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Cornell case highlights the patchwork of state laws governing intoxication, sexual consent

The Chi Phi fraternity house at the center of a rape allegation stands on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Nineteen states, including New York, limit mental incapacity under sexual assault law to cases of involuntary intoxication, such as being drugged against one’s will.
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — A former Cornell University student’s allegations of gang rape in 2024 have renewed attention on a difficult area of sexual assault law. A person can be awake, …
Bean plants grow under the summer sun off Davenport Farm Road in Winterville, N.C., Aug. 3, 2025.
Record farm payouts come as subsidies projected to top 30% of net farm income
( The Center Square ) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a record near $14 billion payout through two farmer safety net programs – not the first time the Trump administration has …
Rep. Chip Roy at a press conference in West Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 9, 2024.
New poll: 43% of likely young voters view Islamic Sharia law positively
( The Center Square ) – Nearly half of likely young voters, 43%, view Islamic Sharia law positively, according to a new poll.  The demographic of likely voters between the ages of 18 …
Graduates stand during the May 16, 2025, commencement ceremony at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, held at the Cajundome.
Louisiana borrowers to face biggest ‘tax bomb’ from student loan forgiveness
( 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 …
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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL | UTRGV snaps Southeastern win streak

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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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