Every judge serving on the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court has recused themselves from the criminal case against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, creating another extraordinary development in one of the state’s highest-profile legal battles. The recusals were formally transmitted to the Louisiana Supreme Court by Orleans Criminal District Court Chief Judge Juana Lombard. In the letter, the judges asked the high court to appoint an outside judge to preside over t

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is one step closer to becoming Louisiana’s next United States Senator after a decisive victory in Saturday’s Republican runoff election. With President Donald Trump’s endorsement and strong support across the state, Letlow defeated State Treasurer John Fleming to secure the Republican nomination for the seat being vacated by Sen. Bill Cassidy. She won with approximately 57% of the vote, carrying much of the state and further cementing her status as