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News from 7/8/2026

WEDNESDAY HEALTH REPORT: Here's what experts say you can do to lower your risk from this summer parasite
State Sen. Larry Selders dies, he authored Louisiana's Juneteenth holiday and expanded school mental health access
EBR Mayor-President declares Friday a day of mourning for State Senator Larry Selders
'It's getting ridiculous:' Community reacts to Mirage Villa Apartments shooting
Block Inc. settles multistate case over Cash App safety claims and fraud
Wednesday PM Forecast: Storms set to multiply as a messier pattern arrives over the weekend
'Do not be concerned:' East Feliciana deputies to conduct active shooter training at Clinton school
Saints announce 2026 training camp schedule
Orleans Parish judges step aside amid dispute over attorney general indictment
Baton Rouge area Amazon customers using new drone delivery service
Lightning strike causes fire at apartment on South Harrells Ferry Road, fire officials say
Social Security Administration announces program to expand access to Trump Accounts
Planned technology outage to affect all Pointe Coupee schools' internet starting Thursday
Addis Police: Cause of death for 7-year-old still under investigation, crime scene was manipulated
East Baton Rouge Parish highways overgrown after mowing contract is not renewed
Alleged drug dealer arrested for manslaughter after St. George man dies of overdose
Landry asks students to apply for Patriot Games; summer competition to find top teens from across US
Gonzales' Essential Credit Union reopens at new La. 30 location with upgraded ATM technology
Residents wake up Wednesday morning to find water flooding St. Katherine Avenue, surrounding streets
LSU axes finance leader, former DEI staff, report says