LOCAL
BATON ROUGE — In a landmark decision on Friday, a federal judge declared the Baton Rouge Police Department's policy of conducting strip searches based on mere suspicion unconstitutional. The ruling mandates that such searches must be supported by probable cause. U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick emphasized that the
STATE
Governor Landry signed an executive order following the storm's impact as it moved from Texas into western Louisiana on Monday, July 8. The storm's outer bands unleashed torrential rains and high winds, resulting in one fatality, and extensive damage to homes and businesses.
LOCAL
BATON ROUGE, La. – In a milestone moment, the City of St. George has officially approved its inaugural election, marking a significant step in its development towards becoming a thriving urban center. On July 8, the city council authorized the inclusion of a 2% sales tax transfer on the upcoming December
POLITICS
With just four months until the November election, Biden remains undeterred, urging his supporters to stand firm with him as he continues his fight for a second term in the White House.
BUSINESS
The crisis impacts all aspects of the housing market—buying, owning, selling, and renting. Citizens, the state-backed insurer of last resort, has seen its rates climb by thousands of dollars annually, with nearly 27,000 customers in New Orleans paying an average of $5,445 a year.
NATIONAL
Harris condemned Trump's appointment of Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to severe abortion bans in conservative states like Louisiana.
POLITICS
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in a passionate dissent, warned that the decision grants excessive power to presidents, potentially insulating even corrupt acts from prosecution. Justice Amy Coney Barrett broke from her conservative colleagues on this point, agreeing with the dissenters.
POLITICS
Rep. Crockett Urges Democrats to Stay Focused Amid Biden Debate Scrutiny WASHINGTON D.C. — Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett from Texas, a House Agriculture and House Oversight and Accountability Committees member, has responded to criticism of President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance, calling for unity and perspective among Democrats. Rep.
POLITICS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court is poised to decide on Monday whether former President Donald Trump possesses immunity from criminal prosecution. This landmark ruling follows a recent decision that casts doubt on charges against hundreds of January 6 rioters and Trump himself. Trump's request to the court
NATIONAL
ATLANTA — In a contentious first debate ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clashed over key issues, with Biden often struggling to counter Trump's barrage of falsehoods regarding the economy, illegal immigration, and the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Biden's performance,
SPORTS
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, setting the stage for a historic father-son duo in the NBA. LeBron James now has the chance to become teammates with his oldest son, Bronny, a milestone made possible
SPORTS
BATON ROUGE, La. — Football enthusiasts and Southern University fans can now secure seats for the upcoming 2024 season as season tickets go on sale. Southern University Athletics announced the commencement of ticket sales on Monday, June 10, inviting fans to experience the excitement of Jaguar football firsthand at A.W.
STATE
BATON ROUGE, La. — Incarcerated men at Angola State Penitentiary have long been subjected to grueling field labor on the "Farm Line," enduring Louisiana's extreme heat with minimal protection or compensation. These workers toil without proper gear or pay for their first three years, later earning just
POLITICS
WASHINGTON – In a landmark decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing firearms, reinforcing a similar Louisiana law passed in 2014. The ruling was praised by the former state legislators who championed the Louisiana measure. The decision allays concerns that Louisiana&
HEALTH
SHREVEPORT, La. — Louisiana stands out nationwide for its high incidence of oral health problems among children, according to a recent analysis by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental & Braces. Drawing from the 2021 and 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health, the study focused on children aged 1 to 17 who
Louisiana has enlisted the high-profile Washington, D.C. law firm WilmerHale to defend the Louisiana State Police (LSP) against a federal civil rights investigation, paying $1,000 an hour for their services. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the investigation into the LSP following evidence of racial discrimination