Who is the Trump-backed new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson?
The Louisiana Republican has allies among right-wing figures in US politics, including Donald Trump.
2023-10-26 04:56
'Super fog' in Louisiana leads to deadly crashes along I-55 near New Orleans
At least two people are dead and 30 are injured after "super fog" caused pileups on a stretch of Interstate 55 in Louisiana.
2023-10-24 03:50
US Supreme Court declines to allow hearing on Louisiana electoral map
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to clear the way for a judge to hold
2023-10-20 02:56
Republican Jeff Landry will win Louisiana governor's race, CNN projects
Republicans will reclaim the Louisiana governor's office, CNN projects, with state Attorney General Jeff Landry winning a majority of the vote Saturday in the state's "jungle primary" and avoiding the need for a November runoff.
2023-10-15 11:57
Louisiana community gets fresh supplies to fight saltwater intrusion
Massive barges brought over a million gallons of fresh water to Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, on Monday as the community tackles the intrusion of saltwater that's threatening drinking supplies.
2023-10-03 19:57
A school shooting in Greensburg, Louisiana, leaves 1 person dead and 2 injured. Now a juvenile suspect is in custody
A shooting at St. Helena College and Career Academy in Louisiana has left one person dead, two others injured and a juvenile in custody, the local sheriff's department said.
2023-09-13 20:26
Alligator bites child at closed New Orleans-area beach, officials say
An alligator bit a child at a New Orleans beach that has been officially closed to the public since 1964, a hospital spokesperson said.
2023-09-03 03:54
100-year-old African tortoise reunited with family after being rescued from canal, officials say
A 100-year-old African tortoise named Biscuit has been reunited with his family after being rescued from a canal, according to the Parish of Ascension in Louisiana.
2023-09-02 19:49
2 people died and 5 were injured in a downtown Louisville shooting outside a restaurant and lounge
An overnight shooting in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, has left two people dead and five more injured, police say.
2023-08-28 05:23
Residents near a Marathon Petroleum refinery fire in Louisiana ordered to evacuate
Residents within a mile of a fire at a refinery storage tank in Garyville, Louisiana, must temporarily evacuate, according to an email from Marathon Petroleum Corp.
2023-08-26 00:18
Wildfires force southwestern Louisiana town to evacuate amid extreme drought
A southwestern Louisiana town is under mandatory evacuation Thursday due to wildfires in the area as the state deals with extreme heat and a statewide burn ban.
2023-08-25 09:23
US customs officers seize counterfeit designer watches worth over $4 million in Kentucky
US Customs and Border Protection officers in Kentucky say they intercepted millions of dollars worth of counterfeit designer watches last month.
2023-08-05 13:26