Louisiana News

Louisiana’s Legal System Overturns Armed Robbery Sentence

News Summary A Louisiana appeals court has increased the sentence for a habitual offender convicted of armed robbery from 20…

2 months ago

Louisiana Executes Jessie Hoffman Jr. Using Nitrogen Gas

News Summary On March 18, 2025, Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, a method that has sparked national…

2 months ago

Lafayette Appoints First Black Woman as DEQ Head

News Summary Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto has been appointed as the new head of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, making…

2 months ago

Bridges in Baton Rouge Identified as Risks for Collapse

News Summary Recent findings by the NTSB reveal that the Interstate 10 bridge and seven other Louisiana bridges are at…

2 months ago

Louisiana DEQ Experiences Leadership Shakeup with Hoggatt’s Exit

News Summary Noah Hoggatt has resigned as executive counsel of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality after less than a…

2 months ago

Louisiana Proposes Opening Veteran Homes to Part-Time Veterans

News Summary A new proposal in Louisiana, House Bill 60, aims to allow part-time military veterans, including National Guard members…

2 months ago

Louisiana Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Amendment II

News Summary The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that voters will decide the fate of Constitutional Amendment II, dismissing a…

2 months ago

Wind Energy Gaining Momentum in Louisiana

News Summary Despite facing political challenges, Louisiana is poised to capitalize on offshore wind energy. Local lawmakers are shifting focus…

2 months ago

Broussard Residents Face Uncertainty Over Internet Expansion

News Summary Residents in Broussard, Louisiana, are facing uncertainty regarding the expansion of high-speed internet as federal funding delays hinder…

2 months ago

Louisiana Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Amendment No. 2

News Summary The Louisiana Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit questioning the clarity of Constitutional Amendment No. 2, just ahead…

2 months ago