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Kennedy files for ballot access in Louisiana

Special to the American Press The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required fee and forms to gain ballot access in Louisiana. The campaign paid ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, July 26, 2024 1:09 pm

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Welsh man gets maximum 20-year sentence after guilty plea to drug charges

A Welsh man will spend the next two decades behind bars after authorities say he admitted to drug-related charges shortly before his jury trial was ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:40 pm

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Lake Charles native achieves one-star rank, promoted to brigadier general

By Sgt. Danny Hough | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office The Louisiana National Guard promoted Guardsman Jason Paul Mahfouz to the rank of brigadier general ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, July 26, 2024 8:59 am

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Higgins announces $3.7M for three La. airports

U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., announced today that three airports in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive $3,763,738 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Thursday, July 25, 2024 8:00 am

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United Way Southwest Louisiana announces new grant recipients

Special to the American Press In a substantial move toward bolstering the resilience and capacity of local social services, United Way Southwest Louisiana is proud ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 8:05 am

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Johnson on Secret Service director’s resignation: ‘Happy to see she heeded our calls’

At the House Republican Leadership press conference this morning, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., discussed the details of the newly-announced Task Force to Investigate the Assassination ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:43 pm

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Johnson, Jeffries announce bipartisan task force to investigate assassination attempt

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., today announced a bipartisan House Task Force to investigate the attempted assassination of presidential nominee Donald ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 8:50 am

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Louisiana Democrats thank Biden, support Harris as new nominee

By Steve Wilson |The Center Square  Louisiana Democrats have switched their support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s new nominee and were thankful ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, July 22, 2024 10:16 pm

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American Press winner of eight Louisiana Press Association awards

The American Press was presented eight awards during the Louisiana Press Association 2023 Better Newspaper Competition luncheon Friday at the Baton Rouge City Club. Executive ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, July 19, 2024 2:52 pm

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Allen Parish flood maps available for review

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are now available for review in Allen Parish. Residents and business owners are encouraged ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, July 19, 2024 2:42 pm

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