Senate must quickly confirm Noem as DHS chief in wake of terror attack, says Louisiana governor
In the wake of the terrorist attack that rocked New Orleans, Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry urged senators, especially Democrats, to support President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security. I am calling for your approval. “This is no time to play around. That's why I'm asking Senate Democrats […]
Louisiana person is the first US bird flu death, health officials say
NEW YORK — The first bird flu death in the United States has been reported. The person had been hospitalized in Louisiana with severe respiratory symptoms. Louisiana health officials announced the death on Monday. Health officials said the man was over 65 years old, had underlying health conditions and had come into contact with sick […]
Fox Corp. supports New Orleans terror victims and family through Love One Louisiana Foundation
Fox is supporting the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack and their families through a donation to the Love One Louisiana Foundation. The foundation provides assistance and support for victims' funeral expenses, hospital and medical expenses, and recovery and rehabilitation costs. In addition, donations will help provide continued care and support for orphans and […]
Louisiana Attorney General Pushes Further Sugar Bowl Delay After New Orleans Attack
Louisiana's attorney general is calling for a further postponement of the Sugar Bowl following the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The College Football Playoff game between Georgia and Notre Dame was originally scheduled for Wednesday. Then, as Breitbart News reported, around 3:15 a.m., terrorists drove a truck down Bourbon Street, which was […]
Louisiana governor’s seemingly tone-deaf tweet following New Orleans massacre draws online ire
A tweet issued by Louisiana's governor just hours after a driver mowed down more than a dozen people in New Orleans in an apparent act of terrorism drew heavy criticism on social media. At about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, while New Year's cheer was still in full swing, a man driving a truck that appeared to […]
New Orleans Airbnb rental may be tied to deadly attack: Louisiana attorney general
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said an Airbnb rental in New Orleans may be connected to a deadly attack on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. Shamsuddin Jabbar, 42, drove his pickup truck into a crowd during the city's public holiday celebrations, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more. Authorities believe Mr. Jabbar was […]
Louisiana gov will attend Sugar Bowl, vows Superdome is ‘completely secure’
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced Thursday that the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will attend the Sugar Bowl in the wake of the terrorist attack that killed more than a dozen people in New Orleans. The game was moved from Wednesday night to Thursday night in the wake of the terrorist attack. The […]
Louisiana lawmakers condemn 'evil' New Orleans New Year's attack
Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday condemned a “vicious” driving attack in New Orleans in which a truck plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. The incident, which left 10 people dead and dozens injured, is being investigated by federal law enforcement as an act of terrorism. The driver, identified as 42-year-old […]
Louisiana attorney general says Sugar Bowl should be delayed to Friday after attack prompts postponement
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill weighed in on Wednesday's postponement of the Sugar Bowl game in the wake of the deadly attack in New Orleans. Murrill told NBC News he believes the game should be postponed to Friday. So far, the game has been postponed just one day to Thursday afternoon. “It's not my decision, […]
Louisiana attorney general wants Sugar Bowl delayed extra day
In the wake of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, Louisiana's attorney general said he hopes the Sugar Bowl will be postponed another day. The College Football Playoff game between Georgia and Notre Dame was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but around 3 p.m., a truck ran out of control down Bourbon Street, where […]