Louisiana

Louisiana 21 hours ago

Louisiana prisons routinely hold inmates past their release date, Justice Department argues

Louisiana's prisons often hold inmates long after they were supposed to be released following the completion of their sentences, the DOJ says.

Viruses 5 days ago

First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms

A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, the CDC said. This is first instance of a severe illness linked to bird flu in the U.S.

Senate December 5

Pro-Trump impeachment Republican Sen Bill Cassidy targeted for ouster by Freedom Caucus founding member

Louisiana State Treasurer John mounts his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La.

Politics November 20

Louisiana lawmakers weighing constitutional amendment that would send more juvenile offenders to adult jails

Louisiana lawmakers are considering an amendment to the state constitution that would remove restrictions on sentencing juvenile offenders, potentially sending them to adult jails.

Food-Drink November 19

Louisiana's 'Gravy Boys' are dedicated to Cajun cuisine and culture

Meet the Gravy Boys: They're eight best friends from Louisiana who are dedicated to preserving and spreading the Cajun culture and cuisine they were raised with.

US November 18

Separate shootings near New Orleans parade route leave 2 dead, 10 wounded

Two people are dead and 10 are wounded after two separate shootings in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sunday during the Nine Times Second Line parade.

US November 13

Louisiana woman charged after leaving her child on roadway, falsely reporting kidnapping: police

Artasia Viges, 24, is facing multiple charges after police said she lied about her son being kidnapped after she left him unattended on a major roadway.

LSU Tigers November 12

Louisiana governor slams 'woke people' against LSU having live tiger at football game

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry spoke out against anyone who has opposed LSU's decision to have a live tiger at its game against Alabama.

Elections October 27

Former Dem House candidate released ad explaining decision to switch to GOP

Republican House candidate Elbert Guillory released an ad explaining why he made the decision to switch parties, arguing the Republican Party is the home of abolition.

New Orleans October 27

Louisiana judge blocks governor’s orders to sweep New Orleans homeless camps before Taylor Swift concerts

A Louisiana judge temporarily blocked the Gov. Jeff Landry's effort to relocate homeless in New Orleans after some of the unhoused people filed a lawsuit.