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December 23, 2023

Outgoing Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards pardons 56 inmates, including 40 convicted murderers

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has pardoned 56 inmates between October and December of this year, including 40 individuals incarcerated for murder.

December 21, 2023

New Orleans college students develop mobility chairs for special needs children: 'This is just the beginning'

Tulane University students have built specially designed rolling chairs for toddlers with mobility challenges, providing independence and strength-building opportunities.

December 18, 2023

Drunk driver flees after slamming into Louisiana building, leaves debris trail leading to bar

Police in Slidell, Louisiana, have arrested a drunk driver who reportedly left a debris trail to a nearby bar after fleeing the scene of an accident.

December 18, 2023

Family of late LSU student Madison Brooks celebrate first Christmas since tragedy with new traditions

Madison Brooks' mom talks about how she and her family changed their Christmas traditions to celebrate the first holiday season since the LSU sophomore fatal tragedy

December 15, 2023

Appeals court refuses Louisiana's plea to reconsider House map ruling

The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Louisiana's request Friday to rehear a case that resulted in a court-ordered redraw of the state's congressional map.

December 15, 2023

Louisiana ending inshore shrimp season Monday, with some exceptions in state's east

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced the impending closure of this year's fall inshore shrimp season, but named exemptions for specific bodies of water.

December 14, 2023

Northern Louisiana district judge dies after unspecified illness

26th Judicial District Judge Lane Pittard, of northern Louisana, has been reported dead following an undisclosed illness. He was 66 years old.

December 14, 2023

Sen. Kennedy: Biden is captive of ‘loon’ wing of Democratic Party

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., reacts to large groups of migrants waiting to board a train in Mexico to the U.S.

December 11, 2023

Louisiana woman arrested after speeding, leading police on pursuit with four unrestrained children in the car

A Louisiana deputy discharged a firearm on Sunday during the pursuit of a driver who was speeding and refusing to pull over when four unrestrained children in the car.

December 6, 2023

Chris Christie's niece charged in drunken brawl at New Orleans airport

Shannon Christie Epstein allegedly brawled with seven deputies at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, kicking one in groin, biting another.