Nation Dec 16 Louisiana troopers accused of killing Black man and obstructing investigations Five current and former state troopers in Louisiana are now accused of brutalizing and killing a Black man and obstructing investigations. The arrest of Ronald Greene generated allegations of cover-up and multiple investigations. Roby Chavez reports from New Orleans.
Nation Dec 15 News Wrap: Three killed by tornadoes in Louisiana, including mother and child In our news wrap Thursday, a storm system impacted the South with tornadoes killing three people in Louisiana, stocks dropped sharply on fears that the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates to break inflation even it causes a recession,…
Politics Nov 02 How midterm elections could test support for Louisiana’s near-total abortion ban Experts will be watching the midterm results to see how much the renewed focus on abortion has shifted the political landscape in Louisiana and whether the results reflect opposition to the state’s strict ban.
Nation Oct 19 Louisiana pushes to reduce ‘unnecessary’ barriers to employment In recent years, Louisiana has started to chip away at some of the barriers to reintegration, including restrictive occupational licensing.
Nation Sep 27 Scientists are shocked as a tiny endangered sea turtle returns to the Gulf Coast For the first time in 75 years, Kemp’s ridley sea turtle hatchlings have been observed on Louisiana's uninhabited Chandeleur Islands despite being written off as a nesting spot for sea turtles decades ago.
Nation Sep 19 For fishermen in Louisiana, a livelihood lost after Hurricane Ida One year after Hurricane Ida capsized boats and shredded docks, marinas, restaurants, and icehouses in Lafitte, Louisiana, and the surrounding villages, the recovery continues.
Economy Aug 25 This New Orleans food bank opened to serve more people. Inflation is forcing organizers to turn dozens away Inflation, supply chain issues, and rising gas prices impact food pantries across Louisiana. Some are now faced with imposing limits on grocery giveaways, turning people away, and even canceling food distribution.
Nation Aug 18 A ‘forgotten tragedy’ at a New Orleans gay bar and a new effort to honor victims’ remains After nearly 50 years, New Orleans issued a formal apology for its response to an arson at the popular gay bar UpStairs Lounge and renews the search for the remains of four victims.
Health Aug 10 Abandoned oil and natural gas wells pollute the environment across Louisiana Tens of thousands of abandoned oil and natural gas wells sit idle across the United States. Known as orphan wells, they pose significant dangers to nearby residents and the environment after being ignored or forgotten by the companies who drilled…
Nation Jul 13 In Louisiana, orphan wells seen as an ‘accident waiting to happen’ There are thousands of orphaned wells in Louisiana that pose a threat to residents and the environment. New federal funding will help the state plug many abandoned wells, but some question if that's enough.