Louisiana

Politics 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 3 days ago

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.

New Orleans October 24

Louisiana governor forces New Orleans homeless encampment to move ahead of Taylor Swift shows

Ahead of Taylor Swift shows in New Orleans this weekend, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry authorized the relocation of a homeless encampment from the popular tourist area.

Louisiana October 23

Illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds in Louisiana to rare TB strain, state sues Mayorkas, ICE

An illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds of people to a rare TB strain after being transferred to various ICE facilities, officials said.

LIFESTYLE October 20

On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash

Three members of the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, and three other people, were killed in a plane crash on this day in history, Oct. 20, 1977.