Fugitive Antoine Massey Enters Orleans Sheriff Race, Promises to Catch Himself Within First 100 Days in Office
Still at large but polling higher than the current sheriff, Antoine Massey has officially entered the Orleans Parish sheriff’s race. His platform? Fixing the same system he broke out of—and pledging to catch himself “within the first 100 days in office.”
Mayor Claims Canada Trip Was Response to Tip About Orleans Jail Escapee Spotted Near Convention Center
Mayor Cantrell says her trip to Canada wasn’t a vacation—it was a “rapid-response mission” after receiving an anonymous tip about a fugitive near a Toronto convention center. She declined to alert authorities, claiming, “I had my city-issued binoculars. I was ready.”
Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy, Asks Him to Drop Diss Track on Letitia James
Former President Donald Trump stunned the political world again—this time by pardoning rapper NBA YoungBoy and immediately asking him to “spit some heat” aimed at New York Attorney General Letitia James, one of Trump’s most persistent legal adversaries.
Edwards Seeks Senate Seat, Promises Seamless Transition from Local Irrelevance to National Irrelevance
Former Governor John Bel Edwards confirmed his U.S. Senate bid this week, vowing to deliver the same level of quiet, forgettable leadership that marked his time in Louisiana politics.
May Day Protest At State Capitol Hijacked by Group Demanding Bigger Chicken Strips at Cane’s
The protest started with chants against authoritarianism and ended with handmade signs demanding full-sized chicken fingers. While some came to challenge Trump-era policies, most left questioning how Cane’s manages to charge $11 for what one marcher called “two and a half glorified chicken crayons.”
LA Governor’s Mansion to Be Rebuilt in Mississippi After Insurance Renewal Hits All-Time High
Louisiana officials confirmed plans to relocate the Governor’s Mansion to Woodville, Mississippi, citing skyrocketing insurance costs and a flood risk so high it required evacuation drills. A spokesperson said the move was necessary to avoid “financial ruin,” adding that Woodville offers better drainage — and easier access to Illusions, the town’s lone gentleman’s club.
Migrant Disappears from Wisconsin Courthouse, Judge Suggests “Maybe He Just Needed Some Air”
A Massachusetts courthouse found itself under scrutiny after a migrant mysteriously slipped out during a hearing, allegedly with the quiet approval of the presiding judge. ICE agents scrambled to locate the missing individual, while courthouse staff largely shrugged. Officials are now reviewing whether future hearings should include escape drills as part of standard courtroom procedure.
New Orleans Mayor Warns Council: ‘If I Can’t Travel I’ll be Here Running the City’
The City Council thought reining in travel expenses would fix things. Instead, they might have accidentally triggered something far worse: LaToya Cantrell working a full week in New Orleans.
Landry Begins Insurance Overhaul with Task Force to Study Why Nothing Ever Gets Overhauled
A 17-member committee has been formed to investigate why insurance reform never happens. Naturally, the first step is hiring consultants to explain why previous consultants were ineffective.
Louisiana Legislature Promises Action This Session, Just Not the Kind That Helps Anyone
The 2025 Louisiana legislative session opened with a promise of action—mostly involving commemorative license plates, symbolic bills, and a remarkable refusal to address anything remotely useful for the average taxpayer.
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.
Louisiana Unveils New Insurance Strategy: Just Keep Talking About It Until Voters Die
Louisiana officials unveiled their newest plan to address skyrocketing insurance: talk about it in endless loops until voters either forget, move away, or die trying to afford their auto premiums.
‘Hands Off’ Protest Ends Early After Protesters Realize They’ve Been Yelling at Capitol Groundskeeper for 45 Minutes, Not Landry
A small protest dubbed “Hands Off” ended early after demonstrators realized they’d been passionately addressing a man trimming hedges. No policy changes were made, but the azaleas reportedly looked phenomenal.
Jeff Landry Finalizes Plan with Insurance Commissioner to Bring Reduced Premiums to Millions
Governor Jeff Landry just announced a sweeping deal to lower insurance premiums across Louisiana—just days after his amendments got shellacked at the polls. Could this finally be the win voters have waited 30 years for?
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.
After Years of Outrage, Louisiana Democrats Try Gerrymandering and Instantly Approve
The DNC says it’s not gerrymandering—it’s “Boundary Liberation.” Their new Louisiana map may look like a Roomba had a meltdown, but officials insist it was drawn with fairness, equity, and just a little political ambition.
Mayor Cantrell Asks School Board if They’ll Take a Post-Dated $10 Million Check for Payment
After being ordered to pay $10 million to the Orleans Parish School Board, Mayor LaToya Cantrell reportedly handed over a post-dated check, reassuring officials, “Y’all don’t run that yet, I’m waiting on my taxes to hit, k?” The school board is still considering its options.
EBR Parish Prison Inmates Request Transfer to Mosquito Control Facility, Citing Better Living Conditions
Baton Rouge inmates are demanding a transfer—not to another prison, but to the city’s high-tech mosquito control facility, which boasts air conditioning, working plumbing, and walls that don’t threaten to collapse. “Must be nice to be a can of pesticide,” one inmate said.
Secret Service No Longer Required to Carry Narcan After Hunter Biden’s Security Detail Gets the Axe
With Hunter Biden’s Secret Service detail officially cut, agents no longer have to carry Narcan “just in case.” Insiders say the biggest cost savings won’t be from medical supplies—but from emergency dry cleaning and last-minute hotel damage deposits.
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.
Trump to Ukraine: ‘You Can Pay for Weapons with Trump NFTs, Very Valuable!’
In what might be the boldest financial strategy since Trump Steaks, former President Donald Trump has proposed that Ukraine pay for U.S. military aid using Trump NFTs. While President Zelenskyy was reportedly ‘unimpressed,’ insiders claim Putin is considering investing—just in case they skyrocket in value.
Al Green Responds to Censure by Holding Up an Uno Reverse Card on House Floor
In a stunning act of defiance, Rep. Al Green held up an Uno Reverse card after his censure, leaving Congress bewildered and questioning if House rules allowed for such a move.
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.