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‘Medically frail’ Medicaid enrollees won’t have to prove their inability to work to keep coverage

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., in December. A federal judge on Thursday struck down the Trump administration’s new guidance on who can qualify for a “medically frail” exception to new Medicaid work requirements.
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Medicaid recipients who are disabled or have a chronic illness will not have to prove they are unable to work to be exempted from new work requirements that take effect …
Map of pipeline expansions across the country. A new report positions a boom in projects alongside rollback of environmental and safety regulations.
Pipeline projects booming while federal regulations ease, report notes
( Louisiana Illuminator ) - New pipeline projects are booming across the United States at the same time the Trump administration rolls back federal environmental and safety regulations, according to …
An abandoned shrimping boat sits deteriorating in a marsh in DuLac.
U.S. shrimpers seek ban on Indian imports over forced labor allegations
( The Center Square ) – American shrimp fishermen are asking federal trade regulators to block imports from a major Indian seafood producer accused of using forced labor to undercut domestic …
Gov. Jeff Landry and U.S. Attorney Ellison Travis prepare to speak on operations targeting violent gangs in Baton Rouge, La., Aug. 20, 2025.
Firm that gave $115K to Landry's PAC tapped for SpaceX contract
( The Center Square ) – A New Orleans engineering firm that has contributed $115,000 to a political action committee closely aligned with Gov. Jeff Landry has been selected by the Louisiana …
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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PHOTO GALLERY | Cajun Country Jam 2024 - Sunday

Sawyer Brown rocks the stage as part of their 40 Year Anniversary Tour at the Cajun Country Jam at North Park in Denham Springs on Saturday May 25, 2024.

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Sports

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | East Texas A&M, Mooney edge Southeastern

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Walker's Travion Helm (1) intercepts a pass intended for Albany's Eli Miller (15) as Walker's Blayne Orillion defends during Thursday's game. Helm returned the interception 75 yards for a touchdown.
WALKER – For three quarters, the Walker and Albany football teams were locked in a tight battle, but the fourth quarter was all Wildcats. Walker scored 22 unanswered points in the fourth to …
Walker quarterback Jayce Evans looks for some running room against Albany.
Albany High School QB Jake Milton (3) throws a pass vs Walker High on Thursday at Wildcat Stadium.
Opinion
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits in the desert near Sunland Park, N.M., on July 17, 2024.

OPINION | Biden said only Congress could fix the border; Trump proved him wrong

( The Center Square ) – Numbers can tell a story that no amount of partisan spin can erase. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data, southwest border apprehensions in fiscal …

People grieve in front of the home where a shooting spree occurred on April 20, 2026 in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood. Eight children were killed and two women were wounded at two homes during a domestic violence incident in the early morning hours on April 19, according to local authorities.

OPINION | Louisiana laws to protect domestic abuse survivors only go so far

( Louisiana Illuminator ) — Director Deeyah Khan had been fighting violence against women for 15 years when she made the 2022 documentary “Behind the Rage: America’s Domestic Violence.”  …

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2026 South Park Trunk or Treat

South Park Trunk or Treat brings community together

Families, local businesses, and neighbors filled South Park for its annual Trunk or Treat, enjoying decorated trunks, costumes, candy, and free hot dogs and drinks. PARDS and …

2026 ATA Lopez Foundation Inclusive Trunk or Treat

ATA Lopez Foundation Inclusive Trunk or Treat draws big crowd to Denham Springs

The 2nd Annual ATA Foundation Inclusive Truck-or-Treat could be described as nothing less than a success. Several hundred parents and children lined Aspen Square Drive to take a walk through dozens …

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Obituaries
Bernice Needham Fontenot
OBITUARY | Bernice Needham Fontenot
Bernice, age 62, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was a resident of Livingston, LA and a member of Springville Baptist Church. Bernice was a loving mother and had a special place in her …
Bonnie Louise Clary
OBITUARY | Bonnie Louise Clary
In loving memory of Bonnie Louise Clary. Bonnie Louise Clary, was called home to be with all family and friends who went on previously.  Bonnie was born November 2, 1937. She  passed …
Gloria Glover Abels
OBITUARY | Gloria Glover Abels
Gloria Glover Abels, 91 years old of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born on Saturday, July 6, 1935, in New Orleans, daughter of the late William B. Glover and …
Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
OBITUARY | Sarah Elizabeth Jackson
Sarah Elizabeth 'Sally' Jackson: 1/1/1952 - 8/15/2026 As a child she attended Holy Family and Riley Elem. She graduated from Ullman HS in 1969 and received her BA in Art from Alabama A&M in …
Linda Heinrichs Churay
OBITUARY | Linda Heinrichs Churay
Linda Heinrichs Churay, 81, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Linda was born on October 21, 1944, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She moved to Baton Rouge while in high …

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