ICE arrests 84 people in raid at Louisiana racetrack

The U.S. immigration officials say they have arrested 84 people who were unlawfully in the country during a raid at a southwest Louisiana racetrack. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Tuesday it raided the Delta Downs Racetrack, Hotel and …

More than 80 arrested in Louisiana ICE raid

ICE arrests over 80 undocumented workers in Louisiana racetrack raid

ICE agents arrested more than 80 undocumented workers at a Louisiana racetrack. (Credit: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) NEW ORLEANS - Upward of 80 people were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a southwest Louisiana …

PJ Morton Launches Production Series in Louisiana

PJ Morton and Darrell Walls at Studio in the Country, photo provided by Shorefire Media On Friday, June 13, PJ Morton kicked off a new chapter in his already wide-reaching music career with the launch of A PJ Morton Production, a creative series rooted in …

'No place off limits' | Thoroughbred trainer on edge after ICE raid at Louisiana racetrack

Longtime Louisville racehorse trainer Dale Romans says if these ICE raids expand to other tracks around the country, it'd "devastate the workforce in this industry." LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thoroughbred trainers in Kentucky say they're on edge …

Proposed Medicaid cuts could be a big problem for Louisiana's budget, officials say

WASHINGTON – State Senate President Cameron Henry said he’s worried Louisiana won’t be able to cover the losses should Congress ratchet back Medicaid spending the way the U.S. Senate Finance Committee has proposed for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “If …

Controversy over several top Louisiana public defenders' jobs continues, here's what to know

An advisory panel has recommended that a group of five top public defenders should keep their jobs, defying a state official who attempted not to renew their contracts. The full Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board is expected to rule on that decision …

Supreme Court Wades Into Louisiana’s Coastal Erosion Lawsuit Issue

Swamp Wetlands Marsh Delta near Texas Louisiana Border Aerial drone shot over Lost Lake and Found ... More River areagetty The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to wade into a legal controversy that has smoldered in the swamps and bayous of southern …

Louisiana says ‘no thanks’ to FEMA’s pricey flood insurance plan

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is backing U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy in urging FEMA to pause its Risk Rating 2.0 flood insurance overhaul, citing steep rate hikes and lack of transparency, The Center Square writes.  Implemented …

Purdue Pharma settlement to bring Louisiana over $69 million

The payout comes as part of a $7.4 billion national agreement to hold Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family accountable for fueling the opioid crisis. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana will receive nearly $70 million over the next 15 years as part of a $7.4 billion …