Louisiana News
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...
9h ago
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...
9h ago
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
Ferriday elects Garrison as mayor
NATCHEZ — The town of Ferriday, Louisiana, elected a new mayor on Saturday. Democrat Alvin Gar...
Apr 28, 2024
The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heri...
Apr 25, 2024
Municipal election day is Saturday for Ferriday, Monterey Fire Protection District No. 1
FERRIDAY, La. — This Saturday, the April 27 Municipal General Election will determine the next...
Apr 24, 2024
Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas...
Apr 19, 2024
New Black congressional district in Louisiana bows to politics, not race, backers say
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Politics and race are both factors in a pending court challenge of Louisiana's ne...
Apr 18, 2024
Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson's plan for US aid to Ukraine, allies uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back Tuesday against mou...
Apr 17, 2024