Louisiana News

Aggregated Louisiana News Articles

• New Orleans enjoys its first parade since COVID ravaged the city in spring 2020
  
  The Halloween-themed Krew of Boo parade started in 2007 as a Hurricane Katrina fundraiser, but it's taken on a new significance after COVID-19 brought the party city to a halt.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:25:11 +0100.
• Small Plates: Beignets, BBQ, beer and more
  
  A prominent local chef's gig, a taste of New Orleans, and dueling dueling piano bars lead this week in Central Ohio restaurant and food news. Catch up quick on what you may have missed.
  Dan Eaton.  American City Business Journals.  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:05:35 +0000.
• No. 24 UTSA beat Louisiana Tech 45-16 for 8th straight win
  
  Frank Harris threw two touchdown passes to Zakhari Franklin and No. 24 UTSA celebrated its first national ranking with a 45-16 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday night.
  Fox News.  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:27:09 GMT.
• Concerned dads patrol high school, spate of fights suddenly end: 'People started going to class'
  
  Louisiana fathers are taking matters into their own hands after repeated violence broke out in one school, where 23 students were arrested over just a three-day period.
  Emma Colton.  Fox News.  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:50:04 GMT.
• Wolves escape with 96-89 victory over New Orleans
  
  The game wasn't pretty, and an angry Karl-Anthony Towns fouled out, but the Timberwolves moved to 2-0 on the young season with another home win.
  Chris Hine.  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:54:04 +0000.
• CBS Evening News, October 22, 2021
  
  Alec Baldwin fatally shoots crew member with prop gun; Dads help curb violence at Louisiana high school
  CBS News.  Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:15:43 -0400.
• Dads help curb violence at Louisiana high school
  
  When an SOS went up at a troubled Louisiana high school, who answered the call? A bunch of dads. Steve Hartman shares the story in "On the Road."
  CBS News.  Sat, 23 Oct 2021 01:20:54 -0400.
• WATCH: Rare orangutan pregnant with twins at Louisiana zoo
  
  The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans announced that a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan is expecting twins in December or January.
  ABC News.  Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:28:19 -0400.
• Restaurant roundup: Two new dining options in Federal Hill
  
  Detroit-style pizza and classic New Orleans dishes come to South Baltimore.
  Amanda Yeager.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:57:11 +0000.
• The New Orleans Pelicans Have A Zion Williamson Problem
  
  The New Orleans Pelicans are faced with the undeniable truth that Zion Williamson is becoming a distraction for the franchise.
  By Morten Jensen, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:12:39 -0400.
• New Orleans Pelicans Settling Down, Signing Jonas Valanciunas To $30 Million Extension
  
  New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has agreed on a two-year extension worth $30.1 million, his agents Aaron Mintz, Mitch Nathan and Drew Morrison of CAA Basketball tells ESPN. ...
  By Christopher Dodson, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:40:51 -0400.
• 18-year-old accused of TikTok challenge assault facing up to 10 years in prison
  
  A student in Louisiana is facing a felony charge and 10 years in prison for an alleged TikTok challenge, resulting in the assault of a disabled teacher.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:36:00 GMT.
• Louisiana university cancels classes after second fatal shooting within a week
  
  Grambling State University has canceled classes and imposed a curfew after two fatal shootings on the campus within a week, ...
  Olafimihan Oshin.  The Hill.  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:02:15 +0000.
• Louisiana gators thrive, so farmers' return quota may drop
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Once-endangered alligators are thriving in the wild, so Louisiana authorities are proposing a deep cut in the percentage that farmers must return to marshes where their eggs were laid. ...
  Janet Mcconnaughey.  Washington Times.  Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:47:33 -0400.

Louisiana Population Trends and Information Resources

In 2008, the estimated population of Louisiana was 4,410,796, whereas in 2006, the population of Louisiana was about 4,243,634.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Louisiana's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Louisiana web page.  For maps of Louisiana, visit this Louisiana Map website.

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