louisiana local news

Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Sparks Alarm in Louisiana and Wisconsin

News Summary Recent weeks have seen a significant increase in whooping cough cases across the United States, particularly alarming in…

2 days ago

Louisiana Voters Reject Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary In a surprising decision, voters in Louisiana rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments on October 13, 2023. The…

2 days ago

New Orleans Faces Major Cuts in Health Funding

News Summary New Orleans is reeling from unprecedented cuts to mental health and substance use programs, amounting to over $55…

4 days ago

Louisiana Voters Reject All Proposed Constitutional Amendments

News Summary In a surprising municipal primary election, Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected all four proposed constitutional amendments, signaling discontent with…

4 days ago

Louisiana Appoints New Interim Commissioner for OMV

News Summary Louisiana's Governor Jeff Landry has appointed State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams as the new interim commissioner of the…

4 days ago

Lamar Advertising Named Best Company to Work for in Louisiana

News Summary Lamar Advertising has earned recognition as the best company to work for in Louisiana according to the latest…

5 days ago

Louisiana Residents Face Challenges as OMV Declares State of Emergency

News Summary Residents of Louisiana are facing significant difficulties due to the newly declared state of emergency by the Office…

5 days ago

Resignation of Louisiana OMV Commissioner Dan Casey Sparks Changes

News Summary The resignation of Louisiana's OMV Commissioner Dan Casey on March 28 marks a pivotal shift for the agency.…

6 days ago

Lake Charles Hosts Inaugural ALICE Summit for Families

News Summary On March 26, 2026, Lake Charles, Louisiana, welcomed around 300 participants to the inaugural ALICE Summit, focusing on…

6 days ago

Jobless Claims Decline in Louisiana

News Summary Louisiana sees a significant drop in jobless claims, reporting only 1,386 new unemployment claims for the week ending…

6 days ago