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Emma Discher

Baton Rouge

Digital Content Editor at The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

Senior Audience and Engagement Editor| The New Orleans Advocate at The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate

Senior Audience and Engagement Editor at @theadvocatebr | @nolanews. Proud alumna @dailycomet | @the_hullabaloo. #RollWave #PoynterWomenLeaders

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  • 1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Emma Discher

    Louisiana teen John Foster was the first to secure a spot in the 'American Idol' finale on Monday night after two 'Disney night' performances. He received all positive feedback from the judges. One song even brought artist in residence Jelly Roll to his feet. Foster first put an upbeat, country spin on "Bare Necessities" from "The Jungle Book." He followed it up with a more emotional rendition of "The Rainbow Connection" from "The Muppet Movie."Watch the two below.

  • 1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Emma Discher

    Louisiana teen John Foster survived another round of cuts on 'American Idol' Sunday night and surely gave voters something to talk about. With a performance of Bonnie Raitt's classic hit "Something to Talk About," the Addis 18-year-old advanced to the top 8 of the singing competition. Read more about his preparation with Miranda Lambert here.

  • 1 month ago | nola.com | Emma Discher

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  • 1 month ago | theadvocate.com | Emma Discher

    Secretary of StateThe Louisiana Secretary of State's office updates election results every 90 seconds as results are counted. You can find those vote totals here for statewide and legislative races, as well as local races by parish. This includes New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Shreveport metro areas. Don't miss an update on elections and political news. Sign up for the Inside Louisiana Politics newsletter here.

  • Mar 29, 2025 | nola.com | Emma Discher

    Secretary of StateThe Louisiana Secretary of State's office updates election results every 90 seconds as results are counted. You can find those vote totals here for statewide and legislative races, as well as local races by parish. This includes New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Shreveport metro areas. Don't miss an update on elections and political news. Sign up for the Inside Louisiana Politics newsletter here.

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Emma Discher @EmmaDischer
22 May 25

RT @sbcadvocate: This #RFADay, we are excited to welcome the newest member of our newsroom, Justin O’Connor, a @Report4America corps member…

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Emma Discher @EmmaDischer
3 Apr 25

RT @emily_woodruff_: 🚨 Are you a federal or state employee in Louisiana? I want to understand how federal cuts are affecting day-to-day wo…

Emma Discher
Emma Discher @EmmaDischer
22 Jan 25

I'm just a girl out here (aka inside my warm office) looking for pictures of your snow people. Send em to me! https://t.co/5Cvsbji0Xs