LA DOTD announces progress on phase two of LA 3227 realignment in Bossier Parish
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has provided an update on the LA 3227 realignment project at LA 157 in Haughton, Bossier Parish.
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Louisiana Department of Agriculture submits legislative summary report on seed standards
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has submitted its Second Legislative Summary Report to the House and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development.
Slidell man receives federal prison sentence for possession of machine gun
A Slidell man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for possessing a machine gun, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M.…
Louisiana reinstates HPAI testing for lactating dairy cattle at public events
The State Veterinarian has rescinded an order that previously lifted restrictions on testing lactating dairy cattle for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) before their admission to fairs, livestock shows, exhibitions,…
New Orleans man indicted on federal charges related to sexual abuse of minor
A New Orleans man has been indicted on charges of sexual abuse and sexual abuse of a minor.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal firearm charges
A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
California woman pleads guilty in New Orleans federal court for sex trafficking conspiracy
A California woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor in federal court in New Orleans.
New Orleans man receives over eight-year sentence for gas station shooting
A New Orleans man has been sentenced to 105 months in prison for his involvement in a 2022 shooting at a gas station.
Former education department worker admits role in wire fraud conspiracy
Romney Manuel, a former employee of the Louisiana Department of Education, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture submits legislative summary report on forestry management
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has submitted its Second Legislative Summary Report to the House and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development.
Former cruise worker sentenced in New Orleans for possessing child sexual abuse material
A former cruise line employee has been sentenced in New Orleans for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Louisiana sees less individual income tax revenue in Q1
The first quarter of 2025 brought in $1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Louisiana, a 12% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census…
Property tax revenue unchanged from previous quarter in Louisiana
The first quarter brought in $16 million in property tax revenue for Louisiana, the same amount as in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly…
New Orleans man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl
A New Orleans resident has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking and weapons offenses
Lawrence Watkins, 26, pleaded guilty on August 21, 2025, to federal drug and weapons charges in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Louisiana reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 30
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Louisiana for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
Tangipahoa Parish man pleads guilty to federal drug charges
Rodney Berry, 42, of Tangipahoa Parish, pleaded guilty on August 28, 2025, to multiple violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act before United States District Judge Barry Ashe.
Metairie man pleads guilty to child exploitation material possession and firearms violation
A Metairie man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors and violating federal gun laws.
Justice Department grants over $350K to two Louisiana organizations
The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women has provided a total of $353,303 in grant funding to two Louisiana organizations.
Mexican importers visit Louisiana to study U.S. agricultural export procedures
A group of 11 Mexican grain importers visited New Orleans in August as part of a program organized by the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC).
New Orleans man indicted on robbery and firearms charges after gas station incidents
JEREMIAH MILLS, 28, of New Orleans, was indicted on August 28, 2025, on four federal charges related to two incidents at a gas station in the city.
New Orleans resident sentenced to over ten years for drug distribution conspiracy
A New Orleans man has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.
Coca-Cola plans switch to cane sugar: potential boost for Louisiana agriculture
Change is on the horizon for Coca-Cola’s production process in the United States.
League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Cassidy and Kennedy should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’
Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy and Senator John Kennedy to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.
USDA unveils comprehensive plan to improve meat and poultry safety
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new plan aimed at improving food safety during the opening of the USDA’s updated Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory.