louisiana local news

McLean, Virginia Mourns Former Senator J. Bennett Johnston

News Summary On March 25, 2025, J. Bennett Johnston, a former U.S. senator from Louisiana, passed away at age 92…

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Shocking Kidnapping and Assault Outside Target in Hammond, LA

News Summary A terrifying incident unfolded outside a Target store in Hammond, Louisiana, where an 18-year-old man was arrested for…

2 weeks ago

Crawfish Festival Enforces Seafood Labeling Laws

News Summary The Louisiana Crawfish Festival is taking steps to ensure seafood sold at the event is properly labeled, following…

2 weeks ago

Controversy Brews in Baton Rouge as Entergy Unveils Ambitious Gas-Fired Power Plans

News Summary Entergy Louisiana's announcement of significant investments in gas-fired power plants ignites debate among Baton Rouge residents, environmental advocates,…

2 weeks ago

NTSB Flags Vulnerable Bridges in Louisiana

News Summary The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified 68 bridges across the U.S. as vulnerable, with eight located…

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Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles Faces System Outages

News Summary Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles is experiencing significant disruptions due to serious technical issues with its outdated infrastructure.…

2 weeks ago

Investigation Commences for OptiNose Shareholders in New Orleans

News Summary An investigation into the proposed sale of OptiNose, Inc. to Paratek Pharmaceuticals has begun, raising concerns about the…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana’s Legal System Overturns Armed Robbery Sentence

News Summary A Louisiana appeals court has increased the sentence for a habitual offender convicted of armed robbery from 20…

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Louisiana Executes Jessie Hoffman Jr. Using Nitrogen Gas

News Summary On March 18, 2025, Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, a method that has sparked national…

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Lafayette Appoints First Black Woman as DEQ Head

News Summary Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto has been appointed as the new head of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, making…

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