June 15, 2023 Louisiana Army base named after Confederate general renamed to honor Black WWI hero A Louisiana military base previously named after a Confederate general has been renamed to honor a Black World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient.
June 13, 2023 New magnet school in historically Black school zone, step to resolve 1965 desegregation suit A school district in southwest Louisiana reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to address a long-standing desegregation lawsuit dating back to 1965.
June 13, 2023 Miss Louisiana Pageant returns to Monroe for 60th anniversary The long-standing tradition of the Miss Louisiana Pageant, hosted by the city of Monroe for over six decades, will continue as 27 contestants gather to compete for the 2023 title.
June 10, 2023 RFK Jr.’s lawsuit spotlights alleged media collusion to censor 'misinformation' Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s group, the Children's Health Defense, claims news organizations violated antitrust laws by collaborating to combat so-called "misinformation" online
June 8, 2023 Louisiana passes ban on transgender sex change procedures for minors with bipartisan support Louisiana State Rep. Gabe Firment, a Republican, successfully led an effort to pass a bill that would ban transgender surgeries for children in his state.
June 7, 2023 Louisiana Wildlife Department's 'Free Fishing Weekend' to begin Saturday Louisiana's state-sponsored "Free Fishing Weekend" is set to begin Saturday, an initiative by the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to incentivize participation in the pastime.
June 6, 2023 Texas-bound Southwest flight delayed to remove unruly passenger, to other flyers' delight: video A Southwest plane in New Orleans, Louisiana was held on May 29 after a woman asked to get off the plane refused, resulting in deputies getting called in to help.
June 5, 2023 Louisiana lawmakers pass bill to strengthen age verification on pornography websites Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to strengthen the age verification on pornography websites. The bill will verify users are at least 18 years old by requiring them to upload identification.
June 5, 2023 Cameron Robbins' family seen saying final goodbyes after teen lost at sea Photos showed the loved ones of Cameron Robbins, an 18-year-old Baton Rouge, Louisiana, high school grad who jumped off a Bahamas gathering for his memorial service on Sunday.
June 3, 2023 Cameron Robbins remembered as 'fierce competitor' with a love for fruity pebbles and popcorn Cameron Robbins, 18, who disappeared at sea, will be remembered as a "fierce competitor" on the baseball field and a fun-loving teenager off the field.