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June 26, 2023

Supreme Court lifts pause on Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power

The Supreme Court has lifted a hold on a case that could boost Black voting power in Louisiana by forcing the state to redraw its congressional districts.

June 25, 2023

Louisiana environmentalists push back against Biden's carbon capture initiative: 'Do it where you live'

Louisiana environmentalists are chastising the Biden administration for supporting certain carbon capture projects as part of the president's climate initiative.

June 23, 2023

Louisiana man critical of child welfare officials faces murder charge in infant daughter's death

A man who had previously criticized Louisiana child welfare officials over an investigation into his infant son's bruises, has been arrested for murder in the death of his baby daughter.

June 20, 2023

ERCOT urges Texans to roll back power usage as heatwave sears Gulf Coast

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has requested that residents moderate their power usage as blackouts emerge across the sweltering Deep South.

June 19, 2023

South facing rainy weather, scorching temperatures this week

The sweltering heat and humidity affecting millions of Americans across the South is forecast to continue this week as strong thunderstorms move through.

June 15, 2023

Record-breaking heat scorches South; parts of Texas could top 120 degrees

Record heat is expected to make its way through Texas and Louisiana late this week and early next, with advisories in place along most of the Gulf Coast.

June 15, 2023

In Louisiana, 28-year-old woman arrested, accused of posing as 17-year-old high school student

Two women in Boutte, Louisiana, were arrested on Tuesday after it was discovered that one was a 28-year-old woman posing as a 17-year-old high school student.

June 15, 2023

Louisiana Army base named after Confederate general renamed to honor Black WWI hero

A Louisiana military base previously named after a Confederate general has been renamed to honor a Black World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient.

June 13, 2023

New magnet school in historically Black school zone, step to resolve 1965 desegregation suit

A school district in southwest Louisiana reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to address a long-standing desegregation lawsuit dating back to 1965.

June 13, 2023

Miss Louisiana Pageant returns to Monroe for 60th anniversary

The long-standing tradition of the Miss Louisiana Pageant, hosted by the city of Monroe for over six decades, will continue as 27 contestants gather to compete for the 2023 title.