Did Louisiana's John Foster See 'Idol' Results Early?

KNGT-FM - Monday Night, American Idol crowned its 22nd winner as Jamal Roberts from Meridian, Mississippi was crowned this seasons winner over Louisiana's own John Foster. But, did Louisiana's Idol superstar already know his fate before it was …

Rutgers taps Louisiana State University leader as its next president

Rutgers University has tapped the leader of Louisiana State University, a Chicago native and social scientist, as its 22nd president. William F. Tate IV, 63, was unanimously selected by the board of governors at a meeting on the main New Brunswick campus …

Fearful New Orleans lawyers flee Louisiana after jailbreak as DA fires back at Landry

Two Orleans Parish lawyers who secured convictions against a recent escapee from the Orleans Parish jail have fled the state along with their families, fearing for their safety after the recent jailbreak, District Attorney Jason Williams said Monday at a …

Louisiana bill to ban assistance for migrants advances to House floor

(The Center Square) — A bill requiring state agencies to inform U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of a person's status as a non-citizen has cleared another hurdle, now advancing to the House floor. The bill would also require that the state …

Louisiana governor pledges to find escaped inmates, hold abettors accountable: We're going to hunt them down

Gov. Jeff Landry, R-La., describes law enforcement's work to find all the inmates that escaped from jail on 'America Reports.' The Louisiana governor is starkly warning those aiding and abetting the state’s escaped inmates that they will be …

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry attends White House bill signing on 'revenge porn,' 'deepfakes'

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry attended a ceremony at the White House on Monday in which President Donald Trump signed a bill that aims to crack down on 'revenge porn' and 'deepfakes.' "Great to be in the Rose Garden to witness President @ …

Louisiana Animal Hospital Under Investigation For Neglect

(KPEL) — A Louisiana animal hospital is under investigation after authorities were notified of animals in concerning conditions. The St. Gabriel Police Department received a tip from two non-profit animal rescue organizations, Animal Protection and Welfare …

Louisiana's McNeese State to be site of national center for liquefied natural gas research

May 19 (UPI) -- U.S. officials announced Monday that Louisiana's McNeese State University will be site of the federal government's new national center for liquefied natural gas safety. The university in Lake Charles was selected by officials to be …

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Fire Destroys Mansion on a Former Louisiana Sugar Plantation

Flames ripped through a massive mansion in Louisiana, destroying much of the historic structure that was used as a plantation house when it was completed in 1859, authorities said. The fire that engulfed the Nottoway Plantation House on Thursday devastated …