August 3, 2021 Ingraham battles GOP senator who backs Biden infrastructure bill: 'You guys got played on this' One of a handful of Republican senators who joined bipartisan negotiations with the White House defended his role in the talks, telling "The Ingraham Angle" that forging a smaller deal on infrastructure makes it less likely Democrats can pass their $3.5 trillion spending bill.
August 2, 2021 Rising vaccination rates in several southern states 'positive trend,' White House says White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients on Monday noted a “positive trend” across several southern states with an uptick in the number of people receiving the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
August 2, 2021 Louisiana reinstates statewide indoor mask mandate The order, which will remain in place until at least September 1, will require all individuals five years of age and up, including those at K-12 schools, universities, and other higher education institutions, to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
August 2, 2021 Louisiana man accused of killing his grandma, stabbing mom, and wounding three others during rampage: police A Louisiana man is in custody after he allegedly killed his grandmother, stabbed his mother, and shot three others during a rampage in Baton Rouge on Sunday, according to authorities.
August 1, 2021 Louisiana groom arrested on his wedding night after allegedly opening fire on highway with wife, friend in car A Louisiana man was arrested on his wedding night after allegedly opening fire on a highway while still wearing his tuxedo.
August 1, 2021 New Orleans shooting on Bourbon Street leaves 5 wounded; video shows crowd fleeing gunfire Disturbing video from New Orleans early Sunday shows crowds fleeing gunfire on Bourbon Street.
July 30, 2021 Louisiana man who hid in Florida teen's bedroom closet pleads guilty to having sex with a minor A Louisiana man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a minor who was 15 at the time, in Florida.
July 29, 2021 Louisiana boy, 3, dies after 25 shots fired into home during drive-by shooting; no arrests made A drive-by shooting in Louisiana in which more than 25 shots were fired killed a 3-year-old boy Wednesday, authorities said.
July 29, 2021 Louisiana hospitals prepare for surge of COVID-19 patients Louisiana has one of the lowest vaccination rates and it's seeing the worst outbreak of COVID-19 cases. Several hospitals in the state have paused non-emergency surgeries to make room for COVID patients. They expect to be full within the week.
July 28, 2021 Judge allows vaccinations in place of service hours for people on probation A judge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has offered some people on probation the option of getting the coronavirus vaccine instead of serving out court-mandated service hours.