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April 18, 2024

New Louisiana congressional district 'textbook racial gerrymandering,' detractors say

Debate rages over whether LA's new congressional district map is racially or politically motivated after a judge ruled the previous map violated the Voting Rights Act.

April 18, 2024

Experience Louisiana's rich culture, irresistible charm with these tourism locations

Louisiana holds many attractions that tourists might not know about, like nearly two dozen state parks, 10 state museums and festivals all year round.

April 15, 2024

Louisiana Democratic Party selects new chairman

Randal Gaines, a 68-year-old former Louisiana state representative, was selected Saturday as the next head of the deep-red Pelican State's Democratic Party.

April 11, 2024

New Orleans courtroom brawl erupts after man pleads guilty to killing his 3 children

Joseph Washington was attacked Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom by relatives of his three children, whom he had pleaded guilty to murdering in an October arson attack.

April 10, 2024

Six Democrats in Louisiana buck party line by supporting universal school choice: 'Political ramifications'

Six Louisiana Democrats bucked their party line on Monday by supporting a universal school choice bill, setting the state up to join the wave of red states who passed the measure.

April 10, 2024

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.

April 8, 2024

R&B icon Clarence 'Frogman' Henry dead at 87

R&B singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry, best known for his 1956 hit "Ain't Got No Home," died Sunday night, with the cause currently unreported. He was 87 years old.

April 5, 2024

$35M investment is coming to northwest Louisiana, bringing hundreds of jobs

Global Seamless Tubes and Pipes, an India-based pipe manufacturing company, plans to bring its first production facility in the U.S. to Louisiana, adding hundreds of new jobs to the area.

April 3, 2024

LSU women's basketball team skipping national anthem underscores 'bigger problem' for college sports: governor

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry appeared on "America Reports" Wednesday to explain his issue with LSU not sticking around for the national anthem.

April 3, 2024

Louisiana Democrat bucks party by voting for school choice bill: Poor kids ‘trapped in failing schools'

Louisiana Democrat State Rep. Jason Hughes shared concern over the public school system and voted for a school choice bill, bucking his party.