Politics Apr 30 Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after Supreme Court ruling, state officials say By Associated Press
Nation Apr 23 Gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana kills 1 person and wounds 5, Baton Rouge police say Two groups exchanged gunfire inside a food court Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana, killing one person and wounding five more, police said. By Sara Cline, Associated Press
World Dec 22 Trump's envoy appointment sparks new tension with leaders of Greenland and Denmark The leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory. By Geir Moulson, Associated Press
Politics Dec 22 Trump says he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland Trump has repeatedly called for U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland, and would not rule out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located Arctic island. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 WATCH: Trump says he might send federal forces to New Orleans at Landry's request President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime, potentially expanding the number of cities around the nation where he may send federal law enforcement. By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Mar 24 WATCH: Trump says he knew 'nothing' about report on officials texting war plans to journalist By Associated Press The plant is part of an overall $20 billion investment by Hyundai, the Korean automaker. Continue reading
Feb 25 A Black community in Louisiana was eligible for historic landmark designation. The National Park Service withdrew it from consideration By Jack Brook, Associated Press The agency withdrew the 11-mile stretch of land known as Great River Road from consideration for National Historic Landmark designation at the request of state officials, who celebrated the move as a win for economic development. Continue reading
Nov 12 Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring classrooms display Ten Commandments By Sara Cline, Kevin McGill, Associated Press U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles on Tuesday said the law had an "overtly religious" purpose and said opponents of the law are likely to win their ongoing lawsuit against the law. Continue reading
Jan 18 Why the battle over Louisiana's voting map could have national election implications By Roby Chavez Lawmakers face a Jan. 30 deadline to submit a redesign of the state’s six congressional districts after a federal court said the current map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. Continue reading
Jan 16 Trans youth 'terrified' of what Louisiana's new health care ban will mean By Roby Chavez A new law banning gender-affirming care for minors in Louisiana took effect at the start of the year. Since the legislation was passed last summer, parents have been scrambling for help. Continue reading