Supreme Court reviews important Louisiana redistricting case before the 2026 midterms
Supreme Court Hears Case on Louisiana’s Congressional Maps Oral arguments are set for Wednesday as the Supreme Court takes on a significant case regarding Louisiana’s congressional maps and the role of race in their design. This legal dispute has raised concerns that it could undermine protections established by Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. […]
Deputy killed and another in critical condition after suspect tries to grab officer’s weapon inside courthouse in Louisiana
A sheriff’s deputy and two fathers lost their lives, while another officer was shot in an altercation involving an arrested individual at a Louisiana courthouse on Monday evening, according to officials. Deputy Charles Riley was fatally shot during a confrontation with Latrell Clark, a 27-year-old man charged with sexual assault. Riley had been part of […]
Louisiana meteorologist suspended by network following arrest for suspected domestic violence
A Louisiana meteorologist recently made headlines for a serious incident involving his girlfriend. Devon Lucy, who stepped into the role of lead meteorologist at WDSU just this past August, was arrested on Sunday after reportedly breaking into her home and physically assaulting her, all while her child was asleep nearby. Lucy, 48, faces charges of […]
Olympic gold medalist Oksana Baiul compelled to sell $1.2M mansion in Louisiana due to unemployment
The Olympic gold medalist has put her $1.2 million mansion up for sale after her aspirations for success in Louisiana didn’t pan out, prompting her return to Las Vegas amid her divorce. Oksana Baiul, who represented Ukraine in figure skating at the 1994 Winter Olympics, expressed her deep disappointment last week, saying she has a […]
Planned Parenthood shuts down clinics in Louisiana due to ongoing political pressure
Planned Parenthood Closes Clinics in Louisiana BATON Rouge, La. – On Tuesday, Planned Parenthood announced the closure of two clinics in Louisiana, citing increasing financial and political pressures that have made it unfeasible to continue operations after more than 40 years. With these closures, Louisiana becomes the most populous state without a Planned Parenthood location. […]
Louisiana Governor Landry asks for National Guard support throughout his state, contacting Hegseth.
Governor Landry Calls for National Guard Deployment in Louisiana On Monday, Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry made a formal request to deploy up to 1,000 National Guard troops throughout the state, citing ongoing issues with violent crime and shortages in law enforcement resources. Landry specifically mentioned high-crime cities like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, […]
Louisiana issues arrest warrant for California doctor charged with sending abortion pills, breaching state law.
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Louisiana is moving forward with a criminal case against an out-of-state doctor accused of sending abortion medication to a patient within the state, according to documents filed recently in court. The US Supreme Court’s involvement relates to a California physician implicated in a case from 2022. This charge marks an uncommon […]
Louisiana aims to arrest a California doctor accused of sending abortion pills to the state.
Warrant Issued for California Doctor Over Abortion Pills Reports indicate that Louisiana has issued an arrest warrant for a doctor from Northern California accused of illegally sending abortion pills to a woman in the state in 2023. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murril expressed her concerns, stating that distributing these tablets is harmful and undermines women’s […]
Louisiana Governor Landry seeks federal support for National Guard activation.
Governor Jeff Landry Requests Federal Support for Louisiana National Guard Louisiana’s Governor, Jeff Landry, has officially asked for federal assistance to deploy up to 1,000 National Guard members under Title 32. He shared this development during an appearance on “Hannity” Monday night, mentioning he submitted the request to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Landry pointed […]
Former Catholic priest linked to two Louisiana governors charged with raping a physically disabled, autistic child
A Catholic priest, who stepped away from the clergy after serving under two former Louisiana governors, was arrested recently in Indiana. This arrest stems from allegations dating back 20 years, including charges of luring and raping young parishioners in New Orleans. Mark Francis Ford, now 64, faced these serious allegations while he worked at the […]