Louisiana News

Aggregated Louisiana News Articles

• LeBron, Davis lead Lakers' 112-95 dismantling of Pelicans
  
  LeBron James had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and Anthony Davis added 17 points against his former team in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth consecutive victory, 112-95 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
  Fox News.  Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:27:43 GMT.
• Lakers lean on lockdown defense: Five takeaways from win over Pelicans
  
  The Lakers' impressive defensive performance in Friday's 112-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans bodes well for the team moving forward.
  Dan Woike.  Los Angeles Times.  Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:16:37 -0500.
• Louisiana AG Confirms Arrest of Dem Councilman in Alleged Voter Fraud Scheme
  
  You probably had a lot more to worry about on Jan. 6 — the date of the Electoral College certification and the Capitol incursion — than what was happening in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. ...
  C. Douglas Golden.  Western Journal.  Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:41:42 +0000.
• 'Dennis the Menace' jolts listless Lakers with smothering defense vs. Pelicans
  
  Dennis Schroder showcased his infectious energy and defensive prowess in helping fuel the Lakers' 112-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
  Broderick Turner.  Los Angeles Times.  Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:23:46 -0500.
• 'We were texting back and forth, chuckling at this whole scenario' - Brees v Brady in NFL play-offs
  
  Two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks meet in the NFL play-offs this weekend as the New Orleans Saints host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the pick of the divisional round.
  BBC News.  Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:13:00 GMT.
• Yuengling beer expands to Texas as first move of westward growth
  
  The Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based brewer currently distributes its beer in 22 states from Massachusetts to Louisiana.
  James Leggate.  Fox News.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:03:44 GMT.
• Long-Term Talent Cultivation: A Case Study From New Orleans
  
  Cate Swinburn, Co-Founder and President of YouthForce NOLA, speaks to the scale of the mismatch between the skills employers need and the training jobseekers, particularly young people, receive, and how it is being tackled in New Orleans.
  By Cate Swinburn, Brand Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:39:47 -0500.
• Bradley Byrne joins the Mobile office of Adams and Reese
  
  A former Alabama congressman has rejoined the Mobile office of a New Orleans-based law firm.
  Angel Coker.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:59:06 +0000.
• Reality TV Star Angie Jakusz Dead at Age 40
  
  On Friday, Cassandra Anne Jakusz passed away in New Orleans at age 40. ...
  Amanda Thomason.  Western Journal.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:54:24 +0000.
• Will Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
  
  Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:10:10 GMT.
• Local entrepreneur launches new Caribbean restaurant in downtown Dayton
  
  The new restaurant, located in one of downtown Dayton's largest office towers, specializes in Caribbean and Louisiana-style cuisine.
  John Bush.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:19:59 +0000.
• NFL's playoff openers see solid ratings, Nickelodeon's game draws 2 million viewers
  
  Sunday's CBS game between the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears attracted over 28 million viewers, and its kids' version drew approximately 2 million.
  CNBC.  Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:00:57 GMT.
• Chicago Bears lose in wild-card game against New Orleans Saints
  
  Mitch Trubisky, played the final game of his current contract, finishing with 199 yards and a late touchdown pass that really didn't matter.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:43:55 +0000.
• Winter storm will bring snow from Texas to Mississippi on Sunday and Monday
  
  A new winter storm is beginning to develop in the southern high plains this morning and it will bring some snow across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
  ABC News.  Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:43:50 -0500.

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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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