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Ole Miss set for biggest game in Mississippi history
Ole Miss will play in their first-ever invite to the College Football Playoff against Tulane on Saturday, marking arguably the biggest in-state game in Mississippi history for one of the state’s college programs.
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and Senate Majority Leader John Thune introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at directing federal funds to Louisiana’s crawfish industry and other agricultural sectors harmed by unfair trade practices.
The China Trade Cheating Restitution Act would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pay $38.5 million from interest on anti-dumping duties collected on certain Chinese imports to domestic producers affected by unlawful pricing practices, including $10.6 million designated for Louisiana crawfish producers.
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A New Iberia resident with alleged ties to a group that plotted a New Year's Eve bombing in California has been arrested and accused of planning an attack in New Orleans.
Micah James Legnon is charged with threats in interstate commerce, meaning law enforcement does not have enough evidence yet to charge him with being involved in the California attack allegedly planned by the "Turtle Island Liberation Front" group. The FBI announced Monday it had thwarted the plot.
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A New Iberia resident with alleged ties to a group that plotted a New Year's Eve bombing in California has been arrested and accused of planning an attack in New Orleans.
Micah James Legnon is charged with threats in interstate commerce, meaning law enforcement does not have enough evidence yet to charge him with being involved in the California attack allegedly planned by the "Turtle Island Liberation Front" group. The FBI announced Monday it had thwarted the plot.
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Hungary's state-owned MVM Group on Tuesday signed a five-year agreement with Chevron to purchase 400 million cubic meters of liquified natural gas annually, marking the first time American gas will be integrated into Hungary's energy mix.
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Louisiana utility regulators on Wednesday agreed to fast-track the process for building new electricity generation to handle the power needs of major industrial projects, including data centers moving into the state at a rapid pace.
The directive, approved 4-1 by the state Public Service Commission, is designed to align with Gov. Jeff Landry’s “Louisiana Lightning Speed Initiative,” which calls on state agencies to speed permitting and regulatory timelines for large employers.
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Louisiana Economic Development has committed more than $375 million in taxpayer-funded cooperative endeavor agreements over the past two years, for everything from football bowl games and festivals to facilities supplying auto materials and microchips, according to The Center Square's review of state records.
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A series of recent deals are reshaping gas production in the Haynesville shale basin, with established companies repositioning themselves and a new player emerging.
Apex Natural Gas, a Shreveport-based exploration and production company owned by hedge fund giant Citadel, bought assets in the Haynesville basin on both sides of the Texas-Louisiana border in two transactions in early December, and is fast becoming one of the leading operators in the region.
By Alton Wallace - The Center Square on
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December 3, 1930 ~ December 14, 2025 (age 95)
Barbara "Bobbye" Ann Lee, born December 3, 1930, in St. Joseph, Louisiana, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2025. She was 95 years of age and lived in Tallulah, Louisiana.
Services celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Methodist Church of Tallulah. Visitation from 10:00-11:00 am, with services at 11:00 officiated by Reverend Henry Stone.
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December 3, 1930 ~ December 14, 2025 (age 95)
Barbara "Bobbye" Ann Lee, born December 3, 1930, in St. Joseph, Louisiana, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2025. She was 95 years of age and lived in Tallulah, Louisiana.
Services celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Methodist Church of Tallulah. Visitation from 10:00-11:00 am, with services at 11:00 officiated by Reverend Henry Stone.
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The Tallulah City Council accepted the resignation of City Attorney Pamela Grady, heard presentations from two attorneys interested in the position, reviewed financial and audit matters, and discussed ongoing concerns related to the city’s water system during its regular meeting Thursday.
Grady’s resignation was approved with an effective date of Jan. 9 after discussion over whether the item met the council’s 24-hour agenda requirement. The vote passed with council members Harris, Day and Scott voting in favor and Wells voting against.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
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The Tallulah City Council accepted the resignation of City Attorney Pamela Grady, heard presentations from two attorneys interested in the position, reviewed financial and audit matters, and discussed ongoing concerns related to the city’s water system during its regular meeting Thursday.
Grady’s resignation was approved with an effective date of Jan. 9 after discussion over whether the item met the council’s 24-hour agenda requirement. The vote passed with council members Harris, Day and Scott voting in favor and Wells voting against.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
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The Tallulah City Council accepted the resignation of City Attorney Pamela Grady, heard presentations from two attorneys interested in the position, reviewed financial and audit matters, and discussed ongoing concerns related to the city’s water system during its regular meeting Thursday.
Grady’s resignation was approved with an effective date of Jan. 9 after discussion over whether the item met the council’s 24-hour agenda requirement. The vote passed with council members Harris, Day and Scott voting in favor and Wells voting against.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday the arrest of 67 registered sex offenders in North Louisiana as part of a multiagency enforcement effort known as Operation Access Denied.
According to the attorney general’s office, the operation targeted registered sex offenders who were in violation of Louisiana law. Arrests were made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 1 following investigations conducted by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation in coordination with more than 30 law enforcement agencies across North Louisiana.
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