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Fiery hearing over Louisiana redistricting shows historic stakes: "The country is watching
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1203+ words) Over the course of more than 8 hours Friday, dozens of Louisiana residents demanded the state Legislature shut down a push to eliminate congressional districts held by African Americans. The marathon hearing, which veered between solemn and fiery, showed the historic…...
Congressman Cleo Fields criticizes Louisiana redistricting efforts during town hall
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (698+ words) U. S. Rep. Cleo Fields speaks during a town hall he hosted Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Southern University at Shreveport Metro Center in Shreveport, La. Congressman Cleo Fields spoke in Lafayette on Wednesday evening regarding Louisiana's redistricting effort that if successful, will likely…...
John Goodman's New Orleans home has a buyer " but the actor isn't leaving the city
9+ mon, 14+ hour ago (339+ words) Actor John Goodman's storied Garden District mansion has a buyer. But Goodman isn't leaving New Orleans, his realtor said. Months after lowering the asking price from $5. 45 million to $4. 75 million, the Coliseum Street house is under contract, according to the real…...
Here's what to know about the Mall of Louisiana mass shooting that killed 1, injured 5
2+ week, 1+ day ago (521+ words) More information came out Friday on the Mall of Louisiana mass shooting that left one person dead and five others injured. Officials released more information on victims and suspects but stressed the investigation was still ongoing at a press conference…...
Family of Louisiana teen killed in mall shooting "profoundly heartbroken," starts memorial fund
1+ week, 4+ day ago (244+ words) The family of a Louisiana teenager killed in a Baton Rouge shooting has established an official fund in her memory through the Community Fund of Acadiana. Martha Elizabeth Odom, 17, was killed on April 23 after being caught in the crossfire of…...
This Belgian company is building the world's biggest cranes at a south Louisiana port
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (379+ words) Aaron Bennett, vice president of E-Crane Business Development, from left, Lieven Bauwens, owner of E-Cranes, and, Steve Osborne, CEO of E-Crane USA. E-Crane International USA has built the largest electric crane of its class. The clamshell grabber can pick up…...
Letters: Invasive cat's claw vine taking over New Orleans. Take action now
2+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) New Orleans is under assault from an invasive vine, and most residents don't know it yet. The yellow blossoms draping fences, trees and rooftops across Mid-City, Treme and neighborhoods east of downtown are cat's claw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati), and they…...
The Louisiana Shakespeare Company's first festival will make the bard's works fun for everyone
1+ year, 3+ day ago (636+ words) A scene from the Louisiana Shakespeare Company's past production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Excerpts from this Shakespeare play will be performed during the company's Shakespeare Festival on May 10 at the Capitol Park Museum. Hamlet will be there. "Twelfth Night's…...
Spring festival season is in full bloom. Here's a list of fests across Louisiana.
3+ week, 2+ day ago (331+ words) Jackson Square is filling up with jazz, food vendors and revelers as French Quarter Festival kicks off the peak of Louisiana's beloved spring festival season. Along with the crawfish boils and blooming flowers, Louisiana's countless festivals draw excitement from locals…...
Louisiana oil expert says war is creating "serious crisis" in production, refining
3+ week, 1+ day ago (755+ words) A motorist pulls up to a fuel pump at a gas station in Shreveport, La. , Wednesday, April 8, 2026. A veteran oil executive said the damage caused to refineries and oil fields in the Middle East as a result of the Iran…...