Millions of Americans whose livelihoods depend on the function and funding of federal operations would be halted if Congress does not reach an agreement.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has canceled the redrawing of Louisiana’s congressional districts that was scheduled to begin Oct. 3, adding another delay to the efforts of Black voters to gain equitable representation.
Louisiana officials plan to move incarcerated girls held in state custody out of a north Louisiana detention center before Saturday, bringing an abrupt end to an arrangement with the facility that has been in place for 15 years.
In Marksville, the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana was awarded a multi-million dollar grant earlier this month to provide new housing for tribal families.