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April 28, 2023

Appeals court ends challenge to 2021 Gulf oil, gas lease sale

A Washington federal appeals court rejected a challenge to the government's sale of oil and gas leases for the Gulf of Mexico that were auctioned off in 2021.

April 28, 2023

Music floods New Orleans as Jazz festival kicks off 1st weekend run

The first weekend run of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has begun. The jazz festival will feature pop, R&B, rock ’n roll, and even country music.

April 27, 2023

'Big Gay Baby' drag queen testifies against bill that would ban gender identity curriculum from classrooms

A drag queen and far-left activists spoke out against a Louisiana bill that would ban classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation.

April 27, 2023

Louisiana woman jailed without bond for killing boyfriend's 6-year-old daughter

A Louisiana woman has been jailed without bond for killing her boyfriend's 6-year-old daughter. Police found young girls' body in a bucket outside the home where her mother lived.

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.