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Lousiana stories: 9 news summaries

Jindal Slams Anti-Mixed Marriage Judge

Governor calls for firing of Louisiana justice who denied couple marriage license

Oct 16, 09 11:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Gov. Bobby Jindal and other Louisiana officials say a justice of the peace who refuses to marry interracial couples should lose his job. "This is a clear violation of constitutional rights and federal and state law," Jindal said, calling for Keith Bardwell's case to be referred to a... More »

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Lousiana • Bobby Jindal • interracial marriage • justice of the peace • Keith Bardwell

(AP) - New Orleans is once again the US murder capital after briefly losing the title. Fresh FBI statistics show that with 64 killings per 100,000 people in 2008, New Orleans had the highest per-capita murder rate in the country, well ahead of second-place St. Louis, with 47 murders per 100,... More »

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Hurricane Katrina • New Orleans • crime • Lousiana • Baton Rouge • murder rate

(AP) - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called President Obama's plan to fix the economy "irresponsible" and certain to increase taxes and federal debt. "The way to lead is not to raise taxes and put more money and power in hands of Washington politicians," said Jindal, who gave the Republican... More »

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Republican Party • Lousiana • Bobby Jindal • governor • President Obama

 Economy Can't Spoil Mardi Gras

Revelers enter final day of festivities

Feb 24, 09 2:34 PM CST
(AP) - Partiers in New Orleans are taking one last chance to eat, drink, and be merry today before Lent. Tourism officials don't believe the economic downturn has dampened the mood at this year's Mardi Gras celebrations and say big crowds over the weekend and nearly full hotels bode well for the... More »

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New Orleans • Lousiana • party • Mardi Gras • Lent • parade • financial crisis

Jury Stuck on Britney's State

Traffic trial hinges on whether star counts as Californian or Louisianan

Oct 18, 08 4:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The jury in Britney Spear's traffic trial couldn't reach a verdict yesterday and has retired for the weekend to ponder whether the LA resident counts as a California girl, the Los Angeles Times reports. Spears' lawyer argues the singer, charged with driving without a valid California license, doesn't need one... More »

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Britney Spears • California • jury • driving • singer • Lousiana

Gustav Remains Dangerous, Jindal Warns

New Orleans residents shouldn't return yet, mayor cautions

Sep 2, 08 12:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hurricane Gustav is a tropical depression once more but it is still a “very serious storm,” Gov. Bobby Jindal said today. “We're not quite at halftime,” he cautioned, noting the massive power outages, tornadoes, and heavy rains plaguing the state. “There is a lot, lot... More »

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New Orleans • Ray Nagin • Lousiana • Bobby Jindal • Hurricane Gustav

How Jindal Traded Vishnu for Jesus

Hindu-born La. governor's conversion could help McCain

Jul 25, 08 1:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - When political observers talk about Bobby Jindal’s vice presidential credentials, they often mention that his devout Christian faith might sway the base. It’s a curious advantage for the Hindu-raised son of Punjabi immigrants, but Jindal’s conversion was the sincere product of a deep spiritual quest, the More »

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John McCain • Republican • Christianity • Lousiana • Bobby Jindal • conversion • running mate • vice presidential sweepstakes • Hinduism

Anti-Jena 6
Website Calls
for 'Justice'

Feds investigating hate site listing numbers, addresses of students

Sep 23, 07 4:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - The FBI is investigating a white supremacist site that listed the addresses and phone numbers of five of the so-called Jena Six, and “essentially called for their lynching,” the agency said yesterday. “These people need more than an investigation. They need protection,” Jesse Jackson told the... More »

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FBI • Jesse Jackson • race relations • Lousiana • white supremacism • Jena Six • noose

Bush: 'Better Days Are Ahead' for New Orleans

Two years after Katrina, president's visit met with skepticism, anger

Aug 29, 07 5:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - President Bush spoke at a New Orleans charter school today, commemorating the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and promising a "strong commitment" from the federal government to rebuilding the city. But many residents viewed the president's visit with skepticism, the NY Times reports, angered by what they see as... More »

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Hurricane Katrina • New Orleans • Mississippi • Lousiana • George W. Bush

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