Category Archives: News
Family of Black teen found dead outside Loreauville demands independent investigation
Civil rights activists and the ACLU demand an independent investigation into the death of a 15-year-old Black teenager who was found dead in an Iberia Parish sugar cane field. An Iberia Parish Coroner...
Nov 13, 2020
Daily COVID case numbers the highest since March
Today's COVID numbers for Louisiana are startling, 3,500 the highest the state has seen since the start of the pandemic in March. Governor John Bel Edwards says they show an alarming trend two weeks a...
Nov 13, 2020 sergio santos / CC
LSU still hoping to play Alabama
Three college football games involving teams from Louisiana have been postponed this weekend due to Covid-19 concerns. LSU, Louisiana Tech, and ULM are each dealing with coronavirus cases within their...
Nov 13, 2020
Poll shows former NOLA Mayor Landrieu leads in a hypothetical special election race for 2nd Congressional District seat
A poll is out showing there would be a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy...
Nov 13, 2020 Loco Steve / CC
9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex considered for Baton Rouge port
Grn Fuels is considering constructing a 9.2 billion dollar renewable fuel complex in the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson said the facility would produ...
Nov 13, 2020 Photo courtesy of Gron Fuels
Glamping coming to state parks
Glamping is the latest trend to come to Louisiana State Parks. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says the camping fad is an innovative partnership with Tentrr to increase accommodation options at eight stat...
Nov 13, 2020 Louisiana State Park Glamping Camp Site
Tulane to meet financial needs of Louisiana students whose family income is less than $100,000
Tulane University will be more affordable and accessible next fall for low and middle-income Louisiana families. The Louisiana Promise initiative will allow students whose families make less than $100...
Nov 13, 2020
Judge deems House petition overturning the public health emergency declaration unconstitutional
Attorney General Jeff Landry plans to appeal a ruling made Thursday by a state judge declaring a House petition overturning the Governor's public health emergency order unconstitutional. Landry said J...
Nov 12, 2020
Baton Rouge physician arrested for simple battery following incident at LSU Lakes
A Baton Rouge pediatrician faces a simple battery charge after he allegedly hit and verbally assaulted a Southern University student while she was walking near the LSU Lakes. Baton Rouge police spokes...
Nov 12, 2020 Shane McKinney
State preparing to administer phased rollout of COVID vaccinations
A number of coronavirus vaccines look like they're nearing completion and state officials are game-planning how to make sure you can get one as soon as they are available. State Immunization Director ...
Nov 12, 2020 NIAID / CC
