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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana voters overwhelmingly approved a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages and civil unions. But, Saturday's vote is far from the last word. A gay rights attorney promises a vigorous court challenge.
With 80 percent of precincts reporting, the amendment is winning approval with 79 percent of the vote and support for it was evident statewide. John Rawls, an attorney with Forum for Equality, a civil rights group that opposed the amendment, says there are many possible grounds for challenging the results in state and federal court. They included the late delivery of voting machines to some New Orleans precincts Saturday, which kept some from casting ballots for hours.
Tropical Storm Cindy made landfall in Cameron Parish in southwest Louisiana early Thursday morning and is expected to weaken as it moves farther inland throughout the day.
More >>Tropical Storm Cindy made landfall in Cameron Parish in southwest Louisiana early Thursday morning and is expected to weaken as it moves farther inland throughout the day.
More >>Intense winds and crashing waves continue to wallop several spots along the coast as Tropical Storm Cindy marches its way up the Gulf just hours from making landfall. While the local concern is flooding, many folks who weathered the historic flood in August are downright frightened.
More >>Intense winds and crashing waves continue to wallop several spots along the coast as Tropical Storm Cindy marches its way up the Gulf just hours from making landfall. While the local concern is flooding, many folks who weathered the historic flood in August are downright frightened.
More >>One person suffered minor injuries during an armed robbery at the Dollar Tree in the 7100 block on Florida Blvd.
More >>One person suffered minor injuries during an armed robbery at the Dollar Tree in the 7100 block on Florida Blvd.
More >>A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested for reportedly shooting the victim in the arm back on May 3, says the Baton Rouge Police Department.
More >>A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested for reportedly shooting the victim in the arm back on May 3, says the Baton Rouge Police Department.
More >>The following events have been canceled or adjusted due to expected wet weather on June 21 and 22.
More >>The following events have been canceled or adjusted due to expected wet weather on June 21 and 22.
More >>Fentanil, carfentanil and other powerful synthetic opioids have killed thousands. Many more could die in minutes if terrorists used them as weapons.
More >>Fentanil, carfentanil and other powerful synthetic opioids have killed thousands. Many more could die in minutes if terrorists used them as weapons.
More >>If college is supposed to be the best time of your life, then Avery Leilani's mom is living her BEST life.
More >>If college is supposed to be the best time of your life, then Avery Leilani's mom is living her BEST life.
More >>The storm’s effects will be felt along a long swath of the coast, as it drops heavy rainfall and causing flooding in some places.
More >>The storm’s effects will be felt along a long swath of the coast, as it drops heavy rainfall and causing flooding in some places.
More >>Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Cindy may unleash floating islands of fire ants.
More >>Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Cindy may unleash floating islands of fire ants.
More >>Even though Tropical Storm Cindy is expected to make landfall in Louisiana or Texas by late Wednesday or early Thursday, its impact is being felt across several states.
More >>Even though Tropical Storm Cindy is expected to make landfall in Louisiana or Texas by late Wednesday or early Thursday, its impact is being felt across several states.
More >>Two schools worked together and brought a girl’s graduation to her mother in a hospital in Vermont.
More >>Two schools worked together and brought a girl’s graduation to her mother in a hospital in Vermont.
More >>Some East Texas men are gaining national attention after a video of them wrangling an over 10 foot long alligator attracted millions of views.
More >>Some East Texas men are gaining national attention after a video of them wrangling an over 10 foot long alligator attracted millions of views.
More >>One Columbus mother received the biggest surprise her family had has in more than 50 years – a baby boy.
More >>One Columbus mother received the biggest surprise her family had has in more than 50 years – a baby boy.
More >>A Shreveport man caught this on camera at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant on Mansfield Road.
More >>A Shreveport man caught this on camera at a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant on Mansfield Road.
More >>After her birthday last year, Savannah told her parents that she was a lesbian.
More >>After her birthday last year, Savannah told her parents that she was a lesbian.
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