Louisiana used nitrogen gas to put Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, to death Tuesday evening in the state's first execution in 15 years. Nitrogen gas has been used just four other times to execute a person ...

Louisiana used nitrogen gas to put a man to death Tuesday evening for a killing decades ago, marking the first time the state has used the method as it resumed executions after a 15-year hiatus ...

An ICE detention facility in Louisiana made national headlines this week after a Columbia University graduate was arrested and taken there by federal immigration officials. Mahmoud Khalil led ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Hazing is illegal in Louisiana, and those involved, whether individuals or organizations, can face serious legal consequences, including jail time and heavy ...

Louisiana will expand its black bear hunting season in 2025, increasing the number of permits and opening two new hunting areas. The decision comes after a successful inaugural hunt in 2024, where ...

Louisiana's state taxes are relatively low when it comes to owning property. The state has one of the lowest property tax rates in the nation. Sales taxes are high (and will be higher in 2025 ...