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April 24, 2024

Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana

Federal wildlife officials announced a bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death last month on West Mae’s Beach in southwest Louisiana; up to $20,000 is being offered for information.

April 24, 2024

Tabasco put spice in American life: Here's the surprising origin of Louisiana heat

Tabasco, founded in Avery Island, Louisiana, in 1868, is one of the world's most popular hot sauces. It was conceived by an Irish-American banker amid privation that followed the Civil War.

April 19, 2024

Louisiana man allegedly stalks estranged wife, sends 'death flower' before killing her: police

Louisiana authorities on Monday arrested David Hernandez, 49, in connection with his estranged wife Lisa Hernandez's murder. David is accused of stalking Lisa before killing her.

April 19, 2024

Crawfish, gumbo and cicadas? New Orleans serves up array of insect-based treats

The upcoming emergence of trillions of periodical cicadas is not just a nuisance but also an opportunity for culinary exploration, according to some in New Orleans.

April 18, 2024

Thousands of workers allegedly sickened by 2010 oil spill left with little or no compensation

Thousands of people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A settlement aimed at compensation has fallen short of expectations.

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.