Crawfish, gumbo and cicadas? New Orleans serves up array of insect-based treats

The upcoming emergence of trillions of periodical cicadas is not just a nuisance but also an opportunity for culinary exploration, according to some in New Orleans.

Thousands of workers allegedly sickened by 2010 oil spill left with little or no compensation

Thousands of people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A settlement aimed at compensation has fallen short of expectations.

New Louisiana congressional district 'textbook racial gerrymandering,' detractors say

Debate rages over whether LA's new congressional district map is racially or politically motivated after a judge ruled the previous map violated the Voting Rights Act.

Experience Louisiana's rich culture, irresistible charm with these tourism locations

Louisiana holds many attractions that tourists might not know about, like nearly two dozen state parks, 10 state museums and festivals all year round.

WATCH: Sen. John Kennedy Exposes Democrat Abortion Extremism in Epic Grilling of HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra

Louisiana Democratic Party selects new chairman

Randal Gaines, a 68-year-old former Louisiana state representative, was selected Saturday as the next head of the deep-red Pelican State's Democratic Party.

Louisiana Supreme Court: Catholic Priests Have a 'Property Right' Not to Be Sued for Child Sexual Abuse

Feel-Good Friday: 14-Year-Old Naya Ellis Wins a STEM Contest With a Watch That Can Detect Strokes

New Orleans courtroom brawl erupts after man pleads guilty to killing his 3 children

Joseph Washington was attacked Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom by relatives of his three children, whom he had pleaded guilty to murdering in an October arson attack.

Louisiana Advances Classroom Ten Commandments Display Bill Following SCOTUS Precedent

Six Democrats in Louisiana buck party line by supporting universal school choice: 'Political ramifications'

Six Louisiana Democrats bucked their party line on Monday by supporting a universal school choice bill, setting the state up to join the wave of red states who passed the measure.

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.

Louisiana Government Pushes to Completely Overhaul State Constitution

R&B icon Clarence 'Frogman' Henry dead at 87

R&B singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry, best known for his 1956 hit "Ain't Got No Home," died Sunday night, with the cause currently unreported. He was 87 years old.

Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Bill to Shield Local Government Records From Public Eye

$35M investment is coming to northwest Louisiana, bringing hundreds of jobs

Global Seamless Tubes and Pipes, an India-based pipe manufacturing company, plans to bring its first production facility in the U.S. to Louisiana, adding hundreds of new jobs to the area.

LSU women's basketball team skipping national anthem underscores 'bigger problem' for college sports: governor

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry appeared on "America Reports" Wednesday to explain his issue with LSU not sticking around for the national anthem.

Louisiana Democrat bucks party by voting for school choice bill: Poor kids ‘trapped in failing schools'

Louisiana Democrat State Rep. Jason Hughes shared concern over the public school system and voted for a school choice bill, bucking his party.

Inmates, guards among 13 sentenced in drug trafficking scheme at Louisiana's max-security prison

13 people convicted in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking scheme based at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola have been sentenced.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Calls for College Athletes Who Skip National Anthem to Risk Scholarships

Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) on Tuesday called on college boards to implement a policy where student-athletes risk their scholarships when they skip the national anthem.

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LSU Star Angel Reese Despairs at the Price of Fame: 'Haven't Had Peace'

The price of fame has been heavy for Angel Reese after she claimed a national championship crown with LSU in 2023, the women's basketball star said Monday.

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Louisana Lawmakers Considering Legislation to Protect Permitless Carry From Local Government Anti-Gunners

Lousiana Democrat's Gun Violence Prevention Office Proposal Is Dead in the Water

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry calls for policy change after LSU women's basketball misses national anthem

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry became the latest figure to criticize LSU women's basketball for not being present during the national anthem before its game against Iowa Monday.

Woman Accused of Trying to Kidnap Baby from Louisiana Children’s Hospital

Police arrested a woman on Tuesday who allegedly attempted to kidnap a baby from Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Another red state moves a step closer to enacting Texas-style anti-illegal immigration bill

Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with a bill modeled on a new Texas law allowing police to arrest illegal immigrants who enter or re-enter the state.

New Orleans Jazz Fest to feature vibrant cultural showcase and culinary delights

The Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans is gearing up for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which will span two weekends in late April and early May.

'Beatdown': Sen. Kennedy Explains the Bigger Issue With Testimony From Now-Infamous Faux 'Climate Expert'

Sen. Kennedy Puts on Master Class, Shames Dems Crying 'Islamophobia' Over Controversial Biden Nominee

Louisiana man arrested, charged in deadly Mississippi bus shooting

Rashad Price, 26, of Slidell, Louisiana, has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of Jay Jackson, 25, aboard a Greyhound bus on Interstate 10 in Mississippi.

Lithium demand and development swell, but US laws lag behind

Companies in the U.S. are ready to begin extracting lithium from beneath the ground, but the jumbled intersection of state and federal law has made the legality of doing so murky.

'Couldn't Be Prouder': Louisiana First-Grader Becomes Mensa Society Member

A Louisiana first-grader who faced great odds became one of the youngest members of the high-IQ Mensa society after overcoming developmental challenges.

WATCH: In Which Sen. John Kennedy Expertly Destroys the Credibility of Woke Climate 'Expert' Witness

16 Republican Attorneys General Sue Biden Admin to Resume LNG Exports

Texas and 15 states sue Biden admin over climate agenda targeting gas projects

More than a dozen states, led by Texas and Louisiana, are suing the Biden administration over its climate change actions pausing several major energy projects.

National WWII Museum's new exhibit uses AI to let visitors have virtual conversations with veterans

The National World War II Museum is employing the use of A.I. in its new interactive exhibit. Visitors will be able to have virtual conversations with veterans of the war and more.