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Former Louisiana state Rep. John Schroder, R-Covington, speaks after completing his paperwork to run for state treasurer, July 12, 2017, in Baton Rouge, La. Schroder told supporters Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, that he is officially running for governor. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

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Louisiana state treasurer says he will run for governor
By SARA CLINE - Associated Press
Mon,01/09/23-3:50PM , 91 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder announced Monday that he is running for governor.
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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., speaks during a news conference on the border on Dec. 21, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Louisiana Republican told supporters, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, that he will not run for governor in his state this year. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

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Sen. John Kennedy tells supporters he won't run for governor
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Wed,01/04/23-6:22PM , 59 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After much anticipation, Louisiana's U.S. Sen. John Kennedy told supporters he will not run for governor in October.
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The TikTok logo is seen on a cell phone on Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self harm and eating disorders to teens. The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

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Louisiana superintendent urges schools to remove TikTok
By SARA CLINE - Associated Press
Tue,01/03/23-1:17PM , 206 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's education chief urged public schools and systems Tuesday to remove TikTok from public devices amid concerns about security and the privacy of users’ data.

Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley is the latest state official to urge restrictions of the popular video-sharing app.
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Search suspended for 4 missing in Gulf helicopter crash
By SARA CLINE - Associated Press
Fri,12/30/22-10:52AM , 123 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for four people on board a helicopter that crashed into the Gulf of Mexico while departing an oil platform Thursday morning.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 65°F
Feels Like: 76°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Gust: 13 mph
Sky Cover: 76%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 10:21 PM
Moon Set: 8:21 AM

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely between midnight and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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