Megan Wyatt
Staff Writer at The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
Staff writer for @theadvocateACA. Occasional screenwriter. Cat mom. True crime podcast enthusiast. Amateur painter and baker but not a candlestick maker.
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2 weeks ago |
theadvocate.com | Megan Wyatt
Chun Ping “Eddie” Lau usually worked behind the scenes, crafting campaign websites, producing social media videos and consulting for high-profile politicians who hoped to win elected office in Louisiana. But a recent cyber investigation that prompted his arrest has thrust Lau into the spotlight and put him at the center of a debate about whether spreading falsehoods on the campaign trail is a criminal act.
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3 weeks ago |
theadvocate.com | Megan Wyatt
High turnout among Democratic voters this weekend forced Republican Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter into a runoff in his attempt for a third term as mayor against Independent Marshall Simien Jr., who had success galvanizing Democrats. Hunter, who took office in 2017, secured 47% of the vote in the primary election, falling short of the margin needed to win outright in the primary. Simien, a former City Council member, received 29%, the second-most votes in the race.
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1 month ago |
theadvocate.com | Megan Wyatt
In the leadup to a crowded mayoral race in Lake Charles, incumbent Nic Hunter’s fundraising and spending lead has dwarfed his four challengers as he’s raised seven times as much money as his next-closest competitor. Hunter, a Republican who is vying for a third term in office, has raised more than $500,000 for the race, including about $75,000 in leftover funds from his previous run for mayor, according to filings with the Louisiana Board of Ethics.
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1 month ago |
nola.com | Megan Wyatt
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1 month ago |
theadvocate.com | Megan Wyatt
Picard Park in Milton has has hosted countless youth sporting events over the years, but has seen few renovations in the five decades since its construction. Rep. Troy Hebert, who grew up playing ball at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Park, was there Friday when a $1.1 million renovation project was announced. He said the renovation is long overdue. "That's the same original stand I used to buy barbecue burgers from when I was a kid," Hebert said.
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