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Louisiana

Millions face flood threat as heavy rains batter US South

26 May 2026-23:56
No friends, only interests: Why China sidelined Iran

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19 May 2026-09:20
Louisiana Senate passes bill to scrap majority-Black congressional district

The Louisiana State Senate has voted 27–10 to pass a controversial new congressional map that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black House districts. If the redrawn boundaries clear the State House, the map is highly anticipated to secure a dominant 5–1 congressional majority for Louisiana Republicans.

15 May 2026-14:45
U.S. Gulf Coast boom: $13B Louisiana LNG project clears key investment step

The $13 billion Commonwealth LNG export project in Louisiana has reached a major milestone after securing a final investment decision and nearly $10 billion in financing, paving the way for full-scale construction and a significant expansion of U.S. LNG export capacity.

15 May 2026-14:20
Son of ex-Mississippi governor killed in Louisiana plane crash

Dan Fordice, the son of former Mississippi Governor Kirk Fordice, was killed on Tuesday in a plane crash near the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport in northeast Louisiana.

13 May 2026-12:55
Popeyes brings back popular menu item to rival McDonald’s

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has brought back its popular chicken wraps as a permanent menu item, reigniting debate among customers and intensifying competition with McDonald's in the growing “wrap” segment.

06 May 2026-10:23
Zurich Classic of New Orleans preview and key details

The PGA Tour heads to one of its most unique events of the season as the Zurich Classic of New Orleans gets underway, bringing together top players in a rare team format that replaces traditional individual competition.

23 Apr 2026-12:16
8 children shot dead, 2 wounded in Louisiana

Eight children were shot and killed and two others were wounded across three homes in south Shreveport, Louisiana, early Sunday in what authorities are calling a domestic disturbance. The victims ranged in age from 1 to 14

19 Apr 2026-22:23
Louisiana House approves statewide framework for managing stray animals - VIDEO

A measure advancing out of the Louisiana House of Representatives could change how shelters statewide handle stray animals.

16 Apr 2026-09:19
Unauthorized drones spotted over key US Air Force base in Louisiana

20 Mar 2026-22:32