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Louisiana preparing nuclear energy framework as power demand grows
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (345+ words) Louisiana officials are preparing to roll out a state framework aimed at positioning Louisiana for growth in nuclear energy. Gov. Jeff Landry's administration is looking to tie the state's economic development ambitions more closely to rising power demand. Louisiana Economic…...
Eight inmates escape from rural Louisiana jail, five still on the run
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (179+ words) Louisiana authorities said Friday that eight inmates have escaped from a rural jail near the state's borders with Arkansas and Mississippi, with five still on the run as of Friday evening." The Louisiana State Police said the inmates escaped from…...
Louisiana businessman sells company for $1.7B, allocates $240M as bonuses for employees
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (326+ words) The deal in which Eaton acquired Fibrebond committed payouts averaging over $400,000 to each of the 540 employees, to be paid out over five years. Louisiana businessman sells company for $1.7B, allocates $240M as bonuses for employees The deal in which Eaton acquired Fibrebond…...
Hegseth approves sending 350 more National Guard troops to New Orleans
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (181+ words) The Department of Homeland Security earlier this month launched "Operation Catahoula Crunch" in New Orleans, which focused on arresting illegal migrants who were sent to jail, then released without federal officials being notified. War Secretary Pete Hegseth this week signed…...
Trump appointed Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry as U.S. special envoy to Greenland
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) In the early months of his presidency, Trump, like other U.S. presidents before him, made a bid to buy Greenland from Denmark ... Trump appointed Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry as U.S. special envoy to Greenland In the early months of his presidency,…...
Alleged Hamas terrorist tied to attack on Israel arrested in Louisiana after lying on visa
5+ mon, 9+ min ago (371+ words) AG Pam Bondi said Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi of Lafayette "has been found and charged with participating in the atrocities of October 7 " the single deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust." (The Center Square) " Federal agents have arrested a…...
Former Louisiana Gov John Bel Edwards won't run for Senate in 2026, challenge GOP incumbent Cassidy
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (344+ words) Former Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will not run for Senate " dashing his party's hopes of fielding a strong candidate to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy. "Most of the energy was not coming from his inclination…...
Louisiana Gov Landry requests deployment of National Guard
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (193+ words) Since taking office, we have made real progress in driving down crime across Louisiana " but the job is far from finished," Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said Louisiana GOP Gov. Jeff Landry has asked "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deploy as many…...
Department of Homeland Security opens new detention facility at infamous Louisiana prison
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told reporters that the new location was chosen because of the facility's "legendary" reputation, known for being harsh, and in hopes of deterring illegal migrants from breaking the law. Trump administration officials on Wednesday confirmed…...
New Orleans named as a sanctuary city by Department of Justice
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (360+ words) The U.S. Department of Justice has named New Orleans among the nation's list of Sanctuary Jurisdictions, citing local laws and policies it says obstruct federal immigration enforcement. The designation comes as Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is seeking to end Orleans…...