November 27, 2020 Supreme Court rejects petition from Louisiana pastor facing charges for violating ban on large gatherings The pastor, Tony Spell, claimed in a Nov. 18 filing that Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ restrictions were a violation of his First Amendment rights.
November 25, 2020 Home nurse, 64, dies saving paraplegic patient from fire A 64-year-old home nurse died trying to save her 71-year-old paraplegic patient from a fire when she succumbed to smoke from the blaze, Louisiana authorities said Tuesday.
November 19, 2020 Man convicted in death of Saints defensive end Will Smith could get new trial A U.S. Supreme Court ruling may allow the man convicted in the 2016 death of New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith to have a new trial, the Louisiana attorney general’s office said Wednesday.
November 18, 2020 Louisiana pastor seeks emergency relief from criminal charges after defying ban on large gatherings Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell filed an emergency order with the Supreme Court Wednesday, seeking relief from criminal charges brought against him for holding large church services that violated Gov. John Bel Edward's orders.
November 18, 2020 Sen. Kennedy blasts Cuomo complaints about Trump 'ego', compares it to 'being called ugly by a frog' Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the last person with any standing to complain about President Trump's "ego," Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Wednesday.
November 12, 2020 Southern University says alleged student-athlete attack was 'racially motivated,' police say otherwise Police in Louisiana arrested a local children’s doctor after he allegedly assaulted a Southern University student-athlete in what school officials say was a “racially motivated” attack.
November 9, 2020 LSU's Koy Moore says he was 'violated' by Louisiana police; 3 officers suspended pending investigation Three police officers have been placed on administrative leave after LSU wide receiver Koy Moore released a statement on social media over the weekend alleging that he was “violated” by Baton Rouge police during a search, Coach Ed Orgeron said Monday.
November 5, 2020 Game-changing ballot measures that passed on Election Day Voters in 32 states were asked to weigh in on more than 100 statewide ballot measures on Election Day, bypassing the usual legislative process for majority-rule policies.
November 4, 2020 Louisiana voters approve amendment stating abortion is not a right in state constitution Voters in Louisiana approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that clarified the document does not grant the right to an abortion in the state.
November 2, 2020 Black Lives Matter activist slams Clarence Thomas after Supreme Court ruling in police officer lawsuit The Supreme Court ruled 7-1 in favor of Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson, blocking a lawsuit from a Louisiana police officer who was injured by a protester during a demonstration Mckesson organized.