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Which Louisiana justices dissented on staying Liz Murrill’s indictment? Read opinions here.
The five Louisiana Supreme Court justices who voted to issue the stay in Liz Murrill’s case were Justices Cade Cole, Piper Griffin, Jefferson Hughes, Jay M...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana's top prosecutor just got indicted. What happens next?
A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 felony counts, including malfeasance in office and public intimidation, settin...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
AG Liz Murrill responds to indictment against her
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill responded to the indictment an Orleans Parish grand jury made against her in connection to alleged threats against New...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Orleans Parish grand jury indicts Louisiana AG Murrill; she calls charges retaliatory
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in connection with a probe into alleged threats she mad...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
‘Shocking’ indictment of Louisiana AG reached ‘constitutional crisis’ level, WBR DA says
A New Orleans grand jury indicted AG Liz Murrill on 16 counts tied to a letter she sent city officials amid a dispute over eliminating a clerk position.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana's top court halts the criminal case against the state attorney general
Louisiana's Supreme Court has halted for now the criminal case against state Attorney General Liz Murrill. The court's action came the day after a grand jury...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
See the indictment charging Louisiana AG Liz Murrill on felony intimidation, more
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted in New Orleans Criminal District Court Thursday on 16 felony counts alleging malfeasance and intimidation.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arrest warrant issued, $400K bond set for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill
An arrest warrant for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was issued Thursday afternoon, minutes after a 16-count felony indictment was handed down in New...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Reporters detained at Orleans Parish courthouse before indictment
A grand jury indicted Louisiana’s attorney general on 16 counts as reporters were detained outside the Orleans Parish courtroom.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
‘America the Beautiful’ is theme of Folk Festival
The 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 18, in the air–conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 S. Jefferson Street...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Louisiana Supreme Court recalls Liz Murrill’s arrest warrant in late-night emergency ruling
The Louisiana Supreme Court in an emergency order late Friday night agreed to recall an arrest warrant for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, after issu...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Missing Fort Bute historical marker has been found but won't be reinstalled in time for July 4
The Philemon Thomas chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution erected a Louisiana State Historical Marker commemorating Fort Bute along R...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana ends inspection stickers, but Baton Rouge emissions tests remain ‘a gray area’
Drivers and inspections stations in the Baton Rouge region are unclear about how to handle federal emissions testing as Louisiana phases out the state inspec...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Environmental groups worry proposed rule could chill debate before Louisiana’s utility regulators
The Louisiana Public Service Commission, which regulates utilities across the state, is considering adopting a new rule that would require any group that see...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
SBA loans available for people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the loans are available in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany, and Terrebonne parishes.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Youngsville families share Fourth of July traditions at local fireworks stand
Shoppers at a Louisiana Fireworks pop-up describe holiday plans ranging from pickleball to poolside gatherings
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Freedom, family, and free hot dogs, inside Crowley's July 4 tradition
A Crowley, Louisiana man has handed out free hot dogs on the Fourth of July every year since the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks the seventh year of the t...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana suspends insurance rules for parishes impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur
Louisiana Department of Insurance has suspended a number of insurance laws that would impact policy holders affected by Tropical Storm Arthur.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana renters scammed by hacker posing as realtors
An alleged hacker is stealing realtors' identities to post fake rental listings, scamming victims out of thousands of dollars across Louisiana.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says
Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling
Analysts say the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling could leave more than 20 caucus members possibly at risk of losing their seats.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Grand Jury indicts Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill faces 16 felony counts tied to a letter sent after lawmakers passed an Orleans Parish courts bill.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Natchitoches Parish residents get $34,919 in unclaimed property from State Treasury
Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that 44,614 unclaimed property checks totaling $6.5 million were mailed out on Friday, June 12, follo...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery honors America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic ceremony
Residents, veterans, elected officials, and community leaders gathered Wednesday at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery to mark America’s 250th anniv...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
The Doiron’s gather for annual reunion
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This third edition of Doiron Family Reunion in Starks, La., was Culinary Thrill Seeking across the state line. The...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Nebraska ICE detainees describe fear, wildfire smoke and prayer inside McCook detention center
Amid the crawfish farms, towering pine trees and sugarcane fields of rural Louisiana, nearly 7,000 people are waiting at immigration detention centers to lea...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Where you can and can't pop fireworks in Southeast Louisiana
The Louisiana state fire marshal's office is reminding residents to be safe with fireworks this Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported in 17 states; Louisiana included
Health officials are tracking a seasonal spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Lafitte is in Jefferson County, Louisiana.
Region: Louisiana Gulf Coast
ZIP Codes
70067
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Happy birthday, USA. You’re welcome for Louisiana restaurants that changed American dining.
So much that feels new with modern restaurant trends had an earlier iteration flowing from New Orleans.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana Supreme Court recalls Liz Murrill’s arrest warrant in late-night emergency ruling
The Louisiana Supreme Court in an emergency order late Friday night agreed to recall an arrest warrant for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, after issu...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Missing Fort Bute historical marker has been found but won't be reinstalled in time for July 4
The Philemon Thomas chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution erected a Louisiana State Historical Marker commemorating Fort Bute along R...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Which Louisiana justices dissented on staying Liz Murrill’s indictment? Read opinions here.
The five Louisiana Supreme Court justices who voted to issue the stay in Liz Murrill’s case were Justices Cade Cole, Piper Griffin, Jefferson Hughes, Jay M...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Louisiana ends inspection stickers, but Baton Rouge emissions tests remain ‘a gray area’
Drivers and inspections stations in the Baton Rouge region are unclear about how to handle federal emissions testing as Louisiana phases out the state inspec...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Environmental groups worry proposed rule could chill debate before Louisiana’s utility regulators
The Louisiana Public Service Commission, which regulates utilities across the state, is considering adopting a new rule that would require any group that see...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
AG Liz Murrill responds to indictment against her
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill responded to the indictment an Orleans Parish grand jury made against her in connection to alleged threats against New...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
SBA loans available for people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the loans are available in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany, and Terrebonne parishes.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Youngsville families share Fourth of July traditions at local fireworks stand
Shoppers at a Louisiana Fireworks pop-up describe holiday plans ranging from pickleball to poolside gatherings
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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