The Supreme Court recently decided not to revisit a Louisiana murder case where James Skinner claims prosecutors hid important evidence. Skinner, convicted in 2001, argues his situation closely matches another case from 2016. In that earlier case, the same court overturned a similar conviction becau
The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us
Michael Butler has decided not to run for St. Louis recorder again. This news leaves a gap in the race, but it also opens up new opportunities. Butler has been a familiar face in local politics, and his decision to step back is notable. The recorder's office is a crucial part of city government. It
The idea is simple: parents should guide their children’s schooling, not the state. Louisiana lawmakers are urged to approve Governor Landry’s request for full funding of the GATOR initiative, a popular school‑choice program. Last year, the Senate President hesitated to meet the budget request, but
Lafayette is bracing for a soggy Mardi Gras weekend in 2026. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a forecast that includes showers and thunderstorms for both Saturday and Sunday. Some of these storms could be quite intense, with heavy rainfall and possibly severe weather. The goo
Hank Stuever, a well-known journalist, is making a big move. He's leaving his old job at a big newspaper in Washington D. C. and heading to Louisiana. There, he'll be the new boss for special reporting at The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. This is a big deal because it shows these newspapers are g
A former city council member from St. Louis recently faced consequences for breaking campaign finance laws. This isn't just about one person's mistake; it's a reminder of how important it is to follow the rules when running for office. The individual in question was hit with a fine for not playing
Louisiana's early voting got a temporary pause on Monday, January 26, thanks to some nasty winter weather. Governor Jeff Landry called it off, and the Secretary of State’s Office shut down too. But don’t worry, voting picked back up on Tuesday, January 27, at 8:30 a. m. This whole thing is for the
Saint Louis is on a roll, winning 13 games in a row. Their latest victory was against St. Bonaventure, with a final score of 97-62. The Billikens were unstoppable, leading by 32 points at halftime. Ishan Sharma had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 29 points. He made 10 out of 14 shots,
Louis Vuitton has launched a new campaign for their Men’s Spring Summer 2026 Pre Collection. The campaign features Callum Turner and Jude Bellingham, along with some very stylish dogs. The photos were taken by Oliver Hadlee Pearch and show the men and their dogs in a relaxed setting in the English c
