Capitol calling

By News Staff on Monday, September 29, 2025
Internship fuels legal aspirations for Basile college student
  • Basile’s Alli Chaumont is shown on the floor of the House of Representatives Chamber at the Louisiana State Capitol.
    Basile’s Alli Chaumont is shown on the floor of the House of Representatives Chamber at the Louisiana State Capitol.
    By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor BATON ROUGE — From the quiet streets of Basile to the bustling halls of the Louisiana State Capitol, Alli Chaumont is proving that small-town roots can lead to big opportunities. A 2023 graduate of Basile High School, Chaumont is currently serving as an intern in the office of Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier. The Louisiana State University junior is majo...

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