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4/20/2026 11:06:59 PM

Learn How Your Library's Future Will Be Decided This Week

Library Tax Measure Sparks Debate in East Baton Rouge ParishVoters in East Baton Rouge Parish will soon decide on a critical funding proposal for the public library system. The measure, which will app...

4/20/2026 1:07:29 AM

Cast Your Vote Early: Be Heard Before May's Local Elections

Early Voting Opens Next Week for May Municipal Elections Voters across the region will have their first opportunity to cast ballots next Monday, April 20, as early voting begins for the upcomin...

4/19/2026 9:04:33 PM

Louisiana's Political Crossroads: Primaries, Power Shifts, and a Capitol Death

Louisiana Weighs Major Shift in How Voters Choose CandidatesBATON ROUGE – Louisiana's distinctive "jungle primary" system, a fixture of state elections for decades, is facing its most serious legislat...

4/17/2026 7:07:14 AM

Local candidates clash on key issues in Thursday's public forum

Columbia County Candidates Address Key Issues in Public ForumIn a recent community forum, candidates vying for local offices in Columbia County presented their platforms and responded directly to vote...

4/15/2026 5:12:22 AM

Crossing Party Lines: Democrats Weigh In on Louisiana's GOP Race

Louisiana's Unique Primary System Draws Cross-Party VotersIn a political maneuver that highlights the quirks of state election laws, some registered Democrats in Louisiana are planning to cast ballots...

4/7/2026 11:06:12 PM

Ozarks Voters Deliver Surprising Verdict in Key Races

Missouri Voters Decide on Key Municipal Measures Across the OzarksResidents in several southwest Missouri communities headed to the polls to determine the fate of local measures ranging from tax propo...

4/2/2026 7:00:35 PM

How local election days will impact your child's school schedule

Hampton Roads School Districts Adjust Schedules for Special ElectionSeveral school districts in the Hampton Roads region have announced changes to their academic calendars to accommodate an upcoming s...

3/31/2026 1:10:09 AM

Two Governors Tour Savannah, Weigh Economic Growth Against Coastal Conservation

Kemp and McMaster Discuss Economic Growth and Coastal Priorities in Savannah VisitGovernors from two neighboring states convened in Savannah this week for high-level discussions focused on regional ec...

4/20/2026 9:16:50 PM

Candidate scrambles to swap running mate amid legal hurdles

Governor Candidate Seeks Unprecedented Running Mate Swap, Challenging Ohio Statute A contender for Ohio's highest office is attempting a maneuver seldom seen in modern state politics: removing ...

4/19/2026 9:11:10 PM

Fact Check: The Stakes in Ohio's Governor Race Are Huge

Sunday Briefing: A Fact Check on the Governor's Race and a Critical Funding ThreatAs the political season intensifies, claims from candidates are flying fast. In the race for the state's highest offic...

4/18/2026 9:10:59 PM

CEO Toby Neugebauer Exits Fermi Inc. in Surprise Leadership Shakeup

Tech Investment Firm Sees Leadership Shift as Founding CEO Exits In a significant move for the private technology investment sector, the chief executive officer and co-founder of a prominent fi...

4/15/2026 7:12:42 PM

After Decades on the Force, Amarillo's Top Cop Steps Down

Amarillo Police Assistant Chief Concludes 38-Year Tenure, Announces RetirementThe Amarillo Police Department is preparing for a significant leadership transition as Assistant Police Chief Jimmy Johnso...

4/9/2026 1:20:06 AM

Voting Rights Overhaul Stalls in Key Committee

Louisiana Voting Rights Act Proposal Stalls in CommitteeA legislative effort to establish a state-level Voting Rights Act in Louisiana has hit a significant roadblock. The proposal, which aimed to cre...

4/6/2026 3:16:47 AM

Ohio's Abortion Battle Rages; Secretary of State Contest Intensifies

Ohio's Abortion Debate Intensifies as Legal and Political Deadlines LoomThe battle over reproductive rights in Ohio is entering a critical new phase. With a constitutional amendment protecting abortio...

4/2/2026 5:09:56 AM

New Mexico Horse Track Faces Legal Hurdles Over Move

Legal Battle Erupts Over Proposed Horse Racing License MoveA formal legal challenge has been filed seeking to block the potential relocation of a pari-mutuel horse racing license to a community in Eas...

3/31/2026 1:09:53 AM

Will Mark Sanford's shock return upend the South Carolina race?

Political Veteran's Return Upends South Carolina Congressional Race The entry of a former governor and congressman into a crowded Republican primary has sent ripples through a key South Carolin...

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4/21/2026 3:20:25 AM

Historic Flood Damage Forces Elementary School to Close

Janesville Elementary School Shuttered Indefinitely Following Severe Flood Damage A Janesville elementary school will remain closed for the foreseeable future after extensive flooding caused signif...

4/21/2026 3:19:54 AM

Dry Days Ahead Before Rain Returns Late Week

Sunny Skies and Gradual Warming Ahead for Late Week A stretch of pleasant, mainly dry weather is on the horizon, offering a welcome respite from recent conditions. Forecasters indicate a steady...

4/21/2026 3:19:17 AM

Lena-Winslow Students Out as Crews Repair Storm's Fury

Lena-Winslow Schools Extend Closure After Severe Storm Damage Students and staff within the Lena-Winslow School District will not return to their classrooms this week. District officials confirmed ...