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Louisiana Supreme Court upholds ruling tossing West Monroe man’s death row conviction

The Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that overturned the death row conviction of a West Monroe man, citing new reliable evidence and significant flaws in the state's prosecution theory. The decision marks another success for death row exonerations in Louisiana and reflects ongoing scrutiny of capital cases in the state. The ruling demonstrates the court's commitment to ensuring convictions are based on solid evidence and sound legal reasoning.

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  2. · KLFYLouisiana Supreme Court "tosses" West Monroe man’s murder conviction in 30-year-old child death case
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KLFY8h ago
Local Government & Politics

Two Louisiana congressional candidates attend freshman orientation despite unfinished runoff elections

Two Louisiana Republican congressional candidates attended freshman orientation in Washington, D.C., even though their runoff elections for the 5th and 6th districts are scheduled for December 12. The candidates are moving forward with orientation preparations while their races remain unresolved. This development comes as Louisiana's congressional races head toward their final voting stage.

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KLFY9h ago
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Lafayette receives $22 million for flood control project

Lafayette has secured $22 million in funding for the Bayou Vermilion Flood Control and Homewood Detention project, a major drainage investment that has faced financial and regulatory challenges for years. Mayor-President Monique Boulet announced the development alongside state and local officials.

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KLFY12h ago
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Lafayette rejects permit for 'AI bar' downtown

The Lafayette City Council rejected a conditional use permit for Plush Syndicate, a planned downtown venue at 201 Jefferson Street that gained attention online as an "AI bar." Following the rejection, Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's administration suspended accepting new conditional use permit applications for downtown bars.

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