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Aggregated Louisiana News Articles
- NFL Week 14: Jimmy Garoppolo And The 49ers Make Major Statement In Win Over Saints
The San Francisco 49ers concluded the most-difficult three-game stretch in NFL history Sunday afternoon against the New Orleans Saints. They came out on top by the score of 48-46 in a wild game.
By Vincent Frank, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 8 Dec 2019 23:41:46 +0000. - NFL Week 14 Super Six Preview: 49ers-Saints, Ravens-Bills, Chiefs-Patriots, Seahawks-Rams Lead Massive Slate
A series of showdowns is headlined by the San Francisco 49ers facing the New Orleans Saints in a game that could decide home-field advantage in the NFC.
By Bill Huber, Contributor. Forbes. Sat, 7 Dec 2019 15:21:38 +0000. - Creole Nutcracker brings diverse talent, twist to a classic
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Louisiana twist on The Nutcracker is providing more opportunities for Acadiana's African-American community to be involved in the classic Christmas ballet. ...
Megan Wyatt, The Acadiana Advocate. Washington Times. Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:01:07 -0500. - How to watch New Orleans Pelicans games in 2019 without cable - CNET
Cord-cutting Pelicans fans have a number of options for streaming top pick Zion Williamson and the Pels this season.
Matt Elliott. CNET. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:49:56 +0000. - Louisiana lab owner admits to filing false tax returns
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A Louisiana business owner has pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns. ...
Washington Times. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 04:43:58 -0500. - Major legal and medical groups voice support for abortion access
Non-partisan groups, like the American Medical Association, voiced their opposition to Louisiana's abortion law.
CBS News. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:55:12 -0500. - Personal feud sparked mass shooting that left 10 injured in New Orleans French Quarter
Police Chief Shaun Ferguson said multiple tips indicated that the feud which escalated into gunfire early Sunday morning involved people from outside New Orleans.
Daily Mail. Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:11:16 +0000. - Major Medical, Legal Groups Oppose Louisiana Abortion Law Before U.S. Supreme Court
In new amicus briefs, the American Medical Association and American Bar Association are among groups opposing the law, which is scheduled for oral arguments in March.
Sarah Mccammon. NPR. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:49:18 -0500. - New Orleans lawyer with Grammy clients joins St. Louis firm
Pierson Wells, a two-lawyer entertainment law firm based in St. Louis, is expanding to New Orleans and adding a third lawyer whose clients include two of this year's Grammy nominees.
Greg Edwards. American City Business Journals. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:11:54 +0000. - Eye Opener at 8: New Orleans shooting wounds 10 people
A look back at what we've been covering on "CBS This Morning."
CBS News. Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:54:22 -0500. - Man Arrested After Robbing Fort Worth Restaurant: Police
An armed man was arrested after he robbed a Louisiana Fried Chicken in Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon, police say. Photo Credit: NBC5
Claire Cardona. NBC. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:16:49 -0600. - New Orleans Police: 11 Shot on Edge of French Quarter
The shooting happened about 3:20 a.m. on a busy commercial block of Canal Street that has streetcar tracks and is near many hotels.
Voice of America. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:52:12 -0500. - At least 11 injured in shooting after Bayou Classic football game
Eleven people have been shot in New Orleans leaving two in critical condition early Sunday morning.
ABC News. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:00:25 -0500. - Shooting Near New Orleans' French Quarter Leaves 11 Injured
The shooting early Sunday morning in New Orleas injured 11 people, including two people who suffered critical injuries, police said.
Feroze Dhanoa. Patch. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:35:05 -0500.
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
QuickFacts about Louisiana web page. For maps of Louisiana,
visit this Louisiana Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Louisiana newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Louisiana library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
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