Cassidy Pulls Plug on Radio Appearance, Blames Technical Difficulties With His Backbone
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy abruptly canceled a promised hour-long interview with Moon Griffon, citing “technical difficulties with his backbone.” Griffon rejected Cassidy’s fallback offer of 10 minutes, comparing it to “a crawfish boil without crawfish.” Voters are left wondering if Cassidy’s spine was ever operational.
Senator Duplessis Declares Crisis After State Left with Only 98.5% of Its National Guard
Senator Royce Duplessis has declared Louisiana “in crisis” after Governor Landry sent 135 Guardsmen to D.C. leaving only 98.5% of the Guard at home. Critics say Duplessis may be the first politician in history to treat basic math as a natural disaster.
Governor Landry Condemns LSU Twerk Performance After Accidentally Streaming It 47 Times
Governor Jeff Landry slammed LSU’s “degenerate” twerk performance, though insiders say he accidentally streamed the routine 47 times. Staff claim he called each replay “necessary research,” leaving critics to wonder if his moral outrage had less to do with decency and more to do with his viewing habits.
Entergy Partners With Meta for Power; Will Add $4.99 Surcharge Per Facebook Friend Request to Customer Bills
Louisiana residents may soon pay $4.99 every time they accept or send a Facebook friend request. Entergy announced the new fee as part of its deal to power Meta’s data center, describing the charge as vital to “emotional bandwidth recovery” and “keeping tech billionaires comfortable.”
Central Greenlights Surf Lake, Considers Gondola System for Sullivan Road Traffic
Central is going big: first a surf lake, now a gondola system over Sullivan Road. Officials say it’ll ease traffic, critics say it’ll look like Disney World on discount. Either way, it’s happening feasibility studies already underway.
LSU Hires Indicted Developer For Arena Project After Struggling To Find One With Felony Warrants
City leaders defend the move as “perfectly on brand” for Louisiana. The arena is set to include a “Jury Deliberation Suite” for VIPs, and opening night will bring out everyone from ex-mayors to celebrity athletes with pending charges.
Denham Springs Says Ice Cream Parlor Too Holy for Liquor License, Not Holy Enough For Tax Exemption
Denham Springs ruled Mustard Seed Creamery is a church for blocking booze, but a business when it’s time to collect taxes.
Indian Shrimp Hit with Tariff; Local Shrimpers Shocked to Learn Feds Actually Helped Them
Louisiana shrimpers were stunned this week after a rare sighting: government policy that actually helped them. Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian shrimp imports could mark the first meaningful boost to the state’s struggling shrimp industry in years.
Orleans DA Recruits Fired Jail Deputies, Citing “Unmatched Experience in Emptying Jails”
After two deputies were fired for mistakenly releasing an inmate, DA Jason Williams quickly recruited them for a new unit within his office. The “Accelerated Release Taskforce” is designed to fast-track freedom for suspects before formal charges even materialize an approach Williams calls “efficient, if nothing else.”
New Roads PD Clarifies ‘Guns for Cash’ Program Wasn’t Meant for Department-Issued Weapons
A fired officer claims he thought the city’s “Guns for Cash” program applied to everyone—especially those with easy access to the inventory. City Hall has since clarified: it does not.
State Rep Kyle Green Jr. Wins ‘Worst Take Your Kids to Work Day’ Performance by a Landslide
State Rep. Kyle Green Jr. turned Take Your Kids to Work Day into a crash course—literally—landing himself in jail after a DWI arrest with his children in the car.
NOLA Council Approves Road Repair Plan After Accidentally Clicking ‘Accept All’ on Budget Proposal
The New Orleans City Council accidentally approved a $2 billion, multi-decade road plan after clicking “Accept All” on a shared budget doc. The plan includes street repairs, new task forces, and a consultant called The Asphalt Whisperer. Officials say it’s “probably fine.”
Gordon McKernan Launches Children’s Book Series to Skirt Potential Advertising Limit
Baton Rouge’s favorite billboard lawyer isn’t letting a little thing like an advertising crackdown slow him down. Gordon McKernan’s new children’s book series aims to teach kids the one thing school won’t: who to call when disaster strikes the jungle gym.
Morris Bart Questions High Insurance Rates While Standing on Literal Pile of Settlement Checks
Morris Bart took to social media to speak about high insurance rates—while standing on a pile of checks tall enough to qualify as a traffic hazard. Some say irony isn’t dead, it’s just very well compensated.
Greenstein Returns as Landry’s Health Secretary, Promises to Be ‘Less Indictable’ This Time
Bruce Greenstein, who once left his state post under a cloud of indictment, is back—because in Louisiana, redemption means rehiring the guy who already knows where the contracts are buried.
Landry Freezes Hiring, Tells Agencies to “Just Google How to Do Everything”
In a move sure to confuse both bureaucrats and IT departments, Jeff Landry has partnered with Google—well, used Google—to slash hiring costs. Staff are now told to “just search it” when facing emergencies.
NOLA Mayor’s Travel Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Under the “Treat Yo’ Self” Clause
A New Orleans judge ruled Mayor Cantrell’s travel privileges are constitutionally protected under what some are calling the “Treat Yo’ Self” clause. Council members are furious, and the mayor is reportedly booking a “healing retreat” already.
‘No Crawfish is Illegal’: Group Demands Amnesty for Imported Crawfish in Louisiana
After a vendor was caught selling imported crawfish, activists are demanding sanctuary pots and crawfish amnesty. Governor Landry is cracking down with “Crawfish Patrol Units.” You’ll never look at a boil the same way again.
After $955K Deficit, LSU’s Athletic Director Named Finalist for Louisiana State Government Finance Award
From spending SEC money like it’s Monopoly cash to being honored for it by the state, LSU’s athletic department just reminded everyone why Louisiana’s unofficial motto is “It’s not broken, it’s tradition.”
State Legislators Suggest City-Parish Takeover of CATS, Citing Their Expertise in Going Nowhere
Local leaders promise big transit upgrades, starting with the important stuff—like a new logo and committee meetings. The only physical improvement so far? A brand-new bus stop surrounded by caution tape and bulldozers.
Baker School Board Sues BESE: We Don’t Need Your Help Running These Schools Into the Ground
The Baker School Board has filed a lawsuit against BESE, citing concerns that any state intervention might accidentally lead to improvement. “Our parents expect a certain level of dysfunction, and we intend to deliver.”
New Orleans Officials Warn ‘No Alcohol Reimbursements’ Could Cripple City’s Bribe Negotiations
The New Orleans City Council may finally cut off taxpayer-funded booze tabs, a move some say will cripple deal-making. “We might actually have to govern sober,” one official muttered.
Mayor Cantrell Declares D.C. a Suburb of New Orleans to Circumvent Travel Ban
Facing a travel ban, Mayor Cantrell found a loophole—simply redefining Washington, D.C. as part of New Orleans. Meanwhile, locals worry DA Jason Williams might start dropping charges for Congress members.
CATS Strike Ends, Officials Still Recommend Leaving for Work a Day Early
After striking for better wages and conditions, CATS drivers have returned—but with fewer buses running than ever, some passengers wonder if the strike ever really ended. Meanwhile, customer service remains unavailable, as the hotline operators are still waiting for a bus to get to work.
Senator Cassidy’s 2026 Plan: Hope Opponent is Somehow Even Worse
Senator Bill Cassidy’s 2026 re-election strategy? Hoping his opponent is worse. With voters frustrated by both parties, Cassidy’s campaign leans on the motto: “The Devil You Know.” Will it work?
Buc-ee’s Unveils $82M Travel Center Plan—State Officials Wonder If It’s Too Late to Ask for a Loan
Buc-ee’s is investing $82 million in Lafayette, leaving Louisiana officials wondering if they can borrow some cash to fix crumbling roads. At this point, the beaver might be the state’s best planner.
CATS Strike Enters Day 3 – Baton Rouge Residents Still Waiting to Be Affected
Officials say they are working toward a resolution, but at this point, they’re also considering just quietly removing the entire bus system and seeing if anyone even notices.
Governor Mandates Live Beavers at Every Louisiana Buc-ee’s, Citing Lifelong Love for Them
Governor Jeff Landry has mandated a live beaver at every Buc-ee’s in Louisiana, citing his deep, lifelong passion for beavers—one that started in college and only grew stronger.