Louisiana

One dead, several hurt in shooting at Louisiana mall

One person killed and five injured after gunfire erupts during a dispute at a Baton Rouge mall. Five suspects are in custody.

Louisiana shooting:

Seven of the dead were the gunman’s own children

Gunman in domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which left eight children dead, identified as Shamar Elkins.

Horrific mass shooting:

8 children murdered in Louisiana

Eight children ages 1 to 14 are killed in Shreveport mass shooting; suspect dies after police chase as investigators work to determine a motive.

Louisiana wins appeal to display Ten Commandments in classrooms

Federal appeals court rules that Louisiana can enforce a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, despite challenges from civil rights groups.

Louisiana appeals ruling blocking Ten Commandments displays

Louisiana asks federal appeals court to uphold its right to display the Ten Commandments in public schools, citing America’s religious heritage.

Louisiana:

Lawmakers demand answers on Oct. 7 terrorist found living in US

Louisiana Republicans demand answers after Hamas terror suspect Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi was found living in the US, allegedly entering under Biden’s border policy and concealing affiliations on his visa.

FBI arrests October 7th terrorist living in Louisiana

FBI arrests Gaza native Mahmoud Al-Muhtadi, accused of joining Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and entering the US on a fraudulent visa. He lived in Louisiana and faces charges of terrorism support and visa fraud.

Louisiana State Representative:

'Israel has right to live in heart of Biblical homeland'

Louisiana State Representative Michael Bayham visited the Binyamin Regional Council and expressed his support for the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Court hears appeal in Louisiana's Ten Commandments law

US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments in case centered on a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The plaintiffs include three Jewish families.

Federal judge:

Louisiana's 'Ten Commandments' law unconstitutional

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments.

Agreement reached:

Louisiana to delay implementing Ten Commandments requirement

Louisiana to delay implementing a requirement that the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the state’s public school classrooms until at least November, according to agreement approved by federal judge.

House Speaker:

'I support Louisiana's Ten Commandments law'

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he supports Louisiana’s new law mandating the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms, says he thinks the law will survive legal challenges.

Louisiana: Nine families sue to challenge Ten Commandments law

Jewish parents join lawsuit challenging Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools.

Louisiana first state to mandate 10 Commandments in classrooms

Additional states have similar bills in the wings, as civil groups claim requirement 'unconstitutional' due to 'violating separation of church and state.'

Binyamin Council helps promote US law against antisemitism

Over the past few months a team headed by Binyamin Regional Council Governor and Yesha Council Chair Israel Ganz has worked with US Congressmen, and senior state officials to promote laws against antisemitism. The latest resolution passed in Louisiana this month.

2024 US elections:

Biden and Trump win Louisiana primaries

Biden and Trump collect more delegates after already having clinched their party nominations.

Antisemitic banner found hanging on Louisiana overpass

Motorist who found banner removes it and throws it in dumpster but whoever was behind hateful display may not face justice.

Federal judge blocks Biden's vaccine mandate

Federal judge in Louisiana issues nationwide preliminary injunction against Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

In wake of Ida: Louisiana facing severe electricity shortages

Hurricane Ida was one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, with residents of southern Louisiana fleeing in the thousands.

Louisiana reinstates indoor mask mandate

Order will require all individuals 5 years of age and up to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.

A bill mandating Holocaust education? Not so fast

When Holocaust education meets critical race theory: A partisan history debate unfolds in Louisiana.

Louisiana GOP censures Senator who voted to impeach Trump

Executive committee of Republican Party of Louisiana votes to censure Sen. Bill Cassidy over Trump impeachment vote.

GOP Congressman-elect dies from COVID days before taking office

Luke Letlow, who was elected for the 5th District US House seat in Louisiana, dies at age 41 from complications related to COVID-19.

Watch: Chemical fire at Louisiana plant

Chemical fire erupts at Westlake, Louisiana, manufacturing plant due to Hurricane Laura. Officials: Fire is 'a hazardous material incident.'

Two Louisiana synagogues catch fire

One synagogue destroyed, another damaged in two separate fires in southern Louisiana.

Louisiana man arrested for 2018 attack on local synagogue

Man who sprayed swastikas ant anti-Semitic messages on a synagogue is arrested.

Hurricane Barry downgraded to tropical storm

National Weather Service warns flooding caused by Barry still presents life-threatening danger.

Louisiana won't do business with BDS supporters

Louisiana becomes 25th US state to pass anti-BDS legislation.

Trump to Harvey victims: You're going to have what you need

President Donald Trump promises that federal cash for storm-ravaged areas will arrive quickly.

GOP nets 52nd Senate seat in weekend runoff election

Republican John Kennedy crushes Democrat Foster Campbell in runoff election in Louisiana.

Jewish groups mobilize in Baton Rouge to aid flood victims

Baton Rouge's small Jewish community focusing on helping flood victims.

Federations open fund drive for Louisiana flood victims

North America's Jewish federations seeking donations to assist in providing relief to victims of flooding in southern Louisiana.

Trump visits Louisiana, Obama pencils it in for Tuesday

Republican nominee Donald Trump visited the state destroyed by flooding on Friday. Rival Clinton has no plans to visit the ravaged state.

Baton Rouge Jews pray, raise funds for flood victims

Baton Rouge’s Chabad House launches emergency fundraising campaign for thousands of people affected by massive floods in Louisiana.

Former KKK leader David Duke to run for Senate

David Duke who endorsed Trump announces he will run for Senate in Louisiana.

Baton Rouge shooter identified as Gavin Long, 29

29-year-old Gavin Long carried out Baton Rouge shooting on his birthday, law enforcement sources say.

Three police officers killed in Louisiana shooting

Latest attack on US police officers sees gunmen open fire on Baton Rouge police station; two attackers still at large.

Three Dead, Seven Injured in Louisiana Movie Theater Shooting

'Lone wolf' gunman sprays packed theater with bullets during showing of the movie 'Trainwreck.' Gov: 'This is an awful night for Louisiana.'

Super Bowl Sunday Kosher Food Ready? Check. Chabad Ready

As U.S. citizens prepare for the ancient American rituals involved in “Super Bowl Sunday,” a Chabad rabbi says the kosher food is ready.

Hurricane Isaac Makes Second Landfall Over Louisiana

Hurricane Isaac made a second landfall in the wee hours of Wednesday morning over Port Fourchon, Louisiana, leaving 400,000 without power.