WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump approved on Thursday Louisiana’s request for a major disaster declaration, which opens access to federal money to recover from last month’s winter storm.

President Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for nine northern Louisiana parishes that suffered the most damage during the severe winter storm that occurred Jan. 23-27 in which nine people died.

It's Louisiana baseball vs Maryland in game one of three of its weekend series. Follow along for live game updates from the Tigue.

A Red Flag Warning has been posted for Sunday across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi.

A Louisiana Republican Senate primary poll shows Treasurer John Fleming, Rep. Julia Letlow and incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in a tight race.

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Jaxon Olvera had 20 points in Louisiana's 67-54 victory over Texas State on Saturday. Olvera shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Ragin' Cajuns (10-19,

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said his state has successfully partnered with federal immigration enforcement during a meeting with President Donald Trump and other governors Friday.

The lawsuits were filed during a series of high-profile legal and political battles that pitted Murrill and Gov. Jeff Landry against the health care giant.