Frances Joseph-Gaudet was a saint – literally and figuratively. The Mississippi native was dedicated to reforming prisons. In fact, her work with young Louisiana offenders led to the creation of ...

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Louisiana has used nitrogen gas to put a man to death, marking the first time the state has used that execution method.

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The racing card at the New Orleans Fair Grounds & Slots is highlighted by the 112th running of Louisiana Derby on Saturday, ...

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The Los Angeles Times’ billionaire owner, who unveiled an AI tool that generates opposing perspectives to be displayed on opinion stories, was unaware the new tool had created pro-KKK arguments less ...

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers faced the New Orleans Pelicans was on November 16, 2024. The Lakers were able to win that game with a 5-point margin, as the Bucks scored 99 points.

Even though Bacchus seemed to roll *** little bit later than expected, there was no decrease in enthusiasm when His Majesty Bacchus the 12th, Pete Fountain, New Orleans goodwill ambassador to the ...

The Krewe of Bacchus rolls through the streets of New Orleans, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Powerful storms with a ...