Louisiana News

Aggregated Louisiana News Articles

• Louisiana reports first severe bird flu illness in US
  
  The first severe bird flu case in the U.S. has been reported in Louisiana. Learn about the risks and what this means for public health.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:59:00 GMT.
• Louisiana resident becomes first American to become critically ill with H5N1 bird flu as pandemic fears rise
  
  An American has been hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu, in the first case in the country.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:51:36 GMT.
• CDC confirms first case of severe bird flu
  
  A hospitalized patient in Louisiana is the first confirmed severe case of bird flu in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday. The case was confirmed Dec. 13. ...
  Nathaniel Weixel.  The Hill.  Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:08:07 +0000.
• First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms
  
  A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, the CDC said. This is first instance of a severe illness linked to bird flu in the U.S.
  Fox News.  Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:59:17 -0500.
• Sen. Kennedy grills NCAA president on transgender athletes, urges him to buy a spine on Amazon
  
  Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana took the president of the NCAA to task on Tuesday for not taking a firm stand against biological men participating in women's sports.
  Seth Mclaughlin.  Washington Times.  Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:55:00 -0500.
• NFL refs face backlash for egregious clock stoppage in closing moments of Commanders-Saints game
  
  NFL fans torched officials involved in the Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints game for the final seconds of their matchup on Sunday.
  Fox News.  Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:13:01 -0500.
• LPX Climbs 12% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Stock or Hold Back?
  
  Louisiana-Pacific's performance benefits from solid sales volume across its Siding and OSB businesses, margin expansion and efforts to reward shareholders.
  Sraddha Singha.  Zacks.  Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:02:00 GMT.
• Displaying, Not Establishing
  
  On the Ten Commandments case in Louisiana
  Eugene Kontorovich.  City Journal.  Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:36:48 +0000.
• Jayden Daniels connects with Terry McLaurin for improbable TD
  
  The play was reminiscent of what Daniels did up the road at Louisiana State a year ago en route to winning the Heisman Trophy. He extended the play for 8.04 seconds before connecting with McLaurin.
  John Keim.  ESPN.  Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:48:38 EST.
• La. Tech to replace Marshall in bowl vs. Army
  
  Louisiana Tech will replace Marshall as the opponent for Army in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, it was announced Saturday.
  Adam Rittenberg.  ESPN.  Sat, 14 Dec 2024 22:09:13 EST.
• Wild video shows a chase with a stolen bus in Louisiana
  
  According to the sheriff's office, the bus was stolen. At least part of the chase was caught on camera.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:17:00 GMT.
• A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden's clemency list
  
  A nonprofit leader who supports at-risk New Orleans youth. A social worker who fosters animals. A counselor and recovery coach who volunteers at organizations that fight sexual assault and domestic violence.
  Washington Times.  Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:31:52 -0500.
• YoungBoy Never Broke Again Sentenced to 23 Months in Prison For Gun Possession
  
  The rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, admitted to possessing guns as a felon in Louisiana. He faced a maximum sentence of 25 years.
  Hank Sanders.  New York Times.  Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:35:16 +0000.
• Are Construction Stocks Lagging LouisianaPacific (LPX) This Year?
  
  Here is how Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) and Primoris Services (PRIM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:40:11 GMT.

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In 2008, the estimated population of Louisiana was 4,410,796, whereas in 2006, the population of Louisiana was about 4,243,634.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Louisiana's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Louisiana web page.  For maps of Louisiana, visit this Louisiana Map website.

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