Louisiana bank is expanding into Dallas with its second deal in Texas
Investar Holding Corp. Expands Presence in Texas Investar Holding Corp., based in Louisiana, is significantly increasing its footprint in Texas with a deal valued at $1.6 billion involving Wichita Falls Banksharing. This acquisition includes the First National Bank holding company, which has been around for 36 years, and brings in approximately $1.2 billion in deposits. […]
Supreme Court to revisit important Louisiana redistricting matter
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing arguments about Louisiana’s potential addition of a second Congressional District that would have a majority of Black voters. This situation raises significant questions about the future of the Voting Rights Act. A decision from the court is anticipated on Friday, along with their final opinions for the term. “These […]
Louisiana utility worker dangles over a busy road after being hit by a truck.
A utility worker in Louisiana suffered a serious incident when an 18-wheeler collided with him while he was working on traffic lights at a busy intersection.
ICE Detains Unauthorized Migrants at Louisiana Racecourse and Pennsylvania Building Site
Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts operations at workplaces stretching from Louisiana to Pennsylvania. On June 17, ICE agents raided Delta Downs Racecourse in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The operation led to the arrest of 84 individuals, primarily illegal aliens and those with prior criminal records. Among those detained was 68-year-old Jose Ibarra from Mexico, who had […]
Court Affirms Ban on Ten Commandments in Louisiana Classrooms
The Louisiana Attorney General is planning to challenge a recent decision by a federal appeals panel that has blocked a new law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. On Friday, a three-judge panel ruled that the law is unconstitutional and upheld a federal injunction that prevents its enforcement. A judge […]
Protester Mahmoud Khalil shares his experience after being released from jail in Louisiana
Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel protester, expressed regret upon leaving what he called an “incredible man” behind at a detention facility in Louisiana on Friday. “I’ll be leaving over 1,000 people who don’t belong there,” Khalil stated to reporters after his release from the LaSalle detention center in Ina, Louisiana. Reflecting on his experience, he shared […]
ICE Conducts Raids at Louisiana Racetrack, Arrests More than 80 Undocumented Immigrants
ICE Raids Louisiana Racecourse, Detains Over 80 Migrants On Tuesday morning, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with state and local law enforcement, conducted a raid at Delta Downs Racecourse in Bington, Louisiana. They detained more than 80 individuals believed to be working illegally. The operation unfolded after a period of heightened […]
Louisiana legislator running against Cassidy in Republican primary
Louisiana Senator Blake Migues (R) has officially kicked off his campaign to challenge Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in the upcoming 2026 election, joining a growing field of GOP candidates vying for the Senate seat. In a video released Tuesday, Cassidy focused on his past decisions, featuring footage of GOP Senators discussing his vote to convict […]
More than 80 undocumented migrants detained at Louisiana racetrack in ICE operation
ICE and Law Enforcement Collaborate to Arrest Over 80 Illegal Immigrants in Louisiana U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with various federal law enforcement agencies, conducted an operation on June 17 that resulted in the arrest of more than 80 illegal immigrants at Louisiana racetracks. This operation followed a brief pause in arrests aimed […]
Khalil, an anti-Israel activist, should stay in immigration detention in Louisiana: DOJ
On Tuesday, lawyers representing the Justice Department requested that a federal judge dismiss the appeals from Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist. They argued that the courts lack the authority to intervene in decisions made by the administrative department regarding the detention of non-citizens. The government asserted, “Congress approved the detention of aliens, granting significant discretion […]