Between now and the regular session that begins in March, Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to recall lawmakers to Baton Rouge to focus on crime. Organizers were originally targeting Feb. 19 through March 6 for the policymaking gathering.
Dozens of St. Bernard Parish residents opposed to the Port of New Orleans proposal to build a $1.8 billion container terminal at Violet stepped up their protest on Thursday, even
Early voting begins Friday for the Nov. 18 runoff election and runs through Nov. 11. The polls will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Sunday