana roster.

GOLF | Walker's Artieta named to inaugural Team Louisiana roster

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Albany quarterback Jake Milton (3) on carries on a quarterback sneak to get the first down in action earlier this season.
The Albany football team learned it’s difficult to win when turnovers get in the way. The Hornets committed five turnovers in an 18-8 loss to Jewel Sumner on the road Thursday to open District …
Albany's Yadrieon Williams (4) battles to get past Episcopal defenders for a first down.
ALBANY – All things considered, Albany football coach Travis Mikel can’t complain about the way his team has handled the circumstances of the past week. The Hornets were forced to forfeit …
Live Oak's Brayson Gaines (50) wraps up Denham Springs' Tanner Koerner (4) during last week's game.
Class 5A School, 1 st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Karr …
Opinion
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks at a campaign event for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Aug. 17, 2026.

OPINION | ‘Super Intelligence,’ featuring Speaker Mike Johnson, adds to worries over potential AI disaster

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — President Donald Trump’s attempt to rebrand artificial intelligence and place himself in lockstep with the industry’s leaders this week are the latest examples of …

Medicare for All is the obvious choice to America’s healthcare woes, says former Rep. John Yarmuth.

OPINION | The tipping point is close. Get ready for Medicare for All.

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — A decade or so ago I was talking with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. The conversation turned to healthcare, and I was in a snarky mood.   “How do you …

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Wheelie Fun!: Livingston Parish Fair comes to town with a spelling bee, livestock competition, and plenty of rides for everyone

The Livingston Parish Fair, an annual event, is being held this year on the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds from October 6th to the 11th. The fair often opens and closes at different times each day, so …

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Ochsner Baton Rouge expands breast cancer screening hours throughout October

BATON ROUGE, La.  – Ochsner Baton Rouge is making it easier for women to prioritize their health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, Ochsner is adding expanded …

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Obituaries
Gloria Glover Abels
OBITUARY | Gloria Glover Abels
Gloria Glover Abels, 91 years old of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on Saturday, July 6, 1935, in New Orleans, daughter of the late William B. Glover and …
Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
OBITUARY | Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
Sarah Elizabeth 'Sally' Jackson: 1/1/1952 - 8/15/2026 As a child she attended Holy Family and Riley Elem. She graduated from Ullman HS in 1969 and received her BA in Art from Alabama A&M in …
Linda Heinrichs Churay
OBITUARY | Linda Heinrichs Churay
Linda Heinrichs Churay, 81, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Linda was born on October 21, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She moved to Baton Rouge while in high …
Virginia Rosendahl Decker
OBITUARY | Virginia Rosendahl Decker
Virginia Rosendahl Decker, born on April 20, 1931 and nurtured in the heart of Galveston, Texas, was called home to the Lord on June 25, 2026, at the radiant age of 95. Virginia is survived by …
Linda Lee "Mawmaw" Randolph Gardner August 26, 1947 - May 31, 2026
OBITUARY | Linda Lee "Mawmaw" Randolph Gardner
Linda Lee "Mawmaw" Randolph Gardner joined our Lord in heavenly Paradise on May 31, 2026. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 26, 1947. Mawmaw was preceded in death by her father, James …

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