Tropical Storm Zeta Threatens Mexican Resorts, Louisiana October 26, 2020 By Brian K. Sullivan Tropical Storm Zeta gathered strength as it bore down on the Mexican cities of, where it was forecast to dump...
Torched Black Churches Weigh Justice, Forgiveness October 19, 2020 PORT BARRE, La. — From her front steps, Debra Mallet can see the plot of sandy-colored earth where her church...
‘Nothing Left’: How Back-to-Back Hurricanes Gutted a U.S. Town October 13, 2020 By Shannon Sims and Eric Roston On the day after Hurricane Delta cut its ruinous path across southern Louisiana, Dick Frerks pointed to a lone 20-foot...
In Hurricane-Ravaged Louisiana, Residents Dig Out, Again October 12, 2020 By Rebecca Santana, Stacey Plaisance and Alanna Durkin Richer LAKE CHARLES, La. — First, Hurricane Laura roared ashore with its staggering, 150 mph (241 kph) winds. Then Hurricane Delta...
Louisiana Bracing for 6th Hurricane to Make U.S. Landfall This Year October 9, 2020 By Stacey Plaisance and Rebecca Santana MORGAN CITY, La. — Louisiana residents still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago...
In Aftermath of Hurricane Laura, Residents Worry About Help September 1, 2020 By Nomaan Merchant And Sudhin Thanawala LAKE CHARLES, La. — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s...
Home Smashed: For One Family, Hurricane Laura the Third Strike August 31, 2020 By Nomaan Merchant HACKBERRY, La. — Bradley Beard calls Hurricane Laura his third strike. In 2005, Rita pushed a foot of floodwaters into...
Republican Lawmakers Add Mistake in Signature Business Bill June 5, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte BATON ROUGE, La. — After a last-minute scramble to pass the business lobby’s top priority for the regular session, Republican...
Bid to Force Interruption Insurance to Cover Virus Shelved May 15, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers won’t try to force business interruption insurance policies to cover the widespread closures caused...
Louisiana Flood Victims Owed Over $300 Million Sue State March 25, 2020 BATON ROUGE, La. — A group of Louisiana flood victims who have been owed over $300 million for the past...