Tag: Louisiana

A split jury sent him to prison for life. A new Louisiana law aims to keep him there.

Elizabeth Sensley, a juror in Gray’s case, gave a statement to an investigator with Gray’s legal team recounting…

Chemical Explosion, Which Rained Down Oil and Sparked Massive Fire at a Louisiana Auto Plant, Leads to Evacuations

NEED TO KNOWAn explosion at an auto supply plant in Louisiana caused oil to rain down on local…

Louisiana redesigns its absentee ballot envelopes

A Louisiana absentee ballot request form. (Photo by Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)Louisiana has redesigned its absentee voting envelopes with…

Louisiana becomes sixth GOP-led state to authorize troop deployment to DC as part of Trump show of force

Louisiana becomes sixth GOP-led state to authorize troop deployment to DC as part of Trump show of force

How high is Louisiana’s firearm theft rate? Most common guns stolen in the state

From 2017 to 2021, over one million firearms were reportedly stolen by private citizens in the U.S., with…

NSU announces death of Joe Reece Salter former Louisiana State Representative

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Northwestern State University announced the passing of a distinguished alumnus and former Louisiana House…

What is the best college in Louisiana? Niche ranks 10 best universities for 2025

When it comes to choosing where to attend college, there's numerous factors to consider, like tuition, acceptance rates,…

Louisiana AG calls Roblox ‘perfect place for pedophiles’ in lawsuit amid calls for CEO’s resignation

Louisiana’s top prosecutor is suing Roblox, accusing the platform of failing to safeguard children from online predators and…

Louisiana files lawsuit against Roblox, calling it a platform for sexual predators

Louisiana attorney general Liz Murrill is suing gaming platform Roblox (Image courtesy of Roblox)Louisiana is suing Roblox, the…

U.S. Supreme Court sets date for Louisiana redistricting case rehearing

The U.S. Supreme Court, on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)The U.S. Supreme Court has set…

Sec. McMahon kicks off tour promoting state-led education

Education Secretary Linda McMahon is kicking off a nationwide tour focused on promoting the administration's goal of dismantling…

Louisiana to pay $9 million to a man who was shot in the back by state trooper during traffic stop

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities have agreed to pay $9 million to a man who was…