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Louisiana sues Roblox over child safety concerns: 'It's basically open season for sex predators on this platform'
PC Gamer
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August 15, 2025
The state of Louisiana is suing Roblox Corporation over allegations that it facilitates the distribution of child sexual abuse material and "the sexual exploitation of Louisiana's children" through the Roblox videogame. Roblox has denied the...
President Trump Meets With Chairman Of The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Of Louisiana Marshall Pierite
Native News Online
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Details By Katie Bourque August 16, 2025 MARKSVILLE, LA – Late last month, President Donald J. Trump held a historic summit with the Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Marshall Pierite, weeks after the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe announced...
Trader Joe's opens first location in New Orleans. Here's what the first day was like.
Nola - Louisiana
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No more driving to Metairie for New Orleans fans of Trader Joe's — the city's first location opened Thursday, and shoppers lined up hours ahead of time to try the new grocery option. The grand opening kicked off Thursday morning with live jazz,...
West Baton Rouge jail inmate dies after medical emergency, Sheriff's Office says
The Advocate - Louisiana
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August 14, 2025
An inmate at the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center died after suffering a medical emergency Wednesday night despite lifesaving measures by deputies and medical personnel, Sheriff Jeff Bergeron said. Two other inmates also experienced...
Louisiana driver’s licenses now offer seizure indicator
KADN News 15 - Louisiana
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August 15, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (NEWS 15) — Louisiana residents can now add a seizure indicator to their driver’s license or ID card. This optional designation is designed to boost health awareness and provide essential information to law enforcement and first...
Missing 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez last seen on neighbor’s Ring camera wearing only a diaper
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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August 18, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Cadaver dogs joined the search Sunday for 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez, who has been missing since Thursday in New Orleans East. RELATED: Search continues for missing nonverbal boy in New Orleans 12-Year-old Brayan Vasquez has...
Louisiana Now Offers Seizure Indicator on Driver’s Licenses
92.9 The Lake - Louisiana
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August 15, 2025
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced that residents of Louisiana who have been diagnosed with a seizure disorder can now opt to have a seizure indication added to their driver's license or...
New Orleans Saints to expand 50/50 raffle for Louisiana nonprofits
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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August 13, 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Saints’ 50/50 Raffle enters its 10th season in 2025 Proceeds split between fans and over 10 Louisiana nonprofits 2024 raffle raised a record $627,794 for local causes Beneficiaries include food banks, mental health groups, and...
Pharmacy Reform Could Bring Unintended Consequences
KBOI - Idaho
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August 15, 2025
When I was elected to Congress from the great state of Illinois, it didn’t take long to learn about the law of unintended consequences. While making well-intentioned efforts in order to make life better for constituents, lawmakers in Washington,...
One child, two adults hurt in crash involving school bus in New Orleans East
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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August 14, 2025
New Orleans East crash involving school bus sends child, two adults to hospital HILL THIS MORNING. AMY. THANK YOU. GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY. IT’S AN IMPACT DAY BECAUSE OF THE HEAT I KNOW WE ALREADY SHOWED THIS CAMERA. I JUST WANT TO SHOW IT AGAIN....
Louisiana paid $10M to insurers for dead Medicaid patients, audit says
The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate - Louisiana
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In the last six years, the Louisiana Department of Health has paid nearly $10 million to insurance companies for Medicaid beneficiaries who had already died, according to a new state audit. The progress report, conducted by state Legislative...
Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised
Orangevale Sun - California
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a formal lawsuit against Roblox in the state’s court and Representative Ro Khanna from California filed a petition in favor of protecting children on the platform, according to a Forbes article on Aug....
UnitedHealth Group completes $3.3 billion purchase of Baton Rouge-based Amedisys
The Advocate - Louisiana
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UnitedHealth Group completed its $3.3 billion purchase of Baton Rouge-based Amedisys Thursday morning, more than two years after plans to join the nation's two largest home health and hospice care companies were first announced. The closure of the...
As Trader Joe's opens in New Orleans, try these quirky local restaurants near the grocery
Nola - Louisiana
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Sure, you can now get your everything bagel seasoning, frozen kimbap, sourdough rye chips and other favorite Trader Joe’s food brands in New Orleans. But did you know that right next-door you can get fresh squid ink noodles, vegan curry, Filipino...
Teen, man killed in 7th Ward triple shooting identified by New Orleans coroner
Nola - Louisiana
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A teenager and a man killed in a triple shooting in the 7th Ward late Tuesday night were identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office on Thursday. De'Von Franklin, 17, and Brent McDonald, 37, both died following a shooting at the 2100 block...
Louisiana Legislators Bring Back Positive Results from DC Meetings
Talk Radio 1470 - Louisiana
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August 15, 2025
Louisiana State Senator Alan Seabaugh, along with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, and several Republican legislators returned from a recent trip to Washington with renewed optimism about opportunities for law enforcement, economic...
Louisiana offering optional seizure indicator on driver’s licenses, IDs
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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August 15, 2025
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Louisiana residents diagnosed with a seizure disorder can now choose to have a seizure indicator added to their driver’s license or identification card, according to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. The indicator is...
'It's running rampant in our schools': Baton Rouge Metro Council puts controls on vape shops
The Advocate - Louisiana
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As part of an effort to curb the rising use of e-cigarettes among teens, the East Baton Rouge Metro Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that will impose new distance requirements and signage on vape and tobacco retailers. Shops that primarily...
Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council Executive Director Lisa Tealer values her community
San Francisco Bay View - California
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August 16, 2025
Lisa Tealer photo courtesy of Lisa Tealer by Dr. Tiffany Caesar Bred in the Bay, Lisa Tealer is not new to this – she is true to this! It is by no coincidence that after 30 years in the biotech field she would find herself as the executive...
Roblox responds to 'erroneous claims and misconceptions' after Louisiana AG files suit
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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August 16, 2025
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Online gaming platform Roblox responded to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's lawsuit with a lengthy statement on Friday. The California-based company said in a statement posted to its website that its policy is...