Meta is spending billions on a new US data center Meta’s one-mile-long data center will cost $10 billion, and it won’t be operational until at least 2030. TechRadar · Dec 5, 2024
Meta Readies $10 Billion AI Data Center in Louisiana, Its Largest Facility Globally Meta Platforms, Inc. and Louisiana Economic Development announced plans for a $10 billion AI data center in northeast Louisiana, creating 1,500 jobs. Benzinga · Dec 5, 2024
Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility Facebook’s parent company Meta says it will build a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy draws primary challenge from former Hill colleague - Roll Call Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming is challenging Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial. Roll Call · Dec 4, 2024
Good Day Farm Celebrates Opening Of Huge Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Louisiana Good Day Farm announced Wednesday that it is opening a medical marijuana dispensary in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Arkansas-based company, with nearly 10,000 square feet and a huge retail footprint, will be the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the Southern U.S. Benzinga · Dec 4, 2024
To save a dying swamp, Louisiana aims to restore the Mississippi River's natural flow State and federal authorities in Louisiana celebrated breaking ground on an ambitious $330 million conservation project intended to revitalize one of the state's largest swamp ecosystems by reconnecting it with the Mississippi River The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024
Pete Hegseth accused of chanting ‘kill all Muslims’ on a drunken night out Besides Hegseth drunkenly yelling the hateful Islamophobic chant, a whistelblower report alleged that he had to be stopped from storming a dancers’ stage at a Louisiana strip club. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to perform during Super Bowl pregame The Super Bowl will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the pregame stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are to perform “America the Beautiful.” The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Close to 400,000 children in US cities face risk of major coastal flooding in next five years A new report has found that most American children vulnerable to these events live in New York and Louisiana The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Louisiana judge halts state police plans to clear New Orleans homeless camps before Thanksgiving A Louisiana judge has halted plans for state agencies to forcibly remove homeless encampments in New Orleans by Thanksgiving The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024
Louisiana Has a New Income Tax Rate: What It Means for You Louisiana lawmakers passed a massive tax reform bill including changes to the state income tax and sales tax rates. Kiplinger · Nov 25, 2024
Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs. The Texas Tribune · Nov 25, 2024
Louisiana Legislature Passes Tax Cuts And Sales Tax Increase Louisiana legislature approved tax cuts to attract businesses, sparking debates on economic impact. Top News · Nov 23, 2024
Louisiana lawmakers pass income and corporate tax cuts, raising statewide sales tax to pay for it Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature passed tax cuts on personal and corporate income on Friday in exchange for a statewide sales tax increase, a mixed bag of success for Gov. Jeff Landry, whose original tax revision plans faced resistance from lawmakers and lobbyists amid hard fiscal realities The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
Top News · Nov 20, 2024 Louisiana Ten Commandments Classroom Display Plan On Hold Federal appeals court halts Louisiana's Ten Commandments posting in public schools due to constitutional concerns. Debate ensues over religious promotion a...
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024 Court extends hold on Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms Louisiana’s plan to make all public school classrooms in the state post the Ten Commandments remains on hold under the latest ruling from a federal appeals court in New Orleans
Top News · Nov 20, 2024 Louisiana Lawmakers Propose Amendment To Change Juvenile Offender Penalties Louisiana lawmakers are considering amending the state constitution to change penalties for juvenile offenders, potentially allowing placement in adult jai...
Top News · Nov 19, 2024 Rapper NBA Youngboy Pleads Guilty In Drug Fraud Case Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty to drug fraud charges in Utah, faces federal prison time but shows potential for a successful future.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 We travelled by RV along the Texas coast to Louisiana – among warships, alligators and the ‘Gateway to Mars’ DIARIES FROM THE ROAD: As they continue their great American road trip through the south, Simon Veness and Susan Veness (along with dog Ruthie) drive along the coastline and wetlands of Texas and into Louisiana’s bayou country
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024 Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional A federal appeals court has temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to post the Ten Commandments in all classrooms next year is unconstitutional
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024 Sweeping tax overhaul in Louisiana hits snag on sales tax expansion Louisiana House lawmakers have postponed a vote on a key plank in Gov. Jeff Landry's tax reform package
Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024 Louisiana University Student Threatened to Kill Governor Over Decision to Bring Caged Tiger to LSU Football Game: Police A Louisiana University student was arrested for threatening to kill Gov. Jeff Landry on social media for wheeling out a live tiger at a recent football game.
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024 Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments Do the Ten Commandments have a valid place in U.S. classrooms? Louisiana’s Legislature and governor insist the answer is “yes.” But on Nov. 12, 2024, a federal judge said “no.”
Top News · Nov 14, 2024 Louisiana Appeals Ruling On Ten Commandments In Schools Louisiana state appeals ruling declaring Ten Commandments display law in schools unconstitutional.