WASHINGTON, D.C. (WAFB) – The U.S. Supreme Court denied a motion to recall its decision on Louisiana’s congressional map, making its ruling final.

The high court is sticking to its decision from last week to throw out the state’s current voting map. The ruling struck down a map that featured two majority-Black districts.

Gov. Jeff Landry canceled the congressional race due to the court’s decision, despite mail-in ballots and early voting. Several lawsuits have been filed to reverse the governor’s executive order. As of May 5, more than 128,000 votes have been cast early, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

The state Senate is expected to start discussing a new map on Friday.

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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at May 5, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 5 drawing

12-22-50-51-55, Mega Ball: 10

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 5 drawing

6-2-4

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 5 drawing

3-1-9-4

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 5 drawing

7-7-0-4-2

Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.

By mail, follow these instructions:

1. Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
2. Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
3. Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
4. Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.

Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:

Louisiana Lottery Headquarters

555 Laurel Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:

555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.

When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?

• Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
• Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
• Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
• Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.

Future Use of Energy in Louisiana is doubling down on early-stage energy innovation, awarding nearly $1.2 million to six startups in its second round of proof-of-concept funding.

The grants are designed to help companies bridge the gap between research and commercialization, often one of the toughest hurdles in scaling new technology. The awardees must complete their project within a year of receiving their award. 

The latest recipients span a range of emerging sectors critical to Louisiana’s energy future, including carbon utilization, LNG infrastructure, carbon capture, waste-to-value systems and green hydrogen. Projects include a carbon dioxide-based chemical production process, a cryogenic valve for extreme conditions and a biomass gasification system aimed at hydrogen production.

“These startups aren’t just advancing energy innovation—they’re helping build a stronger Louisiana,” said Stephen Loys, director of technology commercialization for FUEL. “We’re excited to support them as they turn their ideas into market-ready solutions.”

Here’s a full list of startups and their projects:

• Renovigo Chemicals: Utilizing carbon dioxide in the production of propylene and acrylonitrile
• Westfield Fluid Controls, Inc.: The Cryogenic Cam Butterfly Valve: A specialized fluid control device
• Eray Geophysical: Diffraction seismic software for subsurface fracture detection in carbon capture and storage
• EcoGlobe: Turning waste into value
• NovaSpark Energy: Gridless on-demand power for reliable energy always
• Waste to Energy Systems LLC: Biomass gasification system for green hydrogen production

Backed by the National Science Foundation and Louisiana Economic Development, the program is part of a broader push to position the state as a hub for next-generation energy technologies while accelerating startup growth and private investment.

Read the full announcement.