Two young girls were thrown from a Ferris wheel at a harvest festival in New Roads, Louisiana, according to multiple news outlets. Both remain hospitalized as authorities further investigate the incident.

Buc-ee’s is poised to begin construction on its very first Louisiana location in Ruston, marking a significant milestone for the state. A groundbreaking ceremony set for Friday officially launches what many see as a new era for roadside convenience and travel in the region.

Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is back in Louisiana, bringing new meaning to his homecoming. Once viewed mainly for his athletic promise, Boutte now shines as both a better teammate and a more mature individual, proving how far he has come.

Louisiana’s lone Planned Parenthood clinic closed on Tuesday, marking a significant moment for reproductive healthcare in the state. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more on this pivotal development.

Another Louisiana resident has died from the flesh-eating bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus. It is the fifth death in the state this year, according to health officials, who warn of the infection’s increasing prevalence.

A federal appeals court has chosen not to strike down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, spurring Louisiana officials to seek a stay. The state hopes the Supreme Court will resolve the matter in a related redistricting case scheduled for October.