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Two-Alarm Fire Near St. Roch Engulfs Airbnb and Daycare, No Injuries Reported Incident Overview * A two-alarm fire broke out on Oct. 22, 2025 in New Orleans near the St. Roch neighborhood. * The blaze involved three structures: an occupied Airbnb on North Villery Street, a daycare center in the

Overview * A new report from Louisiana’s Legislative Auditor shows that the number of state employees increased by about 5.4 % between 2021 and 2024 (lailluminator.com). * Even with this growth, most agencies are operating with a vacancy rate of roughly 14 % (lailluminator.com). Staffing Gains * Departments such as the

Case Background * In 1993, businessman Ralph Flowers was stabbed in St. James Parish, and local man Keith Ezidore was convicted for the killing and sentenced to life in prison. He has maintained his innocence. Appeals Court Overturns Conviction * On October 22, 2025, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal reversed Ezidore’

Announcement October 21, 2025- Avoyelles Parish School Board employees will soon see an extra boost in their paychecks. During its October meeting, the Board unanimously approved a Fall Surplus Stipend for eligible employees, funded through the 2024–2025 General Fund surplus. Additional Stipends & Funding Source This stipend comes in

Tee Alphonse Sez Now lemme clear it up right here at the start. I ain’t my daddy, Alphonse. He was so liberal he thought a tax cut was when you got a coupon from the Dollar Store. Me, I’m more conservative. Not because I read no book, but