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Trial of former teacher scheduled for May 8

A couple of years ago there was a teacher accused of having sex with students at Lake Charles ...

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La. consumer use tax dates from mid-1930s

<strong><span class="R~sep~ACopyEditors~sep~endnote">When did the state begin asking us to voluntarily report and pay sales tax on items bought ...

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Airlines overbook flights to avoid losing money

In this modern computerized world, how does an airplane get overbooked with passengers? There are a set number ...

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CPSB: Policy gives ‘clear direction’ on records

Fairview Elementary received an unsatisfactory audit recently. Who was responsible for the “significant deficiencies” at the school? Who ...

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Few states permit common-law marriage

What is the law on common-law marriage in Louisiana? Louisiana, like most states in the country, doesn’t permit ...

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La. budget product of ‘ongoing conversation’

I keep hearing “John Bel Edwards’ budget.” I don’t think Gov. Edwards is the only person that assembled ...

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Proposed power plant would use gas, steam

I have read two articles about Entergy’s proposed new electric power generating plant. Nowhere have I read how ...

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Rolls show 1.3M Democrats, 894K Republicans

Which political party has the most registered voters, Republicans or Democrats? Data from the Secretary of State’s Office ...

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State law dictates police jury responsibilities

What are the duties of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury? Are there any laws governing how the Police ...

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Airbnb hosts responsible for occupancy tax

Since they’re treating Airbnb in residential neighborhoods like hotels, do they have to pay the city a hotel ...

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