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Local Government
Bossier City Budget Battle: 5 Things to Know About the Council Clash
Bossier City leaders remain locked in a fiscal standoff over budget transparency and infrastructure spending as the 2027 planning cycle begins.
Bossier City, Louisiana · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Covington Taxpayers Square Off Against Proposed St. Tammany Jail Tax
St. Tammany Parish officials face a $30 million funding gap for the local jail, sparking a heated debate over fiscal responsibility and new taxes in Covington.
Crime & Safety
Webster Parish Sheriff Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operations in Minden
A three-month investigation by the Webster Parish Sheriff's Office led to the closure of five illegal gambling establishments in and around Minden, arresting 11 suspects and seizing $230,000 in cash and gambling machines.