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Should guns be allowed on college campuses? Louisiana bill sparks debate
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (388+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A proposed bill that would allow college students and professors to carry firearms on certain public university campuses in Louisiana is already generating debate, even before it is formally introduced. State Rep. Danny McCormick pre-filed HB…...
Lawmaker proposes allowing carrying of guns on college, university campuses
3+ week, 5+ day ago (77+ words) Lawmaker proposes allowing carrying of guns on college, university campuses'WAFB Lawmaker proposes allowing carrying of guns on college, university campuses Crash on I-10 in East Baton Rouge Parish 20-year-old arrested after "accidentally" fatally shooting friend in parking garage, officials say $6 million…...
La. hoping to secure new voting system for future elections; public demonstrations planned
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (184+ words) Public voting system demonstrations are being planned as part of Louisiana's efforts to secure a new voting system for future elections. BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Public voting system demonstrations are being planned as part of Louisiana's efforts to secure a…...
Man told troopers he was driving over 130 mph because he was late for job interview, police say
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (306+ words) CROMWELL, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - State police in Connecticut recently clocked a man driving 132 mph on Interstate 91 south in Cromwell. The man reportedly told troopers he was speeding because he was late for a job interview. State police said they…...
Governor Landry issues statewide hiring freeze
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (247+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order calling for a hiring freeze across all state government departments and agencies. The order excludes local government entities. Governor Landry issues statewide hiring freeze BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor…...