Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana withdraws reorganization plan – WDSU New Orleans
A public hearing scheduled to be held in Baton Rouge on Wednesday regarding the proposed reorganization and sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has been canceled. The Louisiana Department of Insurance Commissioner announced that Blue Cross is withdrawing its restructuring plan. Blue Cross was scheduled to be sold to Elevance Heath in Indiana. […]
Louisiana to deploy National Guard to southern border
Louisiana plans to send 150 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border as Congress fails to secure a border deal. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced the move Thursday in Baton Rouge, adding himself to a growing list of Republican governors offering resource assistance to Texas as the Biden administration and Texas tussle over border […]
A family of 4 has been missing for more than a month after leaving Louisiana on a Greyhound bus heading for Texas
A family of four has been missing for a month, and police are investigating. ask for help from the public in their survey. Family members say Stayz Yanira David Funes, 27, and her husband Ramon Luis Crisanto, 30, will travel from Louisiana to Houston, Texas, with their two daughters on November 30. He said he […]
DEA reverses decision against Louisiana drug distributor blamed for contributing to opioid crisis
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has rescinded an earlier order stripping the company of its license for failing to properly monitor shipments of tens of millions of addictive painkillers allegedly fueled by opioids. One pharmaceutical wholesaler was allowed to continue operating. crisis. As part of the settlement announced Wednesday, Morris & Dixon admitted wrongdoing, agreed […]
Louisiana couple who left their daughter’s dead body ‘melted’ in maggot-filled couch for 12 years plead guilty to manslaughter
A Louisiana couple has pleaded no contest after their daughter’s body was found “melted” on a couch covered in maggots. Prosecutors are reportedly seeking 40 years in prison for the couple, citing their shocking neglect. new york post. Sheila and Clay Fletcher were arrested in January 2022 after their 36-year-old daughter was found dead in […]
Louisiana inmate who escaped turned in to authorities by parents
A Louisiana teenager charged with attempted murder was turned over to authorities by his parents after a short run, authorities announced Sunday. Kimmy Dantain Jr., 17, escaped from Juvenile Justice custody Friday afternoon while on her way to a funeral, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. The boy was being held on multiple […]
Louisiana deputy arrested, fired over contraband smuggling claims
A Louisiana sheriff’s deputy was fired Monday after he was arrested on suspicion of sneaking contraband into a jail. Louisiana teen attempted murder suspect flees custody, surrendered to law enforcement by parents Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre said Andrew Wheeler was charged with introducing contraband into a penal institution and misconduct in office, news outlets […]
Louisiana voters sue over state’s new majority-Black congressional district
A group of Louisiana voters has filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that new majority-black voting districts violate the constitution. A group of 12 non-Black voters claims the map, signed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry after a special legislative session, violates the 14th and 15th Amendments. “The state has engaged in blatant racial segregation […]
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy Endorses Trump for President
Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) has endorsed former President Donald Trump following his primary wins in Iowa and New Hampshire. Kennedy said he waited until he saw the former president win the New Hampshire primary to announce his support in the spirit of competition. “We left the primaries alone because competition makes us all better, but […]
Louisiana governor signs new Congressional maps into law
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) signed a bill Monday authorizing new congressional maps that create second-majority black districts. The Louisiana Legislature last week approved updated congressional maps that redraw the 6th map. The House district will be the second majority black district in the state. This district is currently represented by Congressman Garrett Graves (R-Louisiana). […]