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Aggregated Louisiana News Articles

• LSU coach Lane Kiffin reveals drinking problem ruined his marriage before reuniting with ex-wife last year
  
  Lane Kiffin's drinking led to his 2016 split with wife Layla and hampered his career, the first-year Louisiana State head football coach has revealed.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 12 May 2026 05:17:09 GMT.
• Supreme Court Clears Way For Alabama To Redraw Congressional Map
  
  The ruling follows the Court's decision in the case involving Louisiana.
  John Oyewale.  Daily Caller.  Tue, 12 May 2026 01:38:27 +0000.
• Alabama AG makes Supreme Court play that could deal decisive blow in redistricting war
  
  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he is thrilled to challenge a prior Supreme Court redistricting ruling in light of Louisiana's Callais case.
  Fox News.  Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:40 -0400.
• Voter confusion, headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw U.S. House seats
  
  Thousands of Louisiana voters have already cast early ballots for congressional candidates in what soon could be the wrong districts. Alabama's primaries are a week away, but the state could force a do-over for voting on U.S. ...
  John Hanna and Jack Brook.  Washington Times.  Mon, 11 May 2026 12:25:12 -0400.
• 5/10/2026: Prime Minister Netanyahu; Drawing the Lines; Gout Gout
  
  First, Benjamin Netanyahu: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Gov. Landry on suspending Louisiana primaries. And, Gout Gout: The 60 Minutes Interview.
  CBS News.  Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400.
• Emergency crews responding to massive explosion at New Orleans-area oil refinery: sheriff
  
  A large explosion at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans prompted an emergency response. It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities reported.
  Fox News.  Fri, 08 May 2026 15:14:29 -0400.
• Louisiana Asks Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Pill Access by Mail
  
  The request comes after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
  Ann E. Marimow.  New York Times.  Thu, 07 May 2026 22:48:38 +0000.
• Louisiana urges Supreme Court to block abortion pills sent by mail
  
  The justices are likely to act soon on emergency appeals filed by two makers of mifepristone, used in abortions.
  David G. Savage.  Los Angeles Times.  Thu, 7 May 2026 22:39:03 GMT.
• Union Pacific Museum to feature Louisiana Purchase Proclamation as new exhibit opens
  
  The Union Pacific Museum will feature the Louisiana Purchase Proclamation on loan through the end of July. It's part of the partial opening of a new exhibit and coincides with Railroad Days in Council Bluffs this weekend.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Thu, 07 May 2026 15:23:00 GMT.
• Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
  
  Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +334.29% and +0.27%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 06 May 2026 11:25:03 GMT.
• Supreme Court boosts Louisiana redistricting by speeding final mandate in Voting Rights Act case
  
  The Supreme Court on Monday sped up its final judgment in last week's Voting Rights Act case, giving Louisiana a bit of a boost as it rushes to redraw its congressional map before November's election.
  Stephen Dinan.  Washington Times.  Mon, 04 May 2026 22:50:26 -0400.
• SCOTUS lets redistricting ruling take effect immediately, sparking angry exchange
  
  The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices.
  CBS News.  Mon, 04 May 2026 22:36:00 -0400.
• Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner From Taking Office in New Orleans
  
  Calvin Duncan arrived for his first day as the newly elected criminal court clerk, a job the state wants to eliminate. Then a federal court intervened.
  Katy Reckdahl and Rick Rojas.  New York Times.  Mon, 04 May 2026 22:34:16 +0000.
• After SCOTUS Voting Rights ruling, Jeffries ramps up quest to redistrict New York
  
  Democrats are vowing to fight back after the Supreme Court eliminated a majority-Black Louisiana House district, as more states look to redraw maps.
  CNBC.  Mon, 04 May 2026 19:56:33 GMT.

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