Louisiana News

Aggregated Louisiana News Articles

• WATCH: Fraternity hazing scandal in Louisiana
  
  Louisiana State University announced the arrests of 9 fraternity members for alleged hazing-related crimes, ranging from misdemeanor hazing to felony second-degree battery and false imprisonment.
  ABC News.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:44:33 -0500.
• Nine LSU fraternity men, ages 19 to 23, arrested on hazing-related charges after pledges complained
  
  Members of Louisiana State University's Delta Kappa Epsilon were arrested Thursday after the fraternity closed it's chapter last month due to violation of alcohol and hazing policies.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:12:00 GMT.
• Demps out as Pelicans' GM
  
  The New Orleans Pelicans mutually parted ways with general manager Dell Demps, the team announced on Friday.
  Reuters.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:05:16 -0500.
• Anthony Davis Isn't To Blame For The Bulk Of His Issues, Because Here's The Culprit
  
  So why didn't the New Orleans Pelicans do what they should have done earlier this month and just get rid of their superstar? Now they look ridiculous.
  By Terence Moore, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:42:00 -0500.
• WATCH: 9 fraternity members face charges for hazing
  
  The former members of the now-closed Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Louisiana State University are accused of criminal hazing, second-degree battery and false imprisonment.
  ABC News.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:10:44 -0500.
• NBA roundup: Davis injured in Pelicans' win
  
  Jrue Holiday and Julius Randle combined for 65 points to lead host New Orleans to a 131-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, but the Pelicans lost All-Star forward Anthony Davis to a shoulder injury.
  Reuters.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:04:40 -0500.
• Russ extends triple-double record to 11 games
  
  Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook recorded his 11th consecutive triple-double Thursday to extend the longest such streak in NBA history in a 131-122 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
  ESPN.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:41:44 EST.
• New Orleans Man Gets 10 Years In Prison For Race-Motivated Post-Katrina Shooting
  
  The case is the last high-profile legal action arising from the violent and chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
  Richard Gonzales.  NPR.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:13:58 -0500.
• Louisiana teen cousin charged in 9-year-old's shooting death
  
  A 9-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the head and killed Wednesday night when an 18-year-old cousin tried to get his gun away from the youngster, a Louisiana sheriff said.
  Janet Mcconnaughey.  Fox News.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:45:18 GMT.
• Louisiana investment firm moves to San Antonio
  
  The business represents family offices and looks to invest in companies with annual revenue up to $10 million.
  Kristen Mosbrucker.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:54:37 +0000.
• Louisiana Cops Wore Blackface In 1993 To Fool Drug Buyers
  
  Old photos show Baton Rouge police officers, including one who is still serving, who wore blackface for drug and prostitution stings.
  Beth Dalbey.  Patch.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:34:15 -0500.
• These Nature Posters Show the Most Endangered Animal in Each State
  
  Endangered animals like the Alabama beach mouse, Indiana bat, Louisiana pine snake, and Carolina northern flying squirrel need our help.
  Emily Petsko.  Mental Floss.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:30:00 -0500.
• Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Stock Up 10% Despite Q4 Earnings Miss
  
  Lower OSB prices, volumes along with EWP sales negatively impact Louisiana-Pacific's (LPX) performance in the fourth quarter. Yet, dividend hike and a new share buyback program raise hopes.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:22:00 GMT.
• Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Surges: Stock Moves 9.7% Higher
  
  Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped nearly 10% on the day, amid huge volumes.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 13:56:00 GMT.

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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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