Louisiana environmental activist loses freedom of speech lawsuit against parish officials
A civil jury has ruled that Louisiana parish officials who threatened to arrest and imprison an environmental activist while she attempted to speak during a public meeting did not violate the First Amendment.
Verdict: Federal jury sides with St. John Parish officials in free speech lawsuit
A panel of nine jurors in a federal First Amendment trial found the St. John the Baptist Parish government and its two top officials did not violate the free speech rights of a resident who was prevented from delivering a speech about Parish President Jaclyn Hotard’s family’s financial interests in a land
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish president in lawsuit over public comments
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish.
St. John the Baptist Parish cleared in First Amendment lawsuit
A jury found that the defendants didn’t violate Joy Banner’s right to free speech or the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. But testimony revealed a hatred the Parish President harbors against the co-founders of The Descendants Project.
Jury rules in favor of St. John Parish officials in case involving environmental advocate
A jury reached a verdict Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 29) on a First Amendment case filed by environmental justice activist Joy Banner against St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, Parish Council President Michael Wright and the parish.
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A Gretna Democrat enters the race for Parish Council District 1: 'It's a melting pot'
A new candidate has emerged in the race for Jefferson Parish Council District 1, one who could become the district's first ...
Couple rescued in Catahoula Parish after boat drifted
The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office says a couple was rescued after getting stranded near the Long Branch Control Structure ...
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Lake Charles man booked after multi-parish crime spree
The man is accused of a number of crimes in Iowa, Acadia Parish, Crowley, Rayne, and Lafayette Parish, where he was finally arrested.
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Boil water advisory issued for parts of St. Bernard Parish, officials say
Parts of St. Bernard Parish were placed under a boil water advisory Wednesday evening due to a watermain break, officials ...
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Rapides Parish School Board begins notifying individuals affected by PowerSchool data breach
The Rapides Parish School Board (RPSB) has begun efforts to notify students, educators, and families potentially affected by ...
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Five arrested for stealing military grave plaques at Iberia Parish cemeteries, authorities say
Iberia Parish deputies arrested five people in connection with incidents of stealing bronze military plaques from local ...
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St. Bernard Parish Saw Major Expansions and Openings in 2024
St. Bernard Parish showcased its ability to grow, adapt and modernize while staying true to its roots. Across industries and ...
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Minnesota parishes warn of ‘chilling effect’ of potential ICE raids in churches
Tangen says for now, his team is trying to limit false rumors while reminding congregants about their rights. ICE agents still need a judicial warrant before entering a private area of a church. The ...