Cockfighting hopes in St. Landry Parish struggle to take flight

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 264

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Cockfighting enthusiasts in St. Landry Parish want to challenge a state law that outlawed the practice, but their efforts were dealt a significant setback Thursday.

Attorney General Liz Murrill refused to issue an opinion on whether the state’s cockfighting ban was unconstitutional. Dozens of local fans of the fowl fracases convinced the St. Landry Parish Council earlier this month to take the issue to the state’s top attorney, KATC-TV reported.

“It’s the long-standing …

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