Removed from classroom after sharp criticism of Jeff Landry, LSU law professor sues
A tenured LSU law school professor who this month was suspended from teaching classes after using profanity while criticizing Gov. Jeff Landry has sued the university. Ken Levy accuses the university of violating his constitutionally protected free speech, his academic freedom...
Walmart’s broccoli recall reaches highest FDA alert
An existing food recall at Walmart locations in 20 states has gotten more severe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated an existing broccoli recall to a Class I risk level due to the confirmed presence of Listeria bacteria in contaminated products (per Newsweek)....
Column: The population exodus from antiabortion states is underway and may be picking up...
New research shows that antiabortion states are losing population, especially among single-person households, as concerns about healthcare mount.
Five arrested in vehicle burglary crackdown across southeast Louisiana
BATON ROUGE - At least five people have been taken into custody connected to vehicle burglaries and gun thefts across southeast Louisiana. Law enforcement agents worked Wednesday morning to capture two people who they say are tied to multiple vehicle burglaries across different...
Gov. Jeff Landry celebrates as Louisiana students’ rankings move up in Nation’s Report Card
Gov. Jeff Landry celebrated improvements in Louisiana students' rankings in the Nation’s Report Card.
Louisiana students achieve their highest national rankings on Nation’s Report Card; state’s 4th graders...
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana students have achieved some of the most significant academic progress in the nation, according to data released today as part of The Nation’s Report Card. Widely regarded as the gold standard of assessments, these latest results measure math and...
Louisiana Woman Heading to Prison After Spending $100K in COVID Relief Funds on Jewelry,...
47-year-old Gerneshia Williams of Baton Rouge was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison.
Louisiana Police Searching for Inmate Who Escaped Through Ceiling
Louisiana Police are currently searching for an inmate who escaped Tuesday evening from the Marksville Jail facility. Carl James Ducote Jr. of Hessmer is believed to have "found and took advantage of a weakened ceiling condition, entered the ceiling, and escaped the facility"...
Louisiana man sentenced to 20 years for wildlife and criminal violations
Louisiana – A Louisiana man pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the Second Judicial District Court in Claiborne Parish on January 14 for multiple wildlife and criminal violations. Judge Walter May sentenced 47-year-old Samuel Laprarie of Athens to 20 years, with seven years in...
Louisiana Pet Owners Warned About Threat in Your Yard
If you are a Louisiana pet owner, you probably spend much time and money on your babies. Most pet owners in Louisiana consider their pets a part of their family. In the last few days, there have been four different requests on just one social media app to "be on the lookout" in...
