Where the Voting Rights Act stands after the Supreme Court punts on a Louisiana case

In a rare decision this week, the U.S. Supreme Court postponed ruling on a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that could have implications on legal protections for the rights of minority voters across the country. The high court's order on …

New law lets Louisiana law enforcement take down drones. Here's what to know.

As sheriff of East Feliciana Parish, Jeff Travis sometimes gets complaints about unidentified drones. “Oftentimes, these drones come over, and you never know who it was or what it was,” he said. “That’s a problem — that’s a big problem.” That’s why Travis …

Medicaid cuts could devastate rural hospitals, a fragile lifeline in Louisiana

Tucked behind a circular drive lined with crepe myrtles and oak trees, Hood Memorial is a two-story brick hospital built in 1971 that anchors a stretch of Amite lined with typical small-town businesses: a local pharmacy, an accountant’s office and a …

Scalise in The Times-Picayune: One Big Beautiful Bill to Grow Louisiana’s Economy

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) wrote an op-ed in The Times-Picayune, highlighting the need to provide economic relief for hardworking Louisiana families by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill. Leader Scalise discussed how this legislation would …

7 p.m. - Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony live from Natchitoches

NATCHITOCHES, La. - Louisiana sports fans are set to enjoy front row seats at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 induction ceremony as Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) brings this year’s event LIVE from Natchitoches. NFL and LSU football …

Louisiana jailbreak update: 9th escapee captured, only one still at large

Daijiworld Media Network - New Orleans New Orleans, Jun 28: One of the final two escapees from a dramatic jailbreak at the New Orleans Justice Center has been captured, Louisiana authorities confirmed on Friday. Antoine Massey, 32, was arrested from a home …

Most expensive restaurant in Louisiana serves luxurious Creole cuisine

The U.S. is known for being a melting pot of numerous cultures, and this diversity is prevalent in the country's food scene. Throughout the U.S., you can find classic steakhouses, luxurious seafood restaurants to elegant fusion restaurants that blend …

Twenty-two Louisiana students appointed to military academies

On Saturday, in Baton Rouge, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (RLA) honored 22 Louisiana students who accepted appointments this year to the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies.“We celebrate these students’ commitment to our country, their …

2 Make a Difference: Man installs air conditioners across Louisiana to help elderly with heat

BATON ROUGE - In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers a man who's been going across Louisiana to install air conditioners for elderly people to avoid the heat. If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, …

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen:Pecans — Louisiana’s Favorite Nut