Louisiana trooper acquitted of federal charge in beating of a Black man with a flashlight
A federal jury has acquitted Louisiana State Police Trooper Jacob Brown, who was charged with a single count of deprivation of rights under color of law, for the beating of a Black man with a flashlight during a 2019 traffic stop, according to Brown's attorney.
1970-01-01 08:00
'Turns out it's NOT the end of an era': Taylor Swift extends tour
Taylor Swift has announced additional dates on her 'Eras' tour, with the concert series finally calling to Canada for six shows in Toronto, as well as new gigs in Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Louisiana public schools now required to display 'In God We Trust' in all classrooms
All Louisiana public schools are now required to display the national motto of "In God We Trust" inside of classrooms, under a new law that went into effect on August 1.
1970-01-01 08:00
Illegal child labor is on the rise in a tight job market
There's been a serious increase in child labor law violations in the US over the past few years. Well known companies, consumer-facing name brands, have been caught employing children for grueling work in dangerous conditions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Louisiana juveniles are suffering dangerous heat and isolation in an old death row facility built for adults, a lawsuit states. Experts say the harm could be irreversible
Children in the custody of Louisiana's Office of Juvenile Justice being held in a former death row building at an adult prison are suffering dangerous heat conditions and routine isolation in their cells that experts say could cause serious and irreversible harm, according to a federal court filing Monday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Louisiana lawmakers reassert ban on gender-affirming care, overriding veto
By Rachel Nostrant A ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender children is due to take effect in Louisiana
1970-01-01 08:00
Louisiana legislature overrides governor's veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Louisiana's legislature utilized its Republican supermajority Tuesday to enact a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors, overriding its Democratic governor who had vetoed the bill.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fire breaks out at Dow Louisiana facility
A fire broke out at Dow's Plaquemine chemical facility in Louisiana, the U.S. chemical maker said in a
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Louisiana priest sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to drugging, molesting men he met in New Orleans
A former Catholic priest in Louisiana has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to drugging and molesting 17 men he had met in New Orleans' French Quarter, according to prosecutors.
1970-01-01 08:00
A 45-year-old got pregnant in a state with a ban on abortions. She flew across the country to get one
When 45-year-old Victoria realized she was five weeks late and the lines showed as positive on two pregnancy tests, the New Orleans resident dreamed up a plan to get an abortion.
1970-01-01 08:00
Louisiana Democratic governor vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, the latest Democratic governor to push back on a GOP-led legislature's efforts to restrict transgender youth's access to such treatments.
1970-01-01 08:00
Supreme Court says Louisiana congressional map must be redrawn to add another majority-Black district
The Supreme Court said Monday that Louisiana's congressional map must be redrawn to add a second majority-Black district.
1970-01-01 08:00