Courts Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker. Mary Claire WootenMarch 25, 2025
Courts Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.” Chance PhillipsMarch 17, 2025
News Gov. Ivey joins Louisiana in mourning New Orleans terror attack victims Governor Ivey has called upon Alabamians to observe a day of mourning for Kareem Badawi on Monday, January 6, and for Drew Dauphin on... StaffJanuary 6, 2025
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files Louisiana is the sixth state to partner with Alabama as part of the Alabama Voter Integrity Database. StaffJuly 11, 2024
Courts Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023
State Ivey issues supplemental state of emergency This emergency order by the governor will allow the Ida evacuees to get their essential prescription medications refilled. Brandon MoseleySeptember 3, 2021
National Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour. Brandon MoseleyAugust 30, 2021
National Appeals Court: States may have exceeded authority by limiting worship during pandemic Further, the court left open the possibility of damages for past constitutional violations. Brandon MoseleyJune 18, 2021
National Hurricane Delta hits Louisiana Gulf Coast Delta hit the U.S. Gulf Coast near Creole, Louisiana, as a category two hurricane. Brandon MoseleyOctober 12, 2020
News Hurricane Delta to make landfall this evening Sustained winds of Delta are currently 105 miles per hour, with gusts of 120 miles per hour. Despite the weakening, the NHC warns that... Brandon MoseleyOctober 9, 2020