Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf Coast
The latest closure means that nearly three-quarters of Louisiana’s portion of the coast-to-coast highway is shut. A rare winter storm brought record snowfall to the state on Tuesday.
Southern states declare emergencies ahead of potentially historic snow, as cold temps chill 220 million people
More than 220 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
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In Louisiana, can a member of the U.S. Congress be removed? Here's what you need to know
Is there a process for removing a sitting U.S. senator or representative from Louisiana? Senators serve six-year term limits, while representatives are elected for two-year terms. Every two years, one-third of senators are up for election or reelection.
Louisiana GOP leadership excited about Trump’s inauguration, Democrats skeptical
As President Donald Trump took the oath of office for his second term, Louisiana's Republican leaders celebrated what they view as the dawn of a "new Golden Age" for America. From statements applauding the administration's day one actions to symbolic gestures of support,
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Can Louisiana learn from the wildfires blazing Los Angeles? There are also risks here.
The South endures more wildfires per year than any other region, and Louisiana is not exempt from this trend. In 2023, Louisiana saw more than 1300 wildfires and an extreme period of summer drought.
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In the United States, “the polar vortex is unleashed with maximum ferocity”
The United States is currently experiencing an intense cold front linked to the so-called Arctic “polar vortex”.  The icy air that has particularly affected the central and eastern United States is now descending as far as the Gulf Coast.
4 states sue to block illegal migrants from census count used to assign congressional seats, electoral votes
Louisiana, Ohio, Kansas and West Virginia sued to block illegal immigrants from being counted when apportioning congressional seats and electoral votes.
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Trump order boosts LNG project off Louisiana
One of the president’s executive orders offers a new path for getting a gas development across the finish line.
Worst winter storm in over 120 years for Gulf Coast States, why and how much snow
Here are the snow totals for the record-setting winter storm in the southern US
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How much snow fell during historic winter storm? See totals for your Louisiana city.
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This Louisiana teen helped pass a state law. Now he’s headed to Washington
Neal Tandon, a high school senior in Jefferson Parish, was selected for a prestigious leadership program hosted by the United States Senate.
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This Week in Louisiana Politics: California fire impact on insurance, carbon capture and bridge money
On This Week in Louisiana Politics, the United States Department of Justice released a bombshell report stating that the Louisiana State Police have used excessive force in their encounters with the public.
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Department of Justice finds Louisiana State Police engaged in unconstitutional use of force, calls for further reforms
The United States Department of Justice announced Thursday that the Louisiana State Police have been found to engage in unconstitutional practices, including excessive use of force, unjustified