4 states sue to block illegal migrants from census count used to assign congressional seats, electoral votes
Louisiana, Ohio, Kansas and West Virginia sued to block illegal immigrants from being counted when apportioning congressional seats and electoral votes.
Strange warning issued by Louisiana officials as historic snowstorm hits Gulf Coast
A record-setting snowstorm along the Gulf Coast has Louisiana officials worried people unaccustomed to the cold might overreact in ways that could get them killed. Hence, a strange warning was issued during the storm: Don’t invite alligators, bears and other wildlife into your home.
9-year-old calls 911, says mom passed out while driving on highway, Louisiana cops say
It happened around 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, in St. John the Baptist Parish and the girl’s mother pulled to the side of the road before passing out, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. The parish is about a 30-mile drive northwest from New Orleans.
Kobach part of lawsuit aimed at helping Kansas avoid losing U.S. House seat in 2030
Kansas' attorney general is part of a lawsuit seeking to change the U.S. Census in 2030 to help the state avoid losing one of its four U.S. House seats.
Pair forged checks stolen from mail, had homeless people cash them, Louisiana cops say
A joint investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies revealed the man was handing off the stolen checks to be cashed. Surveillance video also captured someone in a white Toyota Camry stealing checks from mailboxes, according to authorities.
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Ohio AG joins three other states in lawsuit to keep certain immigrants out of census counts
The case was filed in U.S. District Court on Jan. 17 and also includes the attorneys general from Louisiana, West Virginia and Kansas.
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Louisiana road, bridge projects stall for years in federal red tape, Jeff Landry tells Congress
Projects like port improvements or a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge are tied up for years by bureaucracy, the governor said.
Batcho's 18 lead Louisiana Tech past Western Kentucky 77-67
Expert recap and game analysis of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAAM game from January 23, 2025 on ESPN.
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Super Bowl LIX travel guide: everything you need to know to plan a trip to NOLA
Super Bowl LIX is a mere three weeks away, but it’s not too late to plan a trip to the big dance. Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, is home to this year’s Super Bowl at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
As Brutal Cold Settles Across U.S., Gulf Coast Braces for Rare Winter Storm
Snow and sleet started falling in Texas as officials begin to close schools and airports. Snow and ice could bring major travel disruptions and power outages from Texas to Florida.
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Texas could join Louisiana with a law to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms
Similar proposals are in multiple states after a court ruling in 2022, though opponents say the move would impose one religious view on people with different religious traditions
2025 NFL Draft: Four Quarterback First Round Could See Rams Make Bold Pick
A concerning one at that, if he medicals come up clean, Morrison could be a top cornerback in the NFL within three years. He'll be 21 years old during the 2025 season, his dad played in the NFL and his film translates.