Louisiana
Louisiana Governor Postpones Primary Election Again Due to Pandemic
"A state of emergency exists that would affect the electoral process," read Governor Edwards' proclamation.
Tornado Pictures Show Devastation to Homes Across Southern States
During the wide-ranging coronavirus stay-at-home orders, many have lost their homes and around 750,000 customers are left without power across 10 states.
Power Outage Hits Over 1 Million People as Severe Weather Batters South
Reports from the National Weather Service warned that inclement weather could impact several additional states throughout Monday.
Louisiana State Rep. Reggie Bagala Dies Age 54 Amid Battle With Coronavirus
Balaga is the first Louisiana state lawmaker to die after contracting COVID-19.
Louisiana Reports 18,283 Coronavirus Cases and 702 Deaths
The state has become one of the country's hot spots during the outbreak.
Coronavirus Updates in Michigan, Florida and Louisiana
The novel coronavirus has continued to spread across the country, infecting people in every state across the U.S. While New York remains the virus's epicenter in the U.S., a number of other states like Michigan, Louisiana and Florida have also been severely impacted.
70 Percent of Coronavirus Deaths in Louisiana Are African Americans
The coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately impacted minority communities in many areas of the country.
Louisiana Residents Protest Church for Defying Coronavirus Gatherings Ban
Rev. Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church has insisted that his parishioners are not in danger because COVID-19 is "politically motivated."
Delta Offers Free Flights to Medics Traveling to Coronavirus Hotspots
Delta Air Lines is offering round-trips to medical volunteers heading to Georgia, Louisiana, and Michigan.
Louisiana Gov on Not Canceling Mardi Gras: No One in Fed Gov't Told Us To
Governor John Bel Edwards reiterated Sunday that last month's Mardi Gras celebrations weren't cancelled or downsized because "not one person" at the federal level directed the state to take such action - but he said it's now time to move forward.
Ventilators Scarce as Number of Coronavirus Patients in Louisiana Doubles
"This is a very, very difficult item to find because everyone is looking for them all at the same time," Edwards said.
Ohio and Louisiana Issue Statewide Stay-at-Home Orders Amid Coronavirus
Ohio's order mandating all residents stay at home will be implemented Monday evening at 11.59 p.m. local time, and is scheduled to end on April 6.
Pastor Holds Service With Over 1,000 Parishioners Despite Coronavirus Ban
Rev. Tony Law insists his church is a "hospital" where "anointed handkerchiefs" can help heal a wide array of diseases, ignoring public health warnings intended to stem the rising tide of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kentucky Joins Louisiana and Georgia in Postponing Primary Election
"My hope is that this delay will allow us to have a normal election," said Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams.
Georgia Postpones Presidential Primary After Coronavirus Fears
More than 275,000 Georgians voted in early elections, which began on March 2. The Georgia primary has now been moved to May with growing concerns of the coronavirus.
Upholding Louisiana Abortion Law Would Shred SCOTUS Credibility on Race
SCOTUS already found an identical Texas law to be placing an "undue burden" on women—and in this case, the burden would fall disproportionately on women who are black.
Opioid-Related Deaths in the U.S. Could Be Higher Than Previously Thought
The opioid overdose epidemic kills 130 Americans every day on average, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Louisiana Groom Tampered With Evidence to Protect Best Man's Killer: Police
Christopher Jerome Sterling was arrested this week and charged with obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact to second degree murder in connection with a 2018 wedding day killing.
2,000-Pound Great White Shark Unama'ki Spotted Near New Orleans
Marine research group OCEARCH have been tracking Unama'ki's progress since she was tagged in Nova Scotia last year. She has spent most of her time since in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mardi Gras 2020 Deals: Last Minute New Orleans Hotel and Flight Packages
It's not too late to bag a good travel deal to join Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, including a hotel stay in the French Quarter, the heart of the city.
Hurricane Harvey Was Most Extreme Weather Event to Strike U.S. Last Decade
"Every year that goes by seems to bring a new round of record-breaking weather events, many with devastating consequences," researcher Douglas Le Comte said.
Spectacular Photo of Louisiana Captured by NASA Astronaut From ISS
The Mississippi River Delta, visible in the images, is the seventh largest river delta on Earth.
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Exxon Refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Exxon said a volunteer fire crew had the blaze at the facility in Baton Rouge contained and no injuries have been reported.
Powerful 'Gray Death' Drug That is Deadly to Touch Circulating in Louisiana
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said it was the first time the drug had been seen in the region, describing it as "a bit of a rare find for us" and sharing photos of it to social media.
Father Pointed Gun at 9-Year-Old Son for Drinking Last Dr Pepper: Police
Chad Kinnaird charged with child endangerment following incident inside the family home.
Louisiana woman arrested after police discover her meth stash in 'Dope' Bag
A West Monroe, Louisiana woman was arrested by police after they found her methamphetamine stash in a plastic box labeled "dope."
At Least 24 Tornadoes Have Struck Southeastern United States Since Monday
Four people are reported to have been killed by extreme weather in the past couple of days.
Louisiana Sues California for the Right to Sell Alligator Skins
"The management and protection of private wetlands that is incentivized and funded by the sale of American alligator eggs and hides benefits [other] species as well," the state argued in its complaint.
A Football Rarity is Getting Closer to Reality Every Week
The LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints have a chance to pull off a feat never seen in the Super Bowl era, and it's happened only twice in 100 years of professional football.
Senator Kennedy Comes Off Like An 'Addled Russian Asset,' Says Commentator
Charlie Sykes appeared on MSNBC with Nicolle Wallace to discuss John Kennedy's continuing efforts to push a false narrative on TV for Russia.

