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Louisiana's two open seats in Congress draw 28 candidates
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On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 06:00 AM
(The Center Square) – On Friday, the final day for candidates to sign up to run for
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Federal benefit program ends for Louisiana
By The Center Square, READ MORE > 86 Reads
On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 08:43 PM
Louisiana’s improving unemployment rate means the end of one of the federally funded benefits programs that began during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Workforce Commission announced Monday.
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Local pilots came together Sat., Jan. 23, for a "Farewell Flyover" in honor of the late Carl Lee Hill, a well-respected pilot and member of the northeast Louisiana community. Mr. Hill passed away Tues., Jan. 19.

Flying high
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 207 Reads
On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 01:57 PM
Local pilots came together Saturday for a "Farewell Flyover" for the late Carl Lee Hill. Hill, a local pilot who was active in the community, served as an aerial applicator for 48 years and founded the Tensas Flying Service in 2004.

Hill was a member of the Tallulah High School class of 1971. He passed away Tues., Jan. 19.

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Rep. Harris running for GOP chair
By The Center Square, READ MORE > 170 Reads
On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 12:46 PM
State Rep. Lance Harris, an Alexandria Republican, is seeking to replace current GOP chairman Louis Gurvich, the legislator announced Monday, days ahead of Saturday’s central committee vote.
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FEMA: Louisiana aid for hurricanes Laura and Delta exceeds $1 billion
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On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 08:52 PM
Louisiana has been approved for more than $1 billion in federal disaster assistance, long-term disaster loans and flood-insurance claims since Hurricane Laura made landfall in late August and Hurricane Delta in mid-October, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday.
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Louisiana launches 'COVID Defense' smartphone app
By The Center Square, READ MORE > 236 Reads
On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 09:20 AM
Louisiana has launched COVID Defense, a smartphone app meant to warn users if they have been exposed to COVID-19.
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Inauguration brings signs of hope
By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 202 Reads
On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 10:48 AM
Last week’s inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris was, as all
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Louisiana National Guard soldiers and airmen board a plane to support the District of Columbia National Guard’s request to send troops for assistance in the wake of the recent civil unrest at the U.S. Capitol, Alexandria, Louisiana, Jan. 16, 2021. National Guardsmen from several states have traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh)

La. National Guard supports inauguration, returns home
By Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh, LANG Public Affairs Office, READ MORE > 377 Reads
On Tue, 01/26/2021 - 07:13 PM
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Kennedy, colleagues introduce Conservation Funding Protection Act to protect Louisiana jobs, coastlands
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 222 Reads
On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 04:29 PM
WASHINGTON –
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Personal income tax filing opens Feb. 12
By The Center Square, READ MORE > 199 Reads
On Wed, 01/27/2021 - 08:13 AM
The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting and processing 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, Feb. 12.
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Louisiana's two open seats in Congress draw 28 candidates

Federal benefit program ends for Louisiana

Flying high

Rep. Harris running for GOP chair

FEMA: Louisiana aid for hurricanes Laura and Delta exceeds $1 billion

Louisiana launches 'COVID Defense' smartphone app

Inauguration brings signs of hope

La. National Guard supports inauguration, returns home

Kennedy, colleagues introduce Conservation Funding Protection Act to protect Louisiana jobs, coastlands

Personal income tax filing opens Feb. 12

FEMA: Louisiana aid for hurricanes Laura and Delta exceeds $1 billion

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