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High School June 4, 2024

New Orleans student graduates as valedictorian after living in homeless shelter

Elijah Hogan graduated from Walter L. Cohen charter high school in New Orleans as one of two valedictorians after living in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.

Louisiana June 3, 2024

Louisiana lawmakers approve law that would allow surgical castration of convicted child molesters

Louisiana state lawmakers on Monday approved a tough new law that could allow judges to order convicted child molesters to undergo surgical castration.

CRIME June 1, 2024

Court rips 'grossly erroneous' decision by judge presiding over LSU student's attack: 'Abuse of discretion'

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a decision by a district court judge in the case of a 1974 rape conviction, calling it a "patent abuse of discretion."

Media May 31, 2024

USA Today quietly deleting Sen. John Kennedy's op-ed is latest of bizarre editorial moves by newspaper giant

The editorial pages of the USA Today Network has a history of unethical decisions from quietly deleting Sen. John Kennedy's op-ed to allowing Stacey Abrams to retroactively edit hers.

Louisiana May 30, 2024

Louisiana chemical plant says it will have to shut down if 'political' EPA emissions deadline isn't extended

Denka Performance Elastomer, a chemical plant in Louisiana, threatened to shut down if the Biden administration does not give it more time to reduce its emissions under new EPA rules.

Louisiana May 30, 2024

New Louisiana law criminalizes approaching police after being ordered to stay back

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed legislation making it a crime to knowingly approach within 25 feet of a police officer while they are "engaged in law enforcement duties" after the officer has ordered the person to stay back.

Border security May 30, 2024

'We must take action': Red state risks legal showdown with Biden DOJ over this key issue

Louisiana's new illegal immigration law, which could soon be signed by the governor, takes the state a step closer to a legal battle with the Biden administration.

LIFESTYLE May 29, 2024

'Disoriented' boater stranded on the water for days after running out of gas

A Louisiana boater sailing in Vermilion Parish was stranded for two days, local officials say. The U.S. Coast Guard and various sheriff's offices facilitated the rescue.

Louisiana May 29, 2024

Louisiana to become 1st state to require Ten Commandments be displayed in schools if governor signs bill

Louisiana could become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed on a poster in all schools and colleges that receive public funding.

Louisiana May 28, 2024

Louisiana city names interim police chief

Mayor-President Monique Boulet of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, named Capt. Paul Trouard as the jurisdiction's interim chief of police, according to The Advocate.

Louisiana May 28, 2024

Louisiana bill to castrate sex offenders moving toward governor’s desk for signature

A bill allowing judges to sentence child rapists to surgical castration may be signed into law by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.