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Government Plans Massive Expansion of Immigrant Detention: Warehouse-Style Facilities to Hold Up to 10,000 Individuals Each Checkout Solipillow.com

Grand Gallery Furniture Store in Baton Rouge Closing After 51 Years: Private Sale Starts Friday Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic crash in Norwood, Louisiana leaves one teen dead and another injured. A tow truck veered off the road, hit a tree, and the passenger died at the scene. Speed and road conditions may have played a role. Community mourns, officials urge caution. Checkout Solipillow.com

Baton Rouge steps up security for New Years Eve, urging residents to leave weapons at home. Increased police presence, social media monitoring, and additional officers at popular spots ensure safety. The Shaw Center event features entry checks and on-site officers. Officials remind everyone to report suspicious activity and prioritize safety. Checkout Solipillow.com

Federal Judge Orders Release of Documents in Human Smuggling Case: A Salvadoran man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, facing human smuggling charges, wins a partial victory as a judge orders prosecutors to hand over key documents. The judges ruling suggests high-level Justice Department involvement, contradicting the governments claim that the decision was purely local. Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite a court order, was later returned to the U.S. after a Supreme Court ruling. He now awaits trial, with his lawyers arguing that the charges are retaliation for winning in court. Checkout Solipillow.com

Louisiana officials extend candidate filing deadlines for special elections in Baton Rouge area, including seats on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Louisiana Supreme Court. The changes provide additional time for candidates to gather signatures and file paperwork, potentially increasing voter choices in the closed primaries. Checkout Solipillow.com

Louisiana residents rejoice as gas prices hit a two-year low, offering significant savings for commuters like Timalisha Dixon and Darryl Ricard. Analysts attribute this trend to stable crude oil prices and the winter seasonal dip, predicting increased road traffic as people capitalize on the lower costs. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two suspects, Lerico Walker and Dvante Dotson, are accused of setting a house on fire in Louisiana, leading to the homeowners injury and the death of his cats. The pair, who met the victim on a dating app, allegedly planned to steal his credit card information, escalating into a violent confrontation. The fire caused significant damage, and the suspects were identified through Ring camera footage and other evidence. The victim is recovering, and the investigation continues. Checkout Solipillow.com