
President Trump's approval rating in Louisiana falls below 50 percent, poll finds
President Donald Trump remains popular with Louisiana voters, but his approval rating in the state has fallen below 50 percent, according to a new survey. The World Population Review puts Trump's approval rating among Louisiana voters at 49 percent, down nine percentage points from five months ago. ULM political scienc...
Aug 09, 2026

Drew Brees delivers emotional Hall of Fame speech, thanks New Orleans for 'That Calling'
Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees delivered a deeply emotional and grateful speech Saturday as he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees' former head coach in New Orleans, Sean Payton, was his presenter. During his speech, Brees talked about the impact Payton had on his career and how ...
Aug 08, 2026

Miguez enters crowded race for open Baton Rouge-area congressional seat
Republican state Senator Blake Miguez ended weeks of speculation Friday by qualifying for the race to replace Congressman Cleo Fields in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. Miguez represents a New Iberia-area district in the state Senate, but his primary residence is outside the boundaries of the 6th Congressional ...
Aug 08, 2026

LDH: Heat-related deaths in Louisiana is up to 8
We're in extreme heat season through October; thus, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging you to continue to take precautions when spending an extended period of time outside. Secretary Bruce Greenstein says historically, summers are deadly in Louisiana, and this year is no different. "We have eight confirm...
Aug 07, 2026

Louisiana Board of Regents Chair Misti Cordell qualifies for 5th Congressional District Race
Friday was the final day of qualifying for the November Congressional elections. Board of Regents Chairwoman Misti Cordell has entered the race for the Fifth District, which covers all of northeast Louisiana, a large portion of central Louisiana and a part of southeast Louisiana. "This district runs on three thing...
Aug 07, 2026






