US: Two courts block deportation of Indian-origin man found innocent after 43 years in jail

Two separate courts in the United States have ordered immigration officials not to deport a man of Indian origin, who was found innocent in a murder case on October 2 after spending 43 years in jail in Pennsylvania, AP reported on Tuesday....

Hot Takes Galore in NFL Week 9 Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved up despite being on a bye after the top of the Power Rankings struggled this week. Meanwhile, there were changes in the rest of Florida. Miami fired general manager Chris Grier, while hybrid weapon Travis Hunter was...

Mean Green men’s basketball begins Daniyal Robinson era with 61-47 exhibition victory over Louisiana

North Texas men’s basketball showcased an entirely new roster and coaching staff on a high note Wednesday evening, defeating the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 61-47 in a home exhibition. Led by head coach Daniyal Robinson, all 12 players...

NFL trade tracker: Lions fail to make a deal on wild day of blockbusters

The Detroit Lions stayed put at the deadline. Ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Lions coach Dan Campbell said he wasn't anticipating his team to make many moves, if any at all, to acquire players and bolster the roster. And...

NFL Week 10 Power Rankings 2025: How all 32 teams stack up

Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season featured plenty of close finishes, including walk-off field goals by the Broncos and the Panthers as well as an overtime win by the Jaguars. There have been 14 walk-off field goals this season, which is the most...

The greatest of the great

Artist Peter Rindlisbacher depicts HMS St. Lawrence with other British warships on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812.[Peter Rindlisbacher] During the War of 1812, naval control of Lake Ontario was vital. An American victory on Lake Erie in...

Access local food resources during government shutdown

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, thousands of Louisiana residents are facing growing uncertainty about how they’ll put food on the table. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than...

New Orleans' Office of Nighttime Economy releases strategic plan to strengthen after-dark economy

The New Orleans Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, which acts as a liaison between city government and the bars, music venues, business owners and workers that make up the city's nightlife industry, on Monday released a nighttime economy...

Louisiana State Treasurer campaigns against Bill Cassidy for Senate seat

LOUISIANA, — Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is campaigning for the U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. Fleming, who previously served in the Trump administration, is positioning himself as a staunch...

7 Southern Snacks The Rest Of The Country Doesn't Know About

There's no doubt that Americans love to snack, no matter what part of the country they're in. According to a 2023 study published in the journal Nutrients, nine in 10 American adults consume at least one snack per day. But snacks play a special...

NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Eagles, Ravens make sensible moves while Colts, Cowboys take big swings

The NFL's trade deadline has come and gone. Many teams attempted to improve their rosters via trade market, some bad teams went for the addition-by-subtraction approach, some teams just stood pat, and two team truly took an enormous swing. Time...

Senate report details neglect in immigration detention centers, including in Baltimore

Key Takeaways: A Senate investigation led by Sen. Jon Ossoff uncovered over 80 credible cases of medical neglect in ICE detention centers nationwide. Detainees were denied insulin, proper meals and access to clean water, pointing to systemic...

Education and community feedback at La Plata Electric Association CommunityPowerX Night

Members got a chance to chat with LPEA board, learn about current state of power generation From left: Convergent Energy and Power Senior Vice President Katie Guerry, HydroWest CEO Sam Perry, Southwest Power Pool Vice President of Markets Carrie...

This New Orleans treat is rising up north in Cedar Rapids.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Southern treats are finding a new home up north. New restaurateurs Carl and Tammy Stewart are putting family recipes to use as their...

Panthers may be playoff contender after 7 straight seasons of missing postseason

CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has waited seven years for a playoff contender. He might finally have one after the Panthers’ 16-13 win over the heavily favored Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. The Packers came in...

Scoundrel's Joe Cash 'proud of the team' after receiving Michelin star

The inaugural Michelin Guide American South 2025 Ceremony was held in Greenville, South Carolina. Greenville's Scoundrel restaurant earned a prestigious one Michelin star rating. Ten restaurants across the American South received a one-star...

Louisiana Comic Cons: Meet Comic Creators At Peli Con 2026

Good news for comic con fans in Louisiana...Peli Con is officially gearing up for its fourth year. This will be the show's second year at the Anthony Dugas Recreation Center in Denham Springs, and it looks like they're putting together a big one...

Health Tip of the Week: Gen Z is drinking less, but still risking more, sponsored by Baton Rouge General

More young adults are skipping alcohol … good news for their livers and long-term health. But while fewer are sipping cocktails, more are reaching for vapes or marijuana. E-cigarettes are now the most-used tobacco product among young people, and...

Louisiana Legislature in Special Sesison: Congressional Maps on the Agenda

The political spotlight has pivoted sharply to Baton Rouge, where Louisiana lawmakers convened a critical special session. At stake is nothing less than the state's 2025 federal election calendar, as legislators race to outmaneuver a potential...

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Angers LSU Fans With Comments That Could Cost Team Chance At Landing Lane Kiffin

© Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has angered LSU fans. Over the weekend, Landry was instrumental in the firing of LSU head coach Brian Kelly after the team’s home loss to...