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Crime Fight: Louisiana vs. California 🥊 http://kpel965.com/?p=607922 Shreveport officials presented data showing homici...
08/16/2025

Crime Fight: Louisiana vs. California 🥊 http://kpel965.com/?p=607922

Shreveport officials presented data showing homicides down 40% after California Governor Newsom claimed the city had murder rates six times higher than San Francisco.

Local police called the California governor's comments insulting and told him to focus on his own state's problems instead of Louisiana's progress.

Raising Cane's Todd Graves spills secrets on how he became a billionaire, and gives tips on how YOU can do it too. This ...
08/15/2025

Raising Cane's Todd Graves spills secrets on how he became a billionaire, and gives tips on how YOU can do it too. This is such a GREAT interview! Watch ----> http://973thedawg.com/?p=604327

A teen found sleeping in a Louisiana church has led police to a bar now facing major charges after over 100 drinks were ...
08/15/2025

A teen found sleeping in a Louisiana church has led police to a bar now facing major charges after over 100 drinks were allegedly sold to minors.

Here's what we know so far ⬇
https://kpel965.com/hammond-underage-bar-bust/

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell INDICTED: http://kpel965.com/?p=607912 A Federal grand jury indicted her on 18 charges...
08/15/2025

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell INDICTED: http://kpel965.com/?p=607912

A Federal grand jury indicted her on 18 charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and lying to federal investigators. This makes her the FIRST sitting mayor in New Orleans' 307-year history to face federal criminal charges while still in office.

The charges stem from a years-long corruption investigation involving her relationship with former bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie and alleged misuse of city resources.

Aaron Spencer is behind bars for murder — but hundreds of thousands are rallying for his freedom. His story is one worth...
08/15/2025

Aaron Spencer is behind bars for murder — but hundreds of thousands are rallying for his freedom.

His story is one worth reading --> http://kpel965.com/?p=607881

Tariff Rebate Payments explained - What does this really look like as far as how much money you could get, and how close...
08/15/2025

Tariff Rebate Payments explained - What does this really look like as far as how much money you could get, and how close is this from actually happening? Here's what we know ------> http://973thedawg.com/?p=604300

🚨 Roblox banned "vigilantes" targeting child predators: http://kpel965.com/?p=607902 Just one day before Louisiana filed...
08/15/2025

🚨 Roblox banned "vigilantes" targeting child predators: http://kpel965.com/?p=607902

Just one day before Louisiana filed a major child protection lawsuit against Roblox, the gaming giant announced it was BANNING the "vigilantes" who hunt predators on their platform.

With a HUGE chunk of Roblox's 111 million daily users being minors, this timing controversy adds fuel to growing concerns about the platform's priorities.

If you know a Lafayette Parish teacher or full-time employee, they should pay the bill if y'all go to lunch. Here's why,
08/15/2025

If you know a Lafayette Parish teacher or full-time employee, they should pay the bill if y'all go to lunch. Here's why,

Teachers and support personnel are expected to get a stipend check in September.

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