Louisiana News

Oil Spill from Aging Well Near Garden Island Bay Raises Concerns

News Summary An uncontrolled oil, gas, and water release from an 82-year-old well near Garden Island Bay has triggered significant…

2 weeks ago

St. Tammany EDC Partners with SLU for Business Support

News Summary The St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University to enhance business support across the…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Unemployment Claims Surge Amid Legislative Changes

News Summary Unemployment claims in Louisiana increased to 1,793 for the week ending May 17, highlighting persistent joblessness in the…

3 weeks ago

Controversy Surrounds Louisiana International Terminal Project

News Summary The proposed Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish is moving through state legislative approval despite significant local…

3 weeks ago

Calls for Resignation After Jailbreak in New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman demands the resignation of Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after a jailbreak left…

3 weeks ago

New Orleans Jail Inmate Escape Leads to Multiple Arrests

News Summary An investigation into the escape of ten inmates from a New Orleans jail has resulted in several arrests,…

3 weeks ago

Jena, Louisiana Hosts Protest for Detained Activist Khalil

News Summary Hundreds gathered in Jena, Louisiana, on May 22, 2025, to protest the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine…

3 weeks ago

JCPenney to Close Seven Locations Following Bankruptcy

News Summary JCPenney will permanently close seven stores across the United States on May 25, 2021, as part of its…

3 weeks ago

Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar to Close Permanently

News Summary Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar in Bossier City will close its doors permanently on June 1, 2025, after…

3 weeks ago

Lumen Technologies Sells Fiber Business to AT&T for $5.75 Billion

News Summary Lumen Technologies has announced the sale of its consumer fiber business to AT&T for $5.75 billion. This acquisition…

3 weeks ago