The Latest Breaking News from Louisiana

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an administrative stay on June 9 of a federal district court ruling blocking Louisiana’s congressional district map pending further proceedings. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana had struck down the state’s congressional district map…

We covered elections in seven states on Tuesday, including statewide primaries in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and New Mexico. 

Man found 13 kittens on the side of the road and brought them home

After getting all 13 kittens into his car, Robert Brantley headed back home. He said almost all the kittens have forever homes lined up and are getting checked out by a veterinarian.

US investigation will focus on whether state police regularly use excessive force, discriminate against Black people.

Justice department launches civil rights investigation after beatings and death of a Black man placed in a chokehold

Troopers found to habitually turn off or mute body cameras during pursuits

Consent decree would settle two lawsuits against EPA brought by Louisiana residents in one of most polluted parts of US

The Louisiana State Legislature adjourned its 2022 legislative session on June 6, referring six constitutional amendments to this year’s ballots. These amendments join five other constitutional amendments that the Legislature referred during its 2021 session.

Unchecked water use by companies like Exxon risks saltwater intrusion and undrinkable tap water

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