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Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas

The Supreme Court stopped Alabama from carrying out an execution using nitrogen gas, halting the scheduled death of inmate Jeffrey Lee. The ruling delays his execution but does not overturn his death sentence.

06/15/2026
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Trump Says Iran Deal Approved; Tehran Disputes Claim

President Trump announced an agreement with Iran and canceled planned military strikes, marking a sharp reversal from hours earlier when he had threatened escalation. Iranian officials disputed the claim, saying no final accord had been reached.

06/15/2026

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FISA surveillance authority set to expire as Congress and Trump clash over intelligence chief

A warrantless surveillance power known as FISA Section 702 is scheduled to expire as the House departs Washington without voting to extend it. The delay comes amid a dispute between Congress and President Donald Trump over his choice for acting Director of National Intelligence.

06/15/2026

Health

Lupus Trial Shows Patients Halting Medications After Immune Treatment

Researchers report that patients enrolled in a trial of an experimental immune-resetting treatment have stopped taking medications to manage lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The approach represents a potential shift in how doctors manage the condition.

06/15/2026

Politics

Congress Allows Surveillance Authority to Expire

The House failed to advance legislation renewing a major surveillance tool before departing for recess, allowing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to lapse. The provision has permitted intelligence agencies to monitor foreign targets without individual warrants.

06/15/2026

Politics

Trump Says U.S. and Iran Will Sign Agreement on June 14

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States and Iran plan to sign an agreement on June 14. The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and include provisions governing Iran's nuclear weapons program.

06/16/2026

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CONCORDIA PARISH POLICE JURY 318-336-7151 Home Ordinances Public Notices Members Coroner Constables & Justice of the Peace Agendas & Minutes Agendas and Minutes 2026 Agendas & Minutes 2025 Agendas & Minutes 2024 Agendas & Minutes 2023 Agendas & Minutes 2022 Agendas & Minutes 2021 Agendas & Minutes 2020 Agendas & Minutes 2019 Agendas & Minutes 2018 Agendas & Minutes 2017 Agendas & Minutes 2016 Agendas & Minutes 2015 Boards & Commissions Concordia Parish Airport Authority Black River Lake Commission Communication District Commissioners Concordia Economic Development Board Concordia Fire Protection District 2 Concordia Parish Library Board Concordia Parish Tourism Board Concordia Recreation District 1 Concordia Recreation District 2 Concordia Recreation District 3 Concordia Parish Sewerage District #1 Concordia Waterworks District 1 Concordia Economic Development Board Lake St. John Waterworks District Monterey Fire Protection District 1 Riverland Medical Center Tourism Commission Lake Concordia Advisory Committee Lake Saint John Recreation and Water Conservation District Old River North Advisory Committee EMERGENCY Permits Careers Contact Courthouse Offices:​Clerk of Court - 318-336-4204Tax Assessor - 318-336-5122Indigent Defender - 318-336-7548Child Support - 318-336-9581District Attorney - 318-336-5526Judge's Office - 318-336-7121Registrar of Voters - 318-336-7770Sheriff's Office - 318-336-5231Police Jury Office - 318-336-7151 Police Jury Meeting Schedule 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month @ 6:00 PM Police Jury Meeting Room 2 (Second Floor) 4001 Carter Street Vidalia LA 71373 Full Meeting dates are available​under the Public Notices tab. The Concordia Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for all Boards under the Parish's jurisdiction.Please complete and submit the Board Member Application to the Parish Office. ​ Click here to view a list of Boards and a link to the application.  Mission Statement The Concordia Parish Police Jury is the governing body of Concordia Parish outside of the incorporated towns of Vidalia, Ferriday, Ridgecrest and Clayton. The police jury's primary responsibilities are the maintenance and operation of roads and bridges, drainage facilities, sewerage and water distribution systems, recreational facilities, public buildings and financial support of the parish's criminal justice system. The police jury adopts ordinances and resolutions to promote the general welfare of the citizens of Concordia Parish. HOME   MEMBERS   AGENDAS & MINUTES   BOARDS & COMMISSIONS   ORDINANCES   PERMITS   CONTACT   SHERIFF   LIBRARY 4001 Carter Street Room 1 - Vidalia, LA 71373 - Phone: 318-336-7151 - Fax: 318-336-9915 - E-mail: [email protected] Website by Dollar a Day Websites

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Ascension Parish Commissioners Announce Upcoming Meetings

Upcoming Commission Meetings. Information on scheduled meetings for the Ascension Parish Board of County Commissioners. Find out when and where the next public meetings will be held to discuss and decide on local issues.

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