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- Louisiana Supreme Court to settle constitutionality of cuts to New Orleans judges July 17, 2026The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday took over and fast-tracked a lawsuit challenging a new state law that reduced the number of judges in New Orleans courts.BY MATT BRUCE | Staff writer
- Special prosecutor in Liz Murrill’s indictment asks to block subpoena about grand jury process July 17, 2026The subpoena requests are part of Murrill’s attempt to have the criminal case against her thrown out before she must answer to 16 felony counts of public intimidation and malfeasance in office.BY MATT BRUCE AND JOHN SIMERMAN | Staff writers
- Entergy wants to spend $30 billion to expand its Louisiana power grid. How much will residents pay? July 17, 2026Entergy Louisiana’s plans to spend an extraordinary $30 billion to expand and improve its infrastructure are drawing new scrutiny from elected officials, regulators and advocacy groups concerned about the potential impact on ratepayers.BY SAM KARLIN | Staff writer
- In Liz Murrill criminal case, DA Jason Williams denies involvement as subpoena deadline looms July 16, 2026Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams insisted Thursday that neither he nor his office “initiated or handled” the recent indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, as a Friday deadline approached for the DA and special prosecutor Laurie White to respond…BY JOHN SIMERMAN | Staff writer
- New Orleans, Jefferson Parish leaders plan West End transformation after years on hold July 16, 2026After more than a decade of stalled negotiations, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng on Thursday announced a new agreement to redevelop an area of West End Park once known as a restaurant and…BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer
- How new McNeese President Mike Reese plans to run the university while remaining a state senator July 16, 2026While McNeese State University’s new president Mike Reese originally planned to step down from his Louisiana’s Senate District 30 seat after starting his role at the school, he will now be serving in both positions until his term ends.BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer
- Did you hit the jackpot? A winning Powerball ticket sold in New Orleans area is worth $2M. July 16, 2026A Louisiana Powerball player came up lucky Wednesday when a ticket purchased in the New Orleans area hit for $2 million, according to the Louisiana Lottery.BY MARCO CARTOLANO | Staff writer
- Woman killed in Lower 9th Ward crash, New Orleans police say July 16, 2026A woman was killed in a Lower 9th Ward crash overnight Thursday, according to the New Orleans Police Department.BY MARCO CARTOLANO | Staff writer
- Louisiana bills to regulate AI did not pass this year. Will they come back? July 16, 2026During Louisiana’s recent legislative session, a slew of bills restricting the use of artificial intelligence stalled after President Donald Trump’s administration said it wanted to create a national regulatory framework around the technology — and threatened states’ federal broadband funding…BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN | Staff writer
- From coffee sacks to Wrigley Field, how this Louisiana company became a $40M tarp empire July 16, 2026The tarps rolled onto fields during rain delays at major league ballparks, the massive grain covers that protect mountains of freshly harvested grain across the Midwest and the wrapping on the scaffolding at the U.S. Capitol ahead of Joe Biden’s…BY JONAH MEADOWS | Staff writer
