Louisiana man pleads guilty in $74K pandemic relief fraud scheme
BATON ROUGE, LA – A Prairieville man has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to defraud a Louisiana childcare grant program created with pandemic … Read more
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Louisiana Woman, 75, Arrested for 1970 Murder of Toddler Son After Disturbing Letters Resurface
SULPHUR, La. — A 75-year-old Louisiana woman, Alice Rollinson Idlett, was arrested on Thursday, March 27, 2025, and charged with second-degree murder in the death … Read more
Trenton man charged with murder in fatal shooting after car crash, arrested in Louisiana
TRENTON, NJ — A 33-year-old Trenton man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of another city resident earlier this month … Read more
Pro-Hamas Agitator Mahmoud Khalil’s Deportation Case Transferred from Louisiana to New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ – The Syrian born Pro-Hamas activist who organized and led a series of discriminatory protests at Columbia University that aimed to keep Jewish … Read more
Louisiana governor calls terror attack investigation a ‘complex jigsaw puzzle’
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry likened the ongoing investigation into a recent terrorist attack to solving a “child’s jigsaw puzzle” as law … Read more
Federal Judge Strikes Down Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments In Classrooms As ‘Unconstitutional’
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a Louisiana mandate requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by Jan. 1, deeming … Read more
Louisiana man sentenced to 7 years in New Jersey prison for incident with Toms River teen
TOMS RIVER, N.J.** – Spencer Caudle, 36, of Prairieville, La., was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to … Read more
82-Year-Old former Louisiana Mayor, daughter shot and killed by 10-year-old
MINDEN, La. — A 10-year-old boy in Louisiana has confessed to fatally shooting his 82-year-old relative, former Minden mayor Joe Cornelius Sr., and his 31-year-old … Read more
Three Men Sentenced for Multi-State Crime Spree Ending in Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, LA – Three men involved in a crime spree across multiple states have been sentenced in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Brandon B. … Read more
Louisiana Woman Wins $50,000 on Maryland Lottery Scratch-off
A visitor from New Orleans has struck it lucky in Maryland, winning $50,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The New Orleans native, an office manager … Read more
Louisiana Proposes Surgical Castration for Sex Offenders
BATON ROUGE, LA — A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill No. 371, introduced by Senator Barrow, is currently under review in Louisiana. This bill, if … Read more
New York Man Indicted for Travelling to Louisiana to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with Fifteen-Year-Old Female
According to the indictment, beginning on or about July 17, 2023, and culminating on or about March 27, 2024, NEALON travelled from Albany, New York, … Read more
Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
According to court documents, Angelle McLaughlin, 30, was caught in the parking garage of a Mississippi casino engaging in a drug transaction. McLaughlin traveled with … Read more
Louisiana Man Arrested for Capitol Riot Participation
New Orleans, LA – A Louisiana man who allegedly participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol, where he was seen on … Read more
US Coast Guard gives all clear after Louisiana spill response
(Reuters) – The Unified Command completed a line integrity test on the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) company’s pipeline system near Plaquemines Parish, southeast of … Read more
Illegal Migrant Deported in Louisiana After Unauthorized Entry
NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing of Hugo Brian Fuentas-Eguigurens, 27, by United States District Judge Darrel James Papillion … Read more
Louisiana Gov Announces State Of Emergency Over Police Shortage
Louisiana Gov Announces State Of Emergency Over Police Shortage Brandon Poulter on February 16, 2024 Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency … Read more
Louisiana Teenager Sentenced to Life in Carjacking Death of Grandmother
NEW ORLEANS, LA — John Honore, an 18-year-old from Louisiana, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the carjacking and … Read more
Former Louisiana Teacher Charged with Solicitation of a Minor
Tatum Hatch, a 32-year-old former high school teacher, has been accused of maintaining an improper relationship with a student for over a year. According to … Read more
Louisiana man sentenced to ten years for transportation of a minor across state lines for sexual purposes
OXFORD, Miss. – A Louisiana man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for transporting a minor across state lines with intent to engage … Read more
Louisiana Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for Dogfighting
A Louisiana man was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to sponsor, exhibit, possess and transport animals in … Read more
Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Cares Act Fraud
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ERNEST X. TAYLOR, JR., of Laplace, LA, age 38, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District … Read more
Two Louisiana Men Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON – Two men from Louisiana have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the … Read more
Wrong Turn Ends with Arrest of a Fugitive from Justice Who was Wanted on Parole Violations from Louisiana
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a 41-year-old male United States … Read more
Louisiana Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Two Pounds of Methamphetamine
Gulfport, Miss. – A Louisiana man was sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute two pounds of … Read more
Court Rules Louisiana Must Consider Race When Redrawing Congressional Districts
Court Rules Louisiana Must Consider Race When Redrawing Congressional Districts Lillian Tweten on November 11, 2023 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday … Read more
New Jersey GOP Eyes Louisiana Victory as Test, Hope for Victories in November
TRENTON, NJ – Republican candidates across New Jersey have a lot to be optimistic about today after their party just flipped the Louisiana Governor’s Office. … Read more
New Jersey National Guard to Support Firefighting Efforts in Louisiana
TRENTON, NJ — Eight Soldiers and two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion of the New Jersey Army National Guard are … Read more
Louisiana lawmakers reassert ban on gender-affirming care, overriding veto
By Rachel Nostrant (Reuters) – A ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender children is due to take effect in Louisiana on Jan. 1, after the … Read more
Fire breaks out at Dow Louisiana facility
(Reuters) – A fire broke out at Dow’s Plaquemine chemical facility in Louisiana, the U.S. chemical maker said in a statement late on Friday. Everyone … Read more
SCOTUS Orders Louisiana To Add Second Majority-Black House District
SCOTUS Orders Louisiana To Add Second Majority-Black House District Arjun Singh on June 26, 2023 The Supreme Court on Monday ordered Louisiana to create a … Read more
‘Fix The System’: Louisiana AG Thinks Crime-Fighting Focus Can Reclaim Gov’s Mansion After Eight Years Of Dem Control
‘Fix The System’: Louisiana AG Thinks Crime-Fighting Focus Can Reclaim Gov’s Mansion After Eight Years Of Dem Control Mary Lou Masters on June 25, 2023 … Read more
Louisiana man charged for luring minor in Toms river
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the arrest of Spencer Caudle, a 34-year-old resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, on charges … Read more
Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill Banning COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements In Schools
Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill Banning COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements In Schools Jack Applewhite on June 9, 2023 The Louisiana legislature voted Thursday in favor of a … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Garret Graves Endorses Louisiana Businessman Stephen Waguespack For Governor
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Garret Graves Endorses Louisiana Businessman Stephen Waguespack For Governor Mary Lou Masters on June 7, 2023 Louisiana Republican Rep. Garret Graves endorsed … Read more
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Police Onlookers Stand Back 25 Feet
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Police Onlookers Stand Back 25 Feet Brandon Poulter on June 6, 2023 The Louisiana legislature passed a bill Monday requiring … Read more
Tofurky heartened despite losing appeal of Louisiana plant-based label law
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Wednesday said Louisiana can enforce a state law forbidding companies from intentionally using misleading meat-like terms … Read more
Louisiana, Missouri AGs Request Court Block Biden Admin From Allegedly ‘Coercing And Colluding With Big Tech’
Louisiana, Missouri AGs Request Court Block Biden Admin From Allegedly ‘Coercing And Colluding With Big Tech’ Katelynn Richardson on March 6, 2023 Louisiana Attorney General … Read more
Former Louisiana State Senator and Chair of State Political Party, Sentenced to 22 Months Imprisonment for Role in Nearly Seven-Year Scheme to Defraud Campaign Entity, Donors, and Political Party Organization
NEW ORLEANS – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that former Louisiana State Senator and Chair of State Political Party “A,” KAREN CARTER PETERSON, age … Read more
Many, Louisiana Man Convicted of Dog Fighting is Sentenced to Federal Prison
SHREVEPORT, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Charles Calvin Akins, 52, of Many, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District … Read more
Theft of Firearms from Stores in Youngsville and Benton, Louisiana Results in Sentence of 22+ Years in Federal Prison for Pineville Man
LAFAYETTE, La. – Salih Reed, 27, of Pineville, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Dee D. Drell for the burglary of two … Read more
Louisiana officers charged in 2019 death of unarmed Black motorist
By Tim Reid LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A grand jury indicted five Louisiana law enforcement officers on Thursday on charges ranging from negligent homicide to … Read more
Exxon starts new polypropylene unit at Baton Rouge, Louisiana complex
(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp started production at a new polypropylene unit at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana refining and petrochemical complex, the company said in … Read more
Louisiana Releases ‘Protecting Minors’ Tip Line To Report Explicit Library Books
Louisiana Releases ‘Protecting Minors’ Tip Line To Report Explicit Library Books Alexa Schwerha on December 2, 2022 Attorney General Jeff Landry of Louisiana announced on … Read more
Louisiana Democrats Get Prison Sentences For Orchestrating Vote Buying Scheme
Louisiana Democrats Get Prison Sentences For Orchestrating Vote Buying Scheme Bronson Winslow on November 30, 2022 Former Democratic Amite City, Louisiana, police chief Jerry Trabona … Read more
Former Louisiana Police Chief, City Councilmember, and Additional Co-Conspirator Sentenced in Vote Buying Conspiracy
Washington – A former police chief in Amite City, Louisiana and a forme Amite City councilmemberwew each sentenced yesterday to one year in prison for … Read more
Louisiana Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Wire Fraud
FAYETTEVILLE – A New Orleans, La., man was sentenced today to 70 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release and ordered … Read more
Green groups sue Louisiana over Venture Global LNG permit exemption
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three environmental groups have sued the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for exempting Venture Global LNG from needing an environmental permit to … Read more
Louisiana Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Participating in an Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation
Natchez, Miss. – A Vidalia, Louisiana man was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge David C. Bramlette, III, to 14 months in federal prison for … Read more
Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Compel Labor by Three Minors and to Transporting a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Assistant Attorney General Clarke and United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Darnell Fulton, 38, of Pineville, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today … Read more