DOJ voluntarily dismisses half-century old Louisiana desegregation case

(The Center Square) — After over 50 years, an open desegregation case against Plaquemines Parish School Board filed by the U.S. Department of Justice was dismissed by efforts from Attorney General Liz Murrill and other representatives. "After half a …

Louisiana lawmaker pushes to eliminate inspection stickers for most vehicles

(The Center Square) — A new bill from Rep. Larry Bagley, R-Caddo, would eliminate the requirement for most Louisiana vehicles to have inspection stickers, arguing that modern cars are safer than ever and the current system is outdated, ineffective, and …

Governor announces $17.5 billion export operation in southwestern Louisiana

BATON ROUGE — State economic development officials on Tuesday announced a $17.5 billion investment in a liquified natural gas production facility in Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana. Louisiana LNG should produced up to 16.5 million metric tons of …

It could soon be illegal to release balloons in Louisiana

YOUNGSVILLE, La. — State lawmakers are taking aim at a new kind of litter that often goes unnoticed: balloons released into the air. House Bill 581 seeks to criminalize the intentional release of balloons outdoors for individuals over the age of 16, …

Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes Marijuana Legalization Pilot Program As ‘Revenue Source’ For The State

Louisiana lawmakers are gearing up for another push to legalize marijuana in the state, with at least two proposals now filed to enact cannabis-related reform this session. Rep. Candace Newell (D)—who has made repeated attempts to end criminalization— …

State lawmakers discuss the future of carbon sequestration projects in Louisiana

Election results: Here's how Louisiana voted for the May 3 election

Louisiana election results: Full results for May 3 elections Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 11:38 AM CDT Apr 15, 2025 GOOD EVENING EVERYONE. JEFFERSON PARISH ELECTS A NEW COUNCILMAN AS PEOPLE ALL ACROSS THE STATE VOTE ON THIS ELECTION DAY. …

LSU baseball-Texas A&M game postponed, will play doubleheader Saturday

Thursday's Health Report: The importance of checking labels on supposed 'health foods'

BATON ROUGE — From flashy words to health claims, food labels can be deceiving. That is why it is important to take a closer look at what you are buying at the grocery store. "The best thing you can do is turn your product around and get the …

Tuesday's Health Report: Family physician shares tips to explain puberty to children

BATON ROUGE — It can be a tough topic to tackle, but preparing children for puberty is critical, and experts say hearing about it from parents, not just peers, makes a huge difference. "Nothing is scarier than something that you may not be ready for,” …