Julia Guilbeau

2 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Julia Guilbeau

After 60 days, the Louisiana Legislature has wrapped up its latest session, having created new laws on auto insurance, education, food safety and more, and having passed a new state budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Already 112 bills have been signed into law by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, and in the final days of session, lawmakers sent dozens more the top official's desk. Here's a closer look at the biggest topics from this session and the most high-profile bills that passed and failed.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Julia Guilbeau

With less than 24 hours left in the legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers are locked in a fierce battle over a proposal that would change the way pharmacies are allowed to operate in the state.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Julia Guilbeau

In just a few days, New Orleans locals and visitors will take over the French Quarter and the Marigny to show their LGBTQ+ pride at several events and parades kicking off on Saturday. Kerri Colby, a "RuPaul's Drag Race AllStars" queen, is set to headline the 10th annual Pridefest on Saturday evening, and several walking group are set to roll in this year's Pride parade.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Julia Guilbeau |James Finn

Four months ahead of a pivotal mayoral election in New Orleans, Helena Moreno is the early favorite to win the race, according to a poll commissioned by the New Orleans Crime Coalition. Nearly half of registered voters who participated in the survey said they would be most likely to vote for the city councilmember come October 11. Fellow Councilmember Oliver Thomas followed behind, with 22% of respondents naming him as their likely choice.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Marco Cartolano |Julia Guilbeau

Gary Price, one of 10 inmates who escaped the Orleans Parish jail on May 16, was arraigned Monday in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court on counts of attempted murder and battery. Price, 21, is being held at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola following his recapture, but he appeared in person wearing an orange jumpsuit as Criminal District Judge Kimya Holmes ordered him to be held without bail.