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April 27, 2023

Louisiana lawmakers advance bill prohibiting gender identity discussions in K-12 school classrooms

Louisiana legislators approved bills to ban classroom discussion on gender identity and orientation and to require teachers to be transparent with parents.

April 25, 2023

Louisiana GOP lawmakers kill bill to decriminalize marijuana

Louisiana GOP lawmakers killed a bill that would decriminalize marijuana in the state. Efforts to legalize marijuana in the state's GOP-controlled Legislature have been an uphill battle.

April 25, 2023

Nate Diaz's lawyer says MMA fighter's street brawl chokehold was 'self-defense'

MMA fighter Nate Diaz is claiming he acted in self-defense after a video circulated of him putting YouTube personality Rodney Peterson in a chokehold, putting him to sleep.

April 25, 2023

Republican-led state opens sweeping investigation into woke investing group

Louisiana has opened a sweeping investigation into a global non-governmental organization that seeks to push climate action through corporate boardrooms.

April 24, 2023

Ex-UFC star Nate Diaz wanted on charge stemming from incident in New Orleans

Former UFC star Nate Diaz had a warrant issued for his arrest on Monday after allegedly getting into an altercation with a man in New Orleans.

April 24, 2023

No injuries reported after massive fire put out at Louisiana sawmill

No injuries were reported from a Louisiana sawmill fire that was put out early Monday. The fire started at about 10 p.m. Sunday and it's unclear how much damage was caused.

April 22, 2023

3 deep red state governors' races that could be surprisingly competitive in 2023 — and even expand Dem control

Republicans have a chance to flip two gubernatorial seats in red states Kentucky and Louisiana this fall as Democrats hope for one upset in Mississippi

April 21, 2023

2 compete to be next president of Southeastern Louisiana University

Two finalists are competing for the position to be the next president of Southeastern Louisiana University. Dr. John Crain announced his retirement in January after 35 years leading the institution.

April 19, 2023

NFL hopeful Michael Jefferson expected to miss 2023 season after suffering injuries in crash

Louisiana wide receiver Michael Jefferson, a potential NFL draft pick, will likely be out for the 2023 season after being injured in a fatal car crash.

April 19, 2023

Louisiana energy company, feds reach tentative $3.1M settlement over 2017 oil leak

Louisiana-based energy company LLOG Exploration has reached a tentative $3.1 million settlement with the federal government over a 2017 oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.