Former public defenders sue Louisiana leaders, say they were ousted as retaliation

It’s the latest twist in a long-running battle between the top public defenders and Remy Starns, the state public defender.

New Orleans may not make payroll for city workers after new cash flow problems

Chief Administrative Officer Joe Threat alerted Councilmembers Joe Giarrusso and Helena Moreno that “cash-flow issues have now become even more severe...

Federal shutdown hits Louisiana farmers during harvest: ‘the math just doesn’t work’

“This is a very tough time in agriculture,” said Stephen Logan, who has a farm in Gillam, La.

US Senate Judiciary committee hears from two Louisiana nominees to the US District Court

State Supreme Court Justice Will Crain and former acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana Alexander C. Van Hook...

Louisiana SNAP cardholders to receive no benefits for November due to government shutdown

Food stamps will expire by the end of next week unless Congress can agree to end the federal government shutdown, Gov....

National Guard could arrive in New Orleans by November if Trump signs off on LA request

National Guard troops could be deployed to New Orleans before the end of November in keeping with Gov. Jeff Landry’s request...