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.

Map of COVID cases in Louisiana by parish. Below is a map of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. Click the red dots for details on active cases, confirmed cases and reported deaths in each parish.

Data: Vaisala Xweather; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Assumption Parish is the lightning capital of Louisiana, per weather data firm Vaisala Xweather. Why it matters: Aside from the immediate ...

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.