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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.

June 10, 2023

RFK Jr.’s lawsuit spotlights alleged media collusion to censor 'misinformation'

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s group, the Children's Health Defense, claims news organizations violated antitrust laws by collaborating to combat so-called "misinformation" online

June 8, 2023

Louisiana passes ban on transgender sex change procedures for minors with bipartisan support

Louisiana State Rep. Gabe Firment, a Republican, successfully led an effort to pass a bill that would ban transgender surgeries for children in his state.

June 7, 2023

Louisiana Wildlife Department's 'Free Fishing Weekend' to begin Saturday

Louisiana's state-sponsored "Free Fishing Weekend" is set to begin Saturday, an initiative by the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to incentivize participation in the pastime.

June 6, 2023

Texas-bound Southwest flight delayed to remove unruly passenger, to other flyers' delight: video

A Southwest plane in New Orleans, Louisiana was held on May 29 after a woman asked to get off the plane refused, resulting in deputies getting called in to help.

June 5, 2023

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill to strengthen age verification on pornography websites

Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill to strengthen the age verification on pornography websites. The bill will verify users are at least 18 years old by requiring them to upload identification.