Aviation community mourns pilots who died in Louisiana plane crash: 'Unprecedented loss'

The southeast Louisiana aviation community was left reeling Thursday morning by the now-confirmed deaths of two pilots who went down with a plane that had crashed in a marsh southwest of Raceland the night before. Lafourche Parish officials identified …

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission: Distracted driving costs money and lives in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE - April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and to raise awareness about the issue, the Louisiana Department of Highway Safety Commission hosted a news conference. Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple, State Police Superintendent Col. Robert …

Louisiana farmers face uncertainty as new Trump administration tariffs take effect

ERWINVILLE - President Donald Trump's new tariffs raise questions for farmers across Louisiana, many of whom are concerned about their livelihoods. Trump's sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday have left Louisiana farmers like Donald Schexnayder …

Louisiana Democratic Party credits grassroots activists for defeat of four constitutional amendments

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Democratic Party credited grassroots activists after the state voted no on four constitutional amendments over the weekend. Party leaders also pushed back against Gov. Jeff Landry's claims that "Soros and far-left …

Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. One year after Harris County criminal defendant Jaleen Anderson died in a Louisiana prison, some Texas lawmakers want more …

For the first time, Michelin Guide to include New Orleans, cities across Louisiana

Last month, Time Out named New Orleans the best food city in the world. On Wednesday, the Michelin Guide announced it will review restaurants in New Orleans and across Louisiana for the first time, further positioning the state as a top destination for …

Louisiana focuses on building leadership in spring football

LAFAYETTE — Two weeks into spring football, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are deep in preparation for the 2025 season. While position battles won’t be decided just yet, head coach Michael Desormeaux is using this time to evaluate the identity of his team. …

Jurors deliberate in landmark trial seeking billions from oil industry over Louisiana coastal damage

A Plaquemines Parish jury began deliberations on Thursday after scorching closing arguments in a four-week trial that could result in Chevron paying $2.6 billion in damages to restore coastal wetlands. The landmark case is being closely watched since it is …

2 men booked on armed robbery after short-lived Kenner chase, Louisiana State Police say

Two men were arrested within roughly an hour of allegedly stealing a Dodge Charger at gunpoint in Plum Orchard, Louisiana State Police said Thursday.  It was at least the third Louisiana State Police chase to end in a collision and arrests in the New …

Two people presumed dead after small plane crashes in a marshy area in Louisiana