Pride--- Maybe you start with hotdogs
One of the biggest challenges facing Louisiana’s Governor Jeff Landry is the task of re-instilling pride in the attitudes of many Louisianians. Government...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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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
Louisiana’s start to US House redistricting riles lawmakers, voting rights crowd
Tensions erupted Friday as Republican state lawmakers presented new election maps to eliminate one or both of Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional dist...
May 9, 2026Open source
Chaos in New Orleans court as AG Liz Murrill is indicted: ‘I’m gonna start cuffing people’
While a grand jury returned a criminal indictment Thursday against Louisiana’s attorney general in a closed New Orleans courtroom, chaos erupted in the hal...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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David Sickey column: America at 250, and the Coushatta at 53 — a reflection on independence 6 MIN READ
Today marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a remarkable milestone, and one worth honoring. Just a week ago, here in Louis...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Echoes of 1976: How SW La. marked America’s 200th birthday
America’s 250th birthday celebration this year gave us an opportunity to look back and see how Southwest Louisiana celebrated the country’s Bicentennial...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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
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
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 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
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
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David Sickey column: America at 250, and the Coushatta at 53 — a reflection on independence 6 MIN READ
Today marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a remarkable milestone, and one worth honoring. Just a week ago, here in Louis...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Echoes of 1976: How SW La. marked America’s 200th birthday
America’s 250th birthday celebration this year gave us an opportunity to look back and see how Southwest Louisiana celebrated the country’s Bicentennial...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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
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