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Aggregated Louisiana News Articles
- Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans Prove Playoff Worthiness In Loss Against Los Angeles Lakers On Emotional Night
The first game after the celebration of the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant was a testimonial to great basketball and the New Orleans Pelicans had the honor to take part. ...
By Christopher Dodson, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:25:13 +0000. - 'Epstein didn't kill himself' float rolls through Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans
A disturbing float with a Hillary Clinton dummy strangling a Jeffrey Epstein figure rolled through a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans last week.
Daily Mail. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:10:13 GMT. - Vermonters show New Orleans isn't the only place to do Mardi Gras
Today is Mardi Gras, but Vermonters are planning ahead for a March 28 revelry that starts in South Burlington and makes its way to Church Street.
April Barton, Burlington Free Press. Burlington Free Press. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:56:14 +0000. - New Orleans Pelicans 3 Best Bets To Win Bidding Wars For Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram is a restricted free agent. New Orleans Pelicans fans have been here before with Eric Gordon. He wanted to sign a big deal with the Phoenix Suns. ...
By Christopher Dodson, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:30:00 +0000. - Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford jam out
When Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford happened upon each other at New Orleans Jazz Fest, it led to magic on the ivories.
CBS News. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:47:46 -0500. - 2nd person killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans
New Orleans has banned all tandem floats after another deadly Mardi Gras accident. Both people were killed after being trapped between the linked floats.
CBS News. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:11:03 -0500. - 2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans
The man was fatally injured Saturday evening as the popular Krewe of Endymion was rolling, New Orleans police said in a statement.
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 02:41:30 +0000. - Two killed by parade floats during Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, officials say
According to officials, the remainder of the parade has been canceled.
Ap. ABC News. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 17:30:43 +0000. - Mardi Gras float victim in New Orleans is 2nd fatality in days
A man was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a raucous Saturday night street parade in New Orleans, becoming the second person in days killed along a parade route during this year's Carnival season, authorities said.
Fox News. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 11:19:11 GMT. - Second Death Reported at New Orleans Mardi Gras
Authorities say a person was struck by a float and fatally injured during one of the iconic parades of the season.
Voice of America. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:18:24 -0500. - Louisiana's last video rental store may be in West Monroe
MONROE, La. (AP) - When Steve Chambliss and his family opened their National Video Superstore in West Monroe 20 years ago it took six employees running registers simultaneously to keep up with the traffic. ...
Greg Hilburn, Monroe News Star. Washington Times. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:01:12 -0500. - Mardi Gras marks 40-year milestone at New Orleans-themed Heaven on Seven in Loop
The New Orleans-themed coffee shop in the Loop has been making gumbo, etouffee and po'boys for decades, and this Mardi Gras marks a major milestone: 40 years in business.
Steve Dolinsky. ABC News. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:50:58 +0000. - Woman struck and killed by Mardi Gras float during parade
Police in New Orleans say a woman was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras parade float
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:08:44 +0000. - The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: M.D.C., PulteGroup, Louisiana-Pacific, Century Communities and D.R. Horton
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: M.D.C., PulteGroup, Louisiana-Pacific, Century Communities and D.R. Horton
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:42:00 GMT.
Louisiana Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Louisiana as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 4,681,666 | 0.27 |
| July 1, 2015 | 4,668,960 | 0.45 |
| July 1, 2014 | 4,647,880 | 0.46 |
| July 1, 2013 | 4,626,402 | 0.50 |
| July 1, 2012 | 4,603,429 | 0.61 |
| July 1, 2011 | 4,575,404 | 0.67 |
| July 1, 2010 | 4,544,996 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Louisiana was 4,533,372.
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
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website.
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in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Louisiana newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
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Louisiana library names, descriptions, and
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