News

Twin Cities
twincities. com > 04/21/2026 > mass-shooting-louisiana

Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators

12+ hour, 42+ min ago  (361+ words) By SARA CLINE and JACK BROOK A man who previously had the assault-style gun used to kill eight children in Louisiana told investigators he believes Shamar Elkins stole it from his truck in the weeks before the rampage in a…...

Twin Cities
twincities. com > 02/13/2026 > louisiana-coast-storms-trees

What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30, 000 trees

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (482+ words) To get there and to other sites like it, organizers have ferried dozens of volunteers week after week in airboats. They have a trailer equipped with supplies. Rubber boots in all different sizes. Bins full of snacks for the end…...

twincities. com
twincities. com > 01/06/2026 > carnival-season-what-to-know

What to know about Carnival season, Louisiana's biggest celebration

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (775+ words) Must receive obituary content and payment same day by 3: 45 PM Make changes by 4: 00 PM Throughout the state residents are preparing for Carnival season, a pre-Lenten and weeks-long bash that includes feasting on savory dishes, opulent balls and a stream of…...

Twin Cities
twincities. com > 06/10/2025 > louisiana-abortion-pills

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (638+ words) Louisiana law already allows women to sue doctors who perform abortions on them in the state. The bill expands who can be sued. It includes those out of the state, who may be responsible for an illegal abortion whether that…...