Louisiana Marijuana News
Louisiana launching medical marijuana after years of waiting
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is becoming the first Deep South state to dispense medical marijuana on Tuesday, four years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access to therapeutic ...
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
A new order signed by President Donald Trump’s acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will make state-licensed medical marijuana a less dangerous drug at the federal level. The order moves licensed ...
The cannabis CEO behind a $2.1 billion sale bets again, but smaller
At Arizona-based Story Cannabis, Jason Vedadi is betting on assured profit over massive footprint as federal marijuana ...
TurnKey Grass Releases Bermuda Grass Dormancy Guide for Louisiana Homeowners Ahead of Spring Green-Up Season
NEW ORLEANS, LA - July 22, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - TurnKey Grass, a sod installation and lawn care company serving ...
EBRSO: Months-long drug investigation leads to arrests, seizure of fentanyl, guns and cash
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says a months-long drug trafficking investigation led to arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, firearms, cash, and other drugs.
Arrests made in Livingston Parish drug investigation
Three people were arrested after a Livingston Parish drug bust led to the seizure of crack cocaine, marijuana and a gun.
Man charged with 4th DWI after vehicle crashes in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge man was charged with DWI for the fourth time as his BAC% came back almost three times the legal limit.
Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much‑needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug
When the U.S. Department of Justice moved to reclassify medical marijuana to a Schedule III drug on April 23, 2026, it set the stage for a vast amount of medical research that has been hobbled for ...
State AGs challenge Trump admin medical marijuana shift
The attorneys general of Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration's recent reclassification of medical marijuana. In a petition filed May ...
Family Focus: Louisiana moms, women use medical marijuana for anxiety, pain, sleep
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — More women, especially moms, are opening up about using medical marijuana, not recreationally ...
Louisiana pulls out of marijuana reclassification lawsuit against Trump administration
Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a petition Friday with the federal court in Washington, D.C., to pull Louisiana out of a case that her counterparts in Nebraska and Indiana had brought against the U ...
Louisiana widening access to medical marijuana under new law
More Louisiana residents will have access to medical marijuana under a significant expansion of the state's therapeutic cannabis program that was signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards. The changes ...
Having seasonal allergies? Why pollen hits Louisiana so hard
The first day of spring, March 20, is almost here, yet Louisiana is already experiencing copious amounts of pollen that trigger seasonal allergies. When pollen will reach it's peak depends on the area ...
When does allergy season start in Louisiana? First pollen already here
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While spring brings blooming flowers and leafy tress, it also brings copious amounts of pollen that trigger seasonal allergies.
When does allergy season start in Louisiana? First pollen already here
While spring brings blooming flowers and leafy tress, it also brings copious amounts of pollen that trigger seasonal allergies. When pollen will reach it's peak depends on the area, however, tree ...
Arrests made in Livingston Parish drug investigation
Three people were arrested after a Livingston Parish drug bust led to the seizure of crack cocaine, marijuana and a gun.
State-licensed medical marijuana reclassified. Is it legal in Florida now?
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. administration has reclassified marijuana products licensed by states as less-dangerous substances, the biggest change in ...
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
A new order signed by President Donald Trump’s acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will make state-licensed medical marijuana a less dangerous drug at the federal level. The order moves licensed ...
New Orleans police chief says rats are munching on marijuana evidence: ‘They're all high'
Rats have gotten into confiscated pot at New Orleans' aging police headquarters, munching the evidence as the building is taken over by mold and cockroaches, said the city's police chief. “The rats ...
New Orleans approves measures to decriminalize marijuana use
NEW ORLEANS — City leaders in New Orleans have approved measures to end penalties for people found with small amounts of cannabis. The City Council on Thursday passed several agenda items to end the ...