A federal judge in Louisiana has put a temporary halt to a new law that would require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The judge, John W. deGravelles, said the law is likely unconstitutional because it promotes one religion. This means the law can't go into effect while the
Imagine going about your day at work, and suddenly, everything changes. That's what happened to employees at Givaudan Sense Colour in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday. An explosion rocked the natural food coloring plant, sending at least 11 workers to the hospital. The cause of the blast is still un
Louisiana's congressional map has been a messy legal battle. A judge said the old map was racist and ordered a new one with more Black-majority districts. But another court said the new map is also illegal. Now, the Supreme Court has to sort out this confusing fight. They might change the rules for
In a significant legal development, a former Louisville police officer named Brett Hankison has been found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. The jury's decision came after a botched raid in 2020, during which Taylor was tragically killed. Hankison, who is 48 years old, fired 10 shot
A Louisiana state trooper, Kory York, recently avoided jail time by pleading no contest to a lesser charge in the 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Initially facing severe charges like negligent homicide and malfeasance, York now faces a year of probation after agreeing to testify against
Louis Tomlinson's son Freddie, who is 8 years old, made a rare public appearance with his extended family during a trip to Los Angeles. Freddie, who is Louis' son with ex Briana Jungwirth, was seen enjoying frozen yogurt with his dad's twin sisters, Daisy and Phoebe Tomlinson, and his cousin Olive,
As fall approaches, Louisiana is buzzing with excitement over the upcoming hunting season. This year marks a significant change: for the first time in more than 30 years, hunters can look forward to a black bear hunting season starting in December. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has been w
In a remarkable feat, two Baton Rouge schools, Mayfair Laboratory School and Saint Aloysius School, have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious award highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in cl
The Gulf of Mexico is Bracing for a Potential Tropical Storm or Hurricane The Gulf of Mexico is preparing for a potential tropical storm or hurricane, with millions of people living along the coast advised to prepare for the worst. A low-pressure system, dubbed Invest 97L, is developing in the Cari
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame has announced its impressive 2025 class, which features a diverse range of sports talents that have made their mark on the state. Andrew Whitworth, the dominant LSU tackle, is one of the notable inductees. He went on to shine in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals
