The battle for the vacant 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will be one sitting district judge and a former city court judge, one young man and one who will hit the age limit in two years. Fourth Judicial District…
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Rep. Hunter keeps promise nets 3.5 million dollar highway
Rep. Marcus Hunter, amid growing concerns for the safety of the citizens of District 17 who travel HWY 165 So, lobbied Governor John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Secretary of transportation and development Shawn Wilson to fund a highway safety street…
Two Qualify for Open Judgeship
Two candidates qualified for the open Division G seat on the Fourth District Court as qualifying closed on Wednesday. The seat is vacated due to the retirement of Judge Carl V. Sharp. Qualifying Wednesday were: City Court Judge Aisha S.…
Hunter says problem at Swanson is internal, needs fixing
Rep. Marcus Hunter says meeting with local officials and leaders about escapes is good public relations, but escapes are result of internal problems that must be addressed. Is Swanson Center for Youth safe for youth? Is the Community safe…
Rep. Hunter tosses hat in Judge’s race
Rep. Marcus Hunter has tossed his hat into the contest for the open seat on the 4th District Court. Hunter announced this we Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App…
Residents split over Southside tax issue, Rep. Hunter opposed
Rep. Hunter says tax may be challenged because it is not well thought out and places an unfair burden on Southside hotels for the next 30 years. A two percent tax on Southside hotels is expected to generate funds to…
Jackson, Hunter differ on Deadbeat dad driver’s license bill
If deadbeat parents don’t pay child support, how does the government force them to comply? That was the subject of a bill passed in the Louisiana House of Representatives this week. On Monday, the House Appropriations committee unanimously approved House…