Federal judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments classroom law
BATON ROUGE, LA. — A new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked Tuesday by…
Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge John deGravelles issued an order giving an injunction to temporarily stop its enforcement setting the stage for a likely U.S.…
US court to review civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parish
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressJack BrookPublished Oct 07, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
Louisiana law making abortion drugs controlled substances goes into effect
A Louisana law that would classify mifepristone and misoprostol pills, like the ones pictured here, as "a controlled dangerous substance" took effect Tuesday. File Photo…
Francine weakens to tropical depression after slamming Louisiana | Weather News
Authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ flooding as downgraded storm moves over Mississippi, causing power outages.Francine has weakened to a tropical depression after slamming into Louisiana as…
Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall in southern Louisiana
Francine, which made landfall in southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening and has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, was located just northwest of New…
Hurricane Francine continues to gain strength en route to Louisiana landfall
Francine grew into a hurricane Tuesday evening ahead of its anticipated landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. Image courtesy NOAA Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Hurricane Francine…
Tropical Storm Francine forecast to be hurricane before striking Louisiana | Weather News
Tropical Storm Francine will likely become a Category 1 hurricane before reaching Louisiana coast on Wednesday.A tropical storm moving over the Gulf of Mexico is…
Stationary Francine threatens Texas, Louisiana coasts as midweek hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, potentially as a Category 2 hurricane. Image courtesy NOAA Sept. 9 (UPI) --…
Tropical Storm Francine intensifies, threatens Texas, Louisiana coasts
Tropical Storm Francine emerged in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to bring heavy rain to parts of Louisiana and Texas. Image…
Historically Black Cancer Alley town splits over a planned grain terminal in Louisiana
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressSharon Johnson And Stephen SmithPublished Jul 13, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article…
How will Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom requirement work?
BATON ROUGE, La. — Even as a legal challenge is already underway over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms,…
Supreme Court dismisses claim Biden officials censored social media
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday cast aside claims that the Biden administration has been censoring conservatives by pressing social media sites to take down…
Long a Republican state, Louisiana is redder than ever under new governor
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana has long been reliably red. The Bayou State has voted for the Republican candidate in every presidential election since 2000, with…
New Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments churns old political conflicts
NEW ORLEANS — A bill signed into law this week makes Louisiana the only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom…
Ten Commandments must be displayed in Louisiana schools under new law
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom under a bill…
Judge rules that federal agency can’t enforce abortion rule in Louisiana and Mississippi
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Alexandra Olson And Claire SavagePublished Jun 17, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this…
Suit over rules to accommodate abortions for federal workers is dismissed
CHICAGO — A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions lacks standing, a federal judge…
Louisiana Gun Bill Risks Roiling Wall Street’s Muni Business
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessLouisiana could soon bar banks that “discriminate” against firearm entities from working on government contracts, after lawmakers advanced legislation that’s similar to…
Louisiana law that could limit filming of police hampers key tool for racial justice, attorneys say
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Sudhin ThanawalaPublished Jun 01, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…