Louisiana, Ohio, Kansas and West Virginia sued to block illegal immigrants from being counted when apportioning congressional seats and electoral votes.

Five rescues were made in the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area at the mouth of the Mississippi River, and two were 55 miles northwest at Henderson Lake, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said. Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area is described as a “ 140,000-acre maze. ”

A record-setting snowstorm along the Gulf Coast has Louisiana officials worried people unaccustomed to the cold might overreact in ways that could get them killed. Hence, a strange warning was issued during the storm: Don’t invite alligators, bears and other wildlife into your home.

Kansas' attorney general is part of a lawsuit seeking to change the U.S. Census in 2030 to help the state avoid losing one of its four U.S. House seats.

A joint investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and other local agencies revealed the man was handing off the stolen checks to be cashed. Surveillance video also captured someone in a white Toyota Camry stealing checks from mailboxes, according to authorities.

A concerning one at that, if he medicals come up clean, Morrison could be a top cornerback in the NFL within three years. He'll be 21 years old during the 2025 season, his dad played in the NFL and his film translates.

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Since the first U.S. Census in 1790, counts that include both citizens and noncitizens have been used in the census and no count has left out residents due to immigration status.

Texas State faces the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns after Tylan Pope scored 28 points in the Bobcats' 85-82 overtime win over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Arkansas State Red Wolves (10-7, 6-1 Sun Belt) at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (9-8, 4-3 Sun Belt) Lafayette, Louisiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana hosts Arkansas State after Tamiah Robinson scored 21 points in Louisiana's 81-73 loss to the Troy Trojans.

Kennesaw State faces the New Mexico State Aggies after Simeon Cottle scored 25 points in the Owls' 78-76 win against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Army at Holy Cross, 6 p.m. Boston U. at Navy, 7 p.m. George Washington at UMass, 7 p.m. Lafayette at Loyola (Md.), 7 p.m. Lehigh at American, 7 p.m. Xavier at St. John's, 7 p.m. Furman at VMI, 6 p.m.