Category Archives: Politics & Government
Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter passes away at the age of 82
Former Louisiana House Speaker Joe Salter has died at the age of 82. Salter was an educator from Sabine Parish and spent 22 years in the House. He served as House Speaker from 2004 to 2008 when Kathle...
Aug 18, 2025 JOE SALTER (courtesy of Louisiana Secretary of State via X)
Vinton man hijacks construction crane along I-10 near Louisiana-Texas state line, resulting in four auto accidents
Drivers headed to Texas on I-10 early Saturday morning found themselves having to dodge cables dangling from a construction crane. Louisiana State Police Trooper Henry Perez says 37-year-old Matthew V...
Aug 18, 2025 courtesy of LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
"Y'ALL ABOARD": Amtrak's new Mardi Gras Rail Service begins today, with twice-daily routes between Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans
Passenger rail service starts today between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama as Amtrak's new "Mardi Gras Service" begins twice-daily routes. The service will have morning and evening departures, and th...
Aug 18, 2025 courtesy of Southern Rail Commission
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces indictment on multiple charges stemming from affair with bodyguard
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and obstruction for allegedly trying to cover up a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. Prosecutors say Cantrell and retir...
Aug 18, 2025 New Orleans Mayor LATOYA CANTRELL (courtesy of United States Conference of Mayors)
Several auto insurance companies are reducing rates for Louisiana policyholders due to a decrease in accidents
In a sign that the auto insurance market might be improving, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says auto insurers have filed over 20 rate decreases since the start of the year. Temple says 1...
Aug 18, 2025
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted on federal corruption charges
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been indicted on federal corruption charges as prosecutors allege, she defrauded taxpayers out of $70,000 to conceal a personal relationship with former NOPD offi...
Aug 15, 2025
According to a recent Gallup poll, consumption of alcohol by Americans is at a record low of 54%
A Gallup poll finds 54% of Americans drink alcohol, which is a record low percentage. LSU Health New Orleans physiology professor Nick Gilpin says more Americans are understanding the health hazards t...
Aug 15, 2025 Iain Cameron / CC
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Louisiana's legislative district map violates federal Voting Rights Act, discriminates against Black voters
A panel of judges on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Louisiana's legislative district map violates the federal Voting Rights Act. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the panel and...
Aug 15, 2025 U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Funeral for Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, who died in the line of duty, to take place Saturday
Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He is the 13th Baton Rouge Police Officer to die in the line of duty. In June, the driver of a truck allegedly intentionally hit S...
Aug 15, 2025 Baton Rouge Police Sgt. CALEB EISWORTH (courtesy of East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office)
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, citing inadequate safety measures against sex predators, to pursue lawsuit against popular gaming site Roblox
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site that she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators. "I'm announcing toda...
Aug 14, 2025
