Louisiana News

Aggregated Louisiana News Articles

• Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94
  
  Norman C. Francis, a civil rights pioneer and champion of education who played a pivotal role in helping rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, died Wednesday. He was 94.
  Washington Times.  Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:10:26 -0500.
• Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for 'hurricane'-like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on
  
  Rep. Julia Letlow is seeking federal emergency aid for northern Louisiana in the ice storm recovery efforts addressing widespread power outages.
  Fox News.  Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:12 -0500.
• Cleaning Up Carnival, Bead by Plantable Bead
  
  Mardi Gras in New Orleans can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.
  Jackie Delamatre.  New York Times.  Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:46:53 +0000.
• Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans following violent Mardi Gras altercations
  
  "Transformers" star Shia LaBeouf faces battery charges after allegedly punching victims multiple times outside New Orleans establishment on Royal Street.
  Fox News.  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:12:10 -0500.
• Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans following alleged altercation during Mardi Gras
  
  New Orleans police confirms it arrested Shia LaBeouf early Tuesday morning following an alleged brawl in the city's French Quarters. He is charged with two counts of simple battery.
  Alexandra Del Rosario.  Los Angeles Times.  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:11:22 GMT.
• Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested, charged with simple battery
  
  Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested in New Orleans and is facing two charges of simple battery.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:19:00 GMT.
• Biodegradable Mardi Gras beads help make Carnival season more sustainable
  
  This year, beads are back, but not the cheap plastic ones. Freret is one of three krewes throwing biodegradable beads developed at Louisiana State University.
  Stephen Smith, Travis Loller.  Chicago Tribune.  Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:38:49 +0000.
• The Mardi Gras Alabama-New Orleans railway is back - and our train expert hops on board
  
  Tom Chesshyre is the author of Slow Trains Around Britain. Here, he reveals what it's like to take the 145-mile line across marshland along the Deep South's coast in the US.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:34:35 GMT.
• National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
  
  A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
  CBS News.  Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:10:45 -0500.
• Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
  
  The latest trading day saw Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) settling at $98.57, representing a +1.65% change from its previous close.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:00:02 GMT.
• Trump's endorsement of Louisiana lawmaker transforms primary
  
  President Trump's endorsement of Republican state Sen. Blake Miguez in the race for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District has shaken up the crowded primary.
  Kerry Picket.  Washington Times.  Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:29:36 -0500.
• MAHA Group Pledges $1 Million to Help Defeat Senator Cassidy in Louisiana Primary
  
  Tony Lyons, a co-founder of the group MAHA PAC, said his group would support the congresswoman who has been endorsed by President Trump.
  Sheryl Gay Stolberg.  New York Times.  Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:40:59 +0000.
• Democrat wins Louisiana state House special seat in district Trump won
  
  Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
  CBS News.  Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:21:00 -0500.
• Power Rankings: Can Texas exact revenge and snap LSU's win streak?
  
  The Tigers seek to sweep a key series in the SEC, but the Longhorns look to avenge their loss in Baton Rouge from last month.
  Michael Voepel.  ESPN.  Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:15:38 EST.

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