Louisiana News
Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district in 2024 vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Louisiana to hold congressional elections i...
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Storms kill a pregnant woman in Louisiana, adding to the region's recent weather woes
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Storms that slammed several Southern states added to the region's recent string o...
May 15, 2024
At least 1 dead after severe storms roll through Louisiana, other southern states
At least one person is dead in Louisiana after storms slammed several southern states, including man...
May 14, 2024
Louisiana court may reopen window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's Supreme Court agreed Friday to reconsider its recent ruling that wipe...
May 14, 2024
Judges say they'll draw new Louisiana election map if lawmakers don't by June 3
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A panel of federal judges who recently threw out a congressional election map giv...
May 08, 2024
Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An extra day and the lure of an appearance by the Rolling Stones pushed attendanc...
May 07, 2024
Time is on their side: Rolling Stones to rock New Orleans Jazz Fest after 2 previous tries
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is usually akin to a 14-ring musical...
May 02, 2024
Louisiana won't immediately get a new majority-Black House district after judges reject it
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A new congressional map giving Louisiana a second majority-Black House district w...
May 02, 2024
Conservative states challenge federal rule on treatment of transgender students
Several Republican state attorneys general are challenging a federal regulation that seeks to protec...
Apr 30, 2024
Suspect killed after 3 police officers wounded by gunfire in standoff near New Orleans
KENNER, La. (AP) - Three Louisiana police officers were wounded by gunfire Sunday in a standoff with...
Apr 29, 2024