A Louisiana court has ruled defense attorneys cannot cite Madison Brooks’s sexual history in trial, reinforcing rape shield laws and setting the stage for a high-profile case.
One major forecaster warns that Louisiana could face a hyperactive 2025 hurricane season, with warm Gulf waters and shifting patterns increasing storm risk.
Walgreens is closing 500 stores in 2025 as part of a larger strategy overhaul. Two Louisiana locations—including one in Lafayette—are confirmed to shut down.
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether Louisiana's new congressional map, created under court order, is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. A major decision looms.