In roughly three-fourths of Louisiana parishes, deaths have begun to outnumber births. That's a major warning sign for the labor force, economy and general health of communities throughout the state.

Louisiana's population is shrinking. Large cities — with the exception of Lafayette — and parishes hammered by Hurricane Ida have taken the hardest hits, leading to an overall population ...

Map: These Louisiana parishes are home to the most excessive drinkers, study finds by: Addy Bink, Mike Smith. Posted: Oct 15, 2023 / 10:18 AM CDT. Updated: Oct 15, 2023 / 11:53 AM CDT.

Louisiana's population is shrinking. Large cities — with the exception of Lafayette — and parishes hammered by Hurricane Ida have taken the hardest hits, leading to an overall population ...