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
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
Louisiana trooper acquitted of federal charge in beating of a Black man with a flashlight
A federal jury has acquitted Louisiana State Police Trooper Jacob Brown, who was charged with a single count of deprivation of rights under color of law, for the beating of a Black man with a flashlight during a 2019 traffic stop, according to Brown's attorney.
2023-08-05 02:52
Louisiana public schools now required to display 'In God We Trust' in all classrooms
All Louisiana public schools are now required to display the national motto of "In God We Trust" inside of classrooms, under a new law that went into effect on August 1.
2023-08-03 05:20