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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry stops in Moreauville to drop off storm recovery supplies
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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A Louisiana record? 29 inches of rain fell in 12 hours in Avoyelles Parish in devastating deluge
The non-stop rain that Tropical Storm Arthur brought to Avoyelles Parish last Thursday will likely be categorized as a 1,000-year event, the National Weather...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Louisiana parishes recover from Tropical Storm Arthur; officials urge preparedness
Several Louisiana parishes are still recovering after Tropical Storm Arthur brought floodwaters through the area last week.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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Gil 'Nostradamus' LeBreton earns induction into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Editor's note: This is one among 12 profiles of inductees for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Festivities will take place from Thursday-Satu...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Subcontain brings modern semi-underground waste collection to Louisiana
Learn about Subcontain, a semi-underground waste storage system offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional dumpsters.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Rastafarian man can’t sue prison staff who shaved his dreadlocks, Supreme Court says
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafarian man in Louisiana could not sue prison officials who shaved his dreadlocks.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Metairie man functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy
A Metairie man is now the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Supreme Court decides not everyone deserves religious liberty
The Supreme Court’s decision in Landor v. Louisiana is a perfect example of how conservatives strip rights from people by abstracting them away.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religiou...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
$5M investment to restore 800 acres within Sam Houston Jones State Park
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser braved the sweltering heat to join local and state leaders at Sam Houston Jones State Park on Tuesday to announce a histor...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Southeastern graduate student Shelby Bordelon is crowned Miss Louisiana 2026
The Southeastern Lions are celebrating one of their graduate students as Shelby Bordelon has been crowned Miss Louisiana 2026.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
LDI releases new guidance following Tropical Storm Arthur
The Louisiana Department of Insurance has released new flood, auto, and homeowners insurance guidance for policyholders affected by Tropical Storm Arthur.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Legal fight over pollution in Louisiana parish back in spotlight with key land use change
The change may further complicate a legal battle over whether the parish discriminated against Black communities in its land use decisions.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Meet the new Miss Louisiana, Shelby Bordelon: She's on a mission.
Shelby Bordelon sings during the talent portion of Saturday night's Miss Louisiana pageant in Monroe.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Cam Jordan's new contract with the Saints reflects his bounce-back campaign. Here's how.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) warms up with teammates during the New Orleans Saints Minicamp at the Saints outdoor practice field in M...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Louisiana lawmaker who backed nitrogen executions says other options could be explored
The ruling by two federal courts places nitrogen gas executions in limbo with consequences beyond Alabama as other states try to use it.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Long before the civil rights era, a WWII soldier was killed over a bus seat
The LSU Cold Case Project looks into the story of an Army private stationed near Alexandria who was killed by a local bus driver in 1944 after sitting in the...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Louisiana football adds two more commitments to 2027 recruiting class
Louisiana football continued to build its 2027 recruiting class over the weekend, securing commitments from two prospects who were on campus for official vis...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Trevor Young Day a festive reunion for successful musician, hometown Seaford
SEAFORD — Baton Rouge, Louisiana is where Trevor Young, his wife Allie, their 2 ½-year-old daughter Izzy and other family reside.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Typical summer heat with much lower storm chances this week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - This week will bring normal weather for late June across all of Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. But it could be a hot shock...
Jun 22, 2026Open source
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Gil 'Nostradamus' LeBreton earns induction into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Editor's note: This is one among 12 profiles of inductees for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Festivities will take place from Thursday-Satu...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Subcontain brings modern semi-underground waste collection to Louisiana
Learn about Subcontain, a semi-underground waste storage system offering a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional dumpsters.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Rastafarian man can’t sue prison staff who shaved his dreadlocks, Supreme Court says
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafarian man in Louisiana could not sue prison officials who shaved his dreadlocks.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Metairie man functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy
A Metairie man is now the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Supreme Court decides not everyone deserves religious liberty
The Supreme Court’s decision in Landor v. Louisiana is a perfect example of how conservatives strip rights from people by abstracting them away.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religiou...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
$5M investment to restore 800 acres within Sam Houston Jones State Park
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser braved the sweltering heat to join local and state leaders at Sam Houston Jones State Park on Tuesday to announce a histor...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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