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Coast Guard: 6 Rescued from Capsized Ship off Louisiana

The Advocate reported that Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III confirmed that 18 people were...

Louisiana’s Democratic Governor Signs Abortion Ban into Law

The new law will outlaw abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Trump Says Violence Against People of All Faiths Must End

"All civilized nations must join together in this effort."

Will Louisiana Evict Nursing Home Patients Because Medicaid Ran Out?

Although the state has passed an operating budget without evicting elderly people, Louisiana's fiscal woes...

Harvey Disaster Relief Donation Rumors

In the wake of a massive hurricane, rumors abounded about public figures who have donated...

Louisiana Residents Hope Sandbags Will Keep Harvey Water Out

A weakened Tropical Storm Harvey left Louisiana residents bracing for possible tornadoes and hoping water...

‘Historic’ Flooding Hits Louisiana; Thousands Rescued

Mississippi has also been affected by heavy rains and overflowing rivers.

Three Police Officers Killed in Baton Rouge Shooting

Authorities are reporting three officers were killed and three more were injured by a former...

President Obama is Giving $1,000 per Month to Food Stamp Recipients

A baseless Facebook rumor held that President Obama was giving food stamp recipients an extra...

Does the Red Cross Charge Disaster Victims They Assist?

False rumors that the American Red Cross collects fees from those whom they assist have...