As the federal government shutdown drags on, concern is growing about interrupting SNAP benefits, which help pay for groceries for roughly 800,000 people in Louisiana.

On a night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1996, Marcus Cheffen robbed Don Allison at gunpoint, shooting him in the leg and narrowly missing a critical artery. At the time, Allison believed Cheffen deserved to spend his entire life behind bars, and Cheffen was sentenced to 95 years in prison.

The federal government shutdown could soon leave thousands of Louisiana families without critical food assistance. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services warns that November SNAP benefits could be delayed or unavailable,

Will Crain, an associate justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court, was nominated Monday by President Donald Trump to be a federal judge in New Orleans. If confirmed by the Senate, Crain would fill one of three vacancies on the federal bench in the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi allegedly took part in the attack on Israel and lied on a visa application, court documents say.

A Gazan man accused of being involved in the October 7 attacks on southern Israel two years ago has been arrested in Louisiana, according to justice officials.

Troop NOLA says arrests were made and several vehicles and firearms were seized during their persistent policing.

The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 20, 2025, results for each game: