Politics Oct 05 After redistricting, a Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Politics Sep 28 In Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the GOP Johnson is an ally of President Donald Trump and is in no apparent danger of securing a sixth term in Congress. But high prices, the war in Iran and the dim economic mood provide a snapshot of the grim outlook… By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Health Aug 09 Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections Louisiana has confirmed nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, the state's health department said last week in a news release. All were hospitalized, and five died. By Associated Press
Nation Jul 23 Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast in second landfall The National Hurricane Center said Bertha should weaken rapidly over land after its center came onshore Thursday afternoon. By Russ Bynum, Associated Press
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Kennedy presses top military officials for 'straight talk' on fallout if U.S. leaves Iran now Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., pressed top military officials in a Tuesday hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. By Joshua Barajas
Jul 06 A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids By Jack Brook, Associated Press The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting removal from the U.S., putting it next to a Louisiana airfield that has become the nation’s largest hub of deportation flights. Continue reading
Jul 02 Grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in fight over changes to local courts By Safiyah Riddle, John Hanna, Associated Press Louisiana’s Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local courts. Continue reading
Jun 28 U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Brook, Associated Press Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the two-candidate runoff after they finished ahead of Cassidy in the GOP primary May 16. Continue reading
Jun 27 Trump-backed Julia Letlow faces John Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Brook, Associated Press U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, and state Treasurer John Fleming are competing in the runoff. The two finished ahead of Sen. Bill Cassidy in the May 16 primary after Trump denounced the two-term senator, who voted… Continue reading
Jun 26 Live Results: Louisiana midterm primary runoffs Louisiana Republicans will nominate a candidate for U.S. Senate in a primary runoff Saturday, six weeks after denying Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy a shot at a third term. Continue reading