Louisiana Senate approves new congressional map, giving Republicans 5-1 edge
"This is a huge setback for our state a huge setback for our country, but we’ve overcome worse," state Sen. Royce Duplessis said.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Domestic violence advocate speaks out after Baton Rouge murder-suicide
Iris Domestic Violence Center director Patti Freeman speaks out after this week's murder-suicide, sharing her own story and warning Louisiana ranks among the...
May 30, 2026Open source
I-TEAM: BRPD identifies teen in photo, believes he’s out of state
Baton Rouge police announced a major update in the Mall of Louisiana shooting case after asking for the public’s help identifying a teen seen on mall surve...
May 30, 2026Open source
Hammond police officer arrested, accused of participating in cockfighting, officials say
A Hammond, Louisiana, police officer was arrested in connection with cockfighting activities, according to Hammond city officials.
May 27, 2026Open source
Louisiana announces $3.6 billion AI data center near Boyce
Governor Jeff Landry and other Louisiana leaders announced the groundbreaking of a $3.6 billion Applied Digital AI factory campus near Boyce in Rapides Parish.
May 27, 2026Open source
Louisiana wants $50 million for fortified roofs. Here’s how it could help insurance rates.
Louisiana state lawmakers appear poised to pass a bill that would add significantly more money to the grant program that gives Louisiana homeowners $10,000 e...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana voters reject all five constitutional amendments. See results, what it means now.
The results also mean that the city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish will not get its own school district, and that the mandatory retirement age for...
May 17, 2026Open source
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana, unable to convince voters that he deserv...
May 17, 2026Open source
Man arrested in deadly Beech Street stabbing, police say
The Baton Rouge Police Department says one man is behind bars after his arrest in connection to a deadly stabbing.
May 12, 2026Open source
ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ is reportedly coming to Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut
Coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU football program has another high-profile season opener this coming season at home against Clemson, and ESPN wants its signature co...
May 12, 2026Open source
Advocates back latest master plan for downtown Baton Rouge: ‘A place we can all call home’
Plan Baton Rouge III, the third part of a master plan for downtown Baton Rouge, was unveiled at a Downtown Development District meeting where attendees voice...
May 12, 2026Open source
Mayor’s proposed raises for Baton Rouge city workers stir concerns over pension system stability
Some conservative members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council fear that Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ sweeping raises for city-parish workers could harm t...
May 12, 2026Open source
Chicken wing lovers to unite for a good cause: Wing Wars of Acadiana returns
Wing Wars of Acadiana is back at Parc International in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gifting Grace Proj...
May 12, 2026Open source
Silver Alert: Assistance needed locating missing Opelousas man
The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for 81-year-old Lee Darbonne.
May 12, 2026Open source
Historic building collapses overnight
The old Coburn's Supply building near the corner of Second and Grant streets collapsed overnight, just as a bill was moving through the legislature that migh...
May 12, 2026Open source
Gov. Landry orders flags at half-staff in honor of Mall of Louisiana victim
Gov. Jeff Landry orders flags at half-staff to honor Martha Elizabeth Odom.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Cottonport is in Avoyelles County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
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New Louisiana Map Boosts GOP, Keeps Only One Black-Majority Seat
AP Photo/Adam Bettcher Whenever Democrats start tearing their hair out over something Republicans are doing, like redrawing state district maps to gain a GOP...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nebraska, Indiana, Louisiana AGs sue to stop Trump admin marijuana reclassification
The GOP attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana and Louisiana filed a lawsuit headed into Memorial Day weekend to stop the Trump Justice Department’s order...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana criticize AG Hilgers over federal cannabis lawsuit
Nebraska, along with Indiana and Louisiana, recently asked a federal court to overturn the Trump Justice Department's decision to move cannabis from a Schedu...
May 30, 2026Open source
Louisiana Legislature approves redistricting plan to give Republicans another US House seat
Louisiana Legislature approves redistricting plan to give Republicans another US House seat
May 30, 2026Open source
US Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, weakening part of the Voting Rig...
US Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, weakening part of the Voting Rights Act
May 30, 2026Open source
Drive-thru coffee, cryotherapy, pilates: LA experts review latest retail trends from Vegas event
Dozens of Louisiana real estate expert joined more than 20,000 investors and brokers at the ICSC convention in Las Vegas last week. The lack of new shopping...
May 30, 2026Open source
Louisiana universities can raise tuition, fees by 10% under bill going to governor. Here’s how it will work.
Higher education institutions in Louisiana can mark up tuition and fees without prior approval under a bill passed by the Legislature.
May 30, 2026Open source
Gov. Jeff Landry signs Louisiana’s new congressional map after fierce political battles
Gov. Jeff Landry signed Louisiana’s new Congressional map, capping off a month of fierce political battles in the Legislature.
May 30, 2026Open source
AG Murrill adds Louisiana to lawsuit to stop Trump admin’s marijuana reclassification
The AGs argue the push to skip typical public notice and comment periods put the validity of the change at risk and write that the move to reclassify marijua...
May 30, 2026Open source
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