Lafayette City-Parish Government has announced Christopher D. Hebert as the new director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, succeeding Chad Sonnier, who has been appointed Louisiana State Fire Marshal.
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against five online prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, claiming they operate as illegal gambling operations. The statewide action affects Louisiana residents' access to these platforms and reflects the state's enforcement of gambling laws.
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Louisiana Attorney General Murrill has filed a lawsuit in state court against Kalshi, Polymarket, and others, accusing them of violating Louisiana laws related to what appears to be illegal gambling or prediction market operations. The action represents a statewide enforcement effort that affects Louisiana residents' rights and protections under state law.
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Yolanda Lewis, a candidate for Opelousas police chief, was arrested again by Louisiana State Police, according to Evangeline Parish Jail records. The arrest adds to her criminal history and raises questions about her candidacy for the position.
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