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.
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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.
Louisiana State Police report man with ICE detainer arrested, charged with vehicular homicide and DWI
The Louisiana State Police announced that Roberto Romero-Hernandez, who is subject to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer as a removable alien, was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide…
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.
How big are Louisiana farms according to latest census
According to the 2022 United States Census of Agriculture, there were 1.9 million farms and ranches in the United States, marking a decrease of 7% from 2017.
Webinar on disaster relief program for crop insurance professionals scheduled
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is set to conduct a webinar on July 16 for crop insurance agents.
Trump administration announces expedited disaster aid for farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that agricultural producers who experienced crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can apply for $16 billion in assistance…
Sen. Cassidy declines to comment on the VA Home Loan Reform Act as veteran housing fears mount
Senator Cassidy, a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, declined to comment to the Old North News on the VA Home Loan Reform Act.
Louisiana Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
The Department of Justice announced in Louisiana, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged…
Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program opens applications for internships
The Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program (LAWDP) is now open for applications for the 2025-2026 program year.
USDA launches plan against New World Screwworm with new facility in South Texas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the launch of an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas, alongside a comprehensive five-pronged…
Louisiana Department announces new rule on administrative petitions
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has announced a Final Rule regarding the process for petitions related to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of administrative rules.
Political commentator on credit card competition act: ‘This bill harms consumers, particularly low-income Americans’
Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum, said the Credit Card Competition Act amendment would reduce access to credit for low-income Americans.
Louisiana Equine Board opens grant applications for 2025-2026 cycle
The Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Advisory Board has announced the opening of its grant application process for the 2025-2026 cycle.