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A nonprofit watchdog is asking Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to investigate whether a New Iberia crisis pregnancy center broke state law after it appeared to post the full names, last menstrual periods, and other personal health information of 13 clients online, despite claiming that it follows federal health privacy laws.
In Memoriam 2024: The Musicians We Lost | WRKF
Dec 23, 2024 · Wayne Kramer. Guitarist whose revolutionary riffs in MC5 paved the way for punk and later inspired him to co-found Jail Guitar Doors USA, which provides instruments to inmates serving time . April 30, 1948 — Feb. 2, 2024 * Wilhelmina Wiggins Fernandez. Soprano and star of the 1981 French thriller Diva. Jan. 5, 1949 — Feb. 2, 2024
New Louisiana laws for 2025 | WRKF
Dec 23, 2024 · CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Act 664 / HB906: Makes revisions to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act.. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. Act 86 / HB773: Provides for the schedule of basic child support obligations.. Act 448 / HB770: Provides for the schedule of basic child support obligations.. Act 515 / SB312: Provides for the Adoption Awareness Act.. COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS. Act 656 / HB577: Prohibits social media ...
Baton Rouge mayoral runoff results | WRKF
Dec 8, 2024 · There will be a new mayor-president in East Baton Rouge Parish. High school football coach Sid Edwards won with 54% of the vote in Saturday’s runoff election, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State. The Republican defeated two-term incumbent Democrat Sharon Weston-Broome who received 46% of the vote.. The 61-year-old, who has never run for office, appeared stunned at his watch party ...
These Baton Rouge restaurants will be open on Christmas Day
Dec 19, 2024 · Many Baton Rouge restaurants will be open on Christmas to let you enjoy the holiday without the hassle. Whether you want to sip on holiday cocktails, feast on a Christmas buffet or try something plant-based, you’ll have some dining options in the area.
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public …
Dec 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year. The bipartisan bill, which next heads to President Joe Biden, will ...
Baton Rouge restaurants open on Thanksgiving | WRKF
Nov 22, 2024 · Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. Location: 7321 Corporate Boulevard Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving meals/specials: Their three-course meal will feature their traditional style Herb-Roasted Turkey, Filet Mignon or Prime Bone-In Ribeye. It includes a starter, housemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans with apricots and onions, cinnamon orange cranberry sauce and ...
Talk Louisiana - WRKF
Talk Louisiana connects listeners with Louisiana newsmakers through live interviews. Hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcast veteran Jim Engster, Talk Louisiana brings listener insight into the conversation. In addition to the weekday morning broadcast and evening rebroadcast, hear Talk Louisiana at wrkf.org, on the WRKF App, and on your smart speaker.To make yourself a …
WRKF Classical
Dec 7, 2024 · Enjoy 24 hours a day of music that has endured through the ages on WRKF Classical 89.3 HD2. WRKF Classical is available exclusively on HD Radio, online, and on your smart speaker.
Trump appoints foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell as special ...
Dec 15, 2024 · WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's picked longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as an envoy for special missions, tasking him with helping the incoming administration deal with some of the toughest foreign policy challenges.