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The Advocate - Top Stories

Fiery hearing over Louisiana redistricting shows historic stakes: 'The country is watching'

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Louisiana Kids Matter-Bellwether report

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Teen suspected in shooting of Northeast High student being held without bond

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Severe weather prompts multiple road closures across East Baton Rouge, Livingston

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Severe weather conditions will cause school bus delays for Baton Rouge schools

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Hearing over Louisiana redistricting turns fiery as senators spar over racism accusations

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Crowd presses for Louisiana to keep two majority-Black districts in pointed hearing

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Louisiana could hire more prosecutors, raise salaries. Baton Rouge, St. Tammany would see more.

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See the Louisiana small businesses that earned awards for driving growth

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What to know about Southern University's $77 million housing expansion: 'Robust campus experience'

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This Gulf Coast city hasn't seen population growth like its neighbors. Is a surge coming?

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Cleo Fields urges voters to fight back as legislature prepares to redraw his district

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When might we see a new congressional map? All eyes are on the Louisiana Senate.

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How a charity basketball game became a flashpoint in Louisiana's tense redistricting fight

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Louisiana State Police arrest former Elayn Hunt sergeant

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Louisiana Supreme Court candidate cited by watchdog over comments about opponent

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A maritime industry veteran has launched a new company to bring more business to Louisiana ports

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NASA chief's prediction: Nuclear-powered spaceships, future moon base to be built in New Orleans

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Proposed limit on four-day school weeks in Louisiana stalls as legislators seek exemption

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Police issue warrant for Parkview Baptist coach who allegedly sent sexual messages to student

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How could downtown Baton Rouge change in this $1.7B plan? Youth sports complex, housing, more.

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Louisiana's environmental regulator allowed to charge higher fees under new legislation

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Court rules Livingston deputy did not use excessive force in keeping mother out of school

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Trump task force recommends sweeping changes to FEMA — but not eliminating it

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This North Carolina burger chain is coming to Baton Rouge after $2.75M deal. See where.

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Tornadoes cut across Mississippi as severe storms injure at least 17 people, damage 500 homes

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Louisiana gas prices top $4 ahead of summer travel. Here's what you'll pay in your parish.

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How are Louisiana grads using their degrees? LSU, Southern join landmark U.S. Census study.

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