Louisiana settles $45M lawsuits against CVS and its PBM over deceptive practices, funding pharmacy reform and fraud efforts.

A major water main break in New Orleans on Feb. 23, 2026, triggered flooding, low pressure, and a citywide boil water advisory, disrupting schools, courts, and daily life.

Louisiana sued rapper Boosie Badazz for falsely using a student’s name and image in a for-profit concert, claiming it misled the public about a charity scholarship.

Two died and two others were critically injured in a head-on crash on Louisiana Highway 1 near Shreveport on February 24, 2026.

Minnesota ranks sixth-least sinful in U.S., per WalletHub study, excelling in most moral categories despite low laziness ranking.

Toadies release "The Charmer," a song about self-esteem struggles, from their upcoming album recorded with engineer Steve Albini, who died in 2024.

Dr. Ralph Abraham, CDC’s second-in-command, is resigning due to family reasons, ending a controversial tenure marked by opposition to COVID-19 mandates.

Louisiana proposes raising minimum wage to match future federal increases, with automatic adjustments and stronger enforcement starting in 2027.

A wildfire near Lacombe forced closure of part of I-12 due to smoke, but no homes or injuries are threatened as of Feb. 23, 2026.

A 65-year-old man died in a Louisiana jail cell; cause is under investigation.