Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars betting on the U.S. strike against Iran. But should people wager on human suffering?
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A Shreveport man was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly making threatening posts on social media directed at the Speaker of the House and the President of the United States. Prosecutors say the 31 year old used online accounts to post violent statements and threats toward the officials. If convicted, he could face up to five years in federal prison for each charge.
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Louisiana is shaken by second-largest earthquake in state's history
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Join The Center for Children & Families and the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum for a free Connected Parent Workshop to help parents better understand their children and build stronger family connections.
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Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, the dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences and a finance professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, talks about the basics of managing financial health.
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Damaging thunderstorm wind gusts, large hail and isolated tornadoes will be possible.
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Traders on prediction markets bet on nearly anything. One made more than half a million dollars betting on the U.S. strike against Iran. But should people wager on human suffering?
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Several speakers at Jackson's funeral invoked his hallmark catchphrases: "Keep hope alive" and "I am somebody."
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Bernard LaFayette, who died Thursday, laid the foundations of the Selma, Alabama, campaign that culminated in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He was a Freedom Rider and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
The traveling exhibition, organized by the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, explores the history and modern revival of Louisiana French and Louisiana Creole, showcasing community efforts to preserve and strengthen these heritage languages.
Jordan Sheppard and other musicians joined together for a benefit concert for the station at West Monroe's Alley Park.
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The 2026 Entrepreneurship Pelican Cup for undergraduates and graduates students will be the premier business plan competition for the state of Louisiana with one of the largest cash prizes in the nation.
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