Louisiana to Execute Rapist and Murderer Using Controversial Nitrogen Gas Method for First Time in 15 Years
A Louisiana inmate found guilty of raping and murdering a New Orleans woman is scheduled to be the first person executed via nitrogen gas in that state in 15 years — despite the controversy surroundin ...
Death Row killer to be executed today by method deemed to cruel for cats and dogs
Jessie Hoffman was sentenced to death in 1996 at the age of 18 for the rape and murder of advertising executive Mollie Elliott. He has been on death row ever since ...
Gov. Jeff Landry signs executive order renaming Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Louisiana
Landry's order directs state agencies, boards and officers to make the change to all published materials moving forward.
Belle Chasse Bridge Now Open: What drivers need to know about tolls
The new Belle Chasse Bridge is now open after months of delays. Tolls will be enforced soon, with rates varying by residency and Geaux Pass status.
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Gov. Jeff Landry signs 'Gulf of America' executive order for Louisiana government
Louisiana state agencies must use the name "Gulf of America" on all published materials from now on under and executive order ...
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Belle Chasse Bridge, main route to Plaquemines LNG, now fully open to traffic after year delay
The Belle Chasse Bridge fully opened to traffic at 5 a.m. Monday, 11 months later than originally anticipated.