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Louisiana wins court battle over Title VI disparate-impact requirements

BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice from enforcing certain Title VI disparate-impact requireme...

Louisiana v. Callais Isn't Over yet — and Could, in Fact, Eliminate Another Democrat District

Louisiana Fortified Homes Program Receives $20M Investment

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced this week that Louisiana is investing an additional $20 million in Fortified homes, bringing the total amount invested in state Fortified p...

Louisiana seafood investigation finds illegal sales to North Carolina

(The Center Square) – Louisiana wildlife agents charged three Houma residents with illegal seafood sales after an investigation uncovered monthly shipments of seafood to North Caro...

Louisiana SONIC locations to serve drink inspired by pelican to raise money for waterway preservation

BATON ROUGE — Starting in October, all 138 Louisiana SONIC Drive-In locations will be serving a drink inspired by Louisiana and its state animal. Beginning Oct....

Louisiana towns lead nation in reliance on fines, forfeitures

(The Center Square) — Louisiana municipalities dominate a new national ranking of local governments that rely heavily on fines and forfeitures, with seven of the 10 most dependent...

Mercury-related fish consumption advisories issued in Louisiana. See where.

Louisiana officials issued fish consumption advisories for seven waterways after recent sampling revealed elevated mercury levels.

Louisiana positioned as key gateway for Venezuelan crude

(The Center Square) — Louisiana could emerge as one of the biggest domestic beneficiaries of a U.S.-backed expansion of Venezuela’s oil industry, with refineries designed to proces...

Louisiana Breaks Ground on Largest BEAD-Funded Fiber Build

Louisiana has begun construction on a BEAD-funded fiber project

“I believe this area holds the greatest economic opportunity,” Gov. Landry says at State of the State luncheon

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and the West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber hosted the State of the State luncheon with Gov. Jeff Landry at the Bayou Pointe...

FEMA approves $162.8 million in disaster recovery funding for 4 states, including Louisiana

WEST MONROE — FEMA has approved more than $162.8 million in post-disaster funding for communities in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.The money is being distribu...

Louisiana takes food, music and culture pitch to Japan to grow tourism

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana officials are in Japan this week sharing the state’s food, music, culture and hospitality to attract more Japanese travelers.Lt. Gov. Bi...

Louisiana poverty rate hits 1 in 5 residents as Census data reveals income gap

BATON ROUGE — New Census Bureau data shows Louisiana has the highest poverty rate in the nation, with one in five residents living below the poverty line.The data, releas...

Louisiana leads nation in AP score growth since 2019, College Board data shows

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's Advanced Placement test scores have grown at more than twice the national rate, new data from the College Board shows. Louisiana now ra...

Gov. Landry declares State of Emergency on farm diesel prices

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued an executive order allowing Louisiana farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel fuel, effective immediately.

Oct 1, Louisiana Scenic Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide

Louisiana has no regular full-size tourist railroad in 2026. New Orleans Polar Express returns December 11–31. Museums at Long Leaf, DeQuincy, and Jackson.

Louisiana reports estimated $565 million budget surplus

Louisiana's budget is estimated to have a $565 million surplus that leaders say could strengthen the rainy-day fund, pay down debt and fund infrastructure.

Louisiana seeking extended deadline for nuclear waste plan

(The Center Square) — Louisiana is asking the U.S. Department of Energy for more time to negotiate an agreement that could make the state a hub for nuclear fuel recycling, storage...

Could Louisiana become home to a US Space Academy? Leaders say there's 'no better place'

Could New Orleans become the home for a U.S. Space Academy? Louisiana leaders are attempting to make it a reality.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Calls for 'Southern Hospitality' as Kiffin Returns to Face Ole Miss

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has called upon people to show a little "southern hospitality" as LSU coach Lane Kiffin returns. The post Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Calls for ‘South...

Louisiana State Library launches free online tutoring program for students

LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) - As students return to school across Louisiana, a free online tutoring service, Homework Louisiana, is being offered by the State Library. The service gives...

Seven Indicted in Louisiana Arson Scheme to Defraud Insurers

Seven people were indicted this week in a years long arson-related insurance fraud scheme involving fires set intentionally in Monroe, Louisiana. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the...

Louisiana auto insurance rates fall as State Farm returns millions to drivers

Dozens of insurance companies in Louisiana have reduced auto insurance rates, including State Farm which returned over $136 million to qualifying customers via dividends following...

Oct 12, Louisiana Railroad Museums (2026): A Complete Guide

Louisiana railroad museums—the DeQuincy depot, the Long Leaf sawmill, Jackson’s model railroad, and Southern Pacific 745. Confirm hours on each site.