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A nonprofit watchdog is asking Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to investigate whether a New Iberia crisis pregnancy center broke state law after it appeared to post the full names, last menstrual periods, and other personal health information of 13 clients online, despite claiming that it follows federal health privacy laws.
Baton Rouge mayoral runoff results | WRKF
Dec 8, 2024 · There will be a new mayor-president in East Baton Rouge Parish. High school football coach Sid Edwards won with 54% of the vote in Saturday’s runoff election, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State. The Republican defeated two-term incumbent Democrat Sharon Weston-Broome who received 46% of the vote.. The 61-year-old, who has never run for office, appeared stunned at his watch party ...
Trump appoints foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell as special ...
Dec 15, 2024 · WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him with helping the incoming administration deal with some of the toughest foreign policy challenges.
Cleo Fields - WRKF
Dec 20, 2024 · Congressman elect for Louisiana's 6th District Cleo Fields speaks on his objectives as congressman and also his thoughts on the state of the country.
How to prevent drowning: a ground-breaking report that's …
Dec 13, 2024 · More than 300,000 people die from drowning every year – and nearly all of these cases are preventable, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).. It's the first-ever global report from WHO on how to prevent …
Stephanie Grace, David Bellinger, Drew Hawkins, Billy Nungesser
Jan 3, 2025 · Editorial Director and columnist at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Nola Stephanie Grace, New Orleans native David Bellinger, health equity reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom Drew Hawkins, and Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser all comment on the recent Bourbon Street tragedy and give their thoughts on who's to …
Baton Rouge restaurants open on Thanksgiving | WRKF
Nov 22, 2024 · Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. Location: 7321 Corporate Boulevard Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving meals/specials: Their three-course meal will feature their traditional style Herb-Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon or Prime Bone-In Ribeye. It includes a starter, housemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans with apricots and onions, cinnamon orange cranberry sauce and ...
Talk Louisiana - WRKF
Talk Louisiana connects listeners with Louisiana newsmakers through live interviews. Hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcast veteran Jim Engster, Talk Louisiana brings listener insight into the conversation. In addition to the weekday morning broadcast and evening rebroadcast, hear Talk Louisiana at wrkf.org, on the WRKF App, and on your smart speaker.To make yourself a …
Broome, Edwards make final pitches to voters before Saturday's …
Dec 2, 2024 · Broome’s endorsements. Between Oct. 17 and Nov. 17, Edwards raised $157,104 in political contributions. Meanwhile, Broome raked in more than $290,000 during the same period, a fundraising prowess that demonstrates experience in runoff elections.
East Baton Rouge mayoral candidates debate crime, poverty at …
Sep 25, 2024 · Five candidates running for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish debated for nearly two hours on Tuesday night. The discussion consisted of a laundry list of major issues for the city, including struggling public schools, crumbling infrastructure, rampant crime and homelessness, and a lackluster economy.