louisiana local news

General Motors Insurance Launches in Louisiana

News Summary General Motors Insurance has officially launched its car insurance offerings in Louisiana, following recent legislative reforms aimed at…

19 hours ago

New Orleans UPS Facility Closure Affects 177 Workers

News Summary United Parcel Service Inc. is set to temporarily close its customer service center in New Orleans for technology…

2 days ago

Trump Nominates Paul Hollis as Next U.S. Mint Director

News Summary President Donald Trump has nominated Paul Hollis to serve as the next Director of the U.S. Mint. With…

4 days ago

Controversy Erupts in Baton Rouge Over Library Technician’s Firing

News Summary The termination of Luke Ash from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library has sparked a significant backlash from…

5 days ago

Julia Letlow Faces Political Crossroads in Louisiana

News Summary Congresswoman Julia Letlow is weighing her options for the future, considering reelection, a Senate challenge, or the LSU…

5 days ago

New Orleans Appoints New Chief Engineer Amid Flood Challenges

News Summary The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East has appointed Louis 'Jeff' Williams as chief engineer, following concerns and instability…

5 days ago

Louisiana Tech University Joins Sun Belt Conference

News Summary Louisiana Tech University has accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, with the transition set to…

1 week ago

Jean Lafitte Prepares for Mayoral Election Amid Changes

News Summary Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, is set to elect a new mayor on October 11, 2023, following the exit of…

1 week ago

Lafayette to Open First Swig Store

News Summary Lafayette, Louisiana, is preparing for the opening of its first Swig store, a popular 'dirty soda' chain. Located…

1 week ago

Louisiana Implements New Hands-Free Driving Law

News Summary Starting August 1, Louisiana's new hands-free driving law will prohibit drivers from using handheld devices while operating a…

2 weeks ago