louisiana local news

Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles Faces System Outages

News Summary Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles is experiencing significant disruptions due to serious technical issues with its outdated infrastructure.…

3 months ago

Investigation Commences for OptiNose Shareholders in New Orleans

News Summary An investigation into the proposed sale of OptiNose, Inc. to Paratek Pharmaceuticals has begun, raising concerns about the…

3 months ago

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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 months ago