Louisiana
Louisiana judge won't block vote count for Amendments 1, 3 in March 29 election
A district judge won’t stand in the way of votes being counted in a legal challenge to two of four amendments to Louisiana’s Constitution that appear on Saturday’s ballot, but said the case can otherwise move forward.
The case, brought this month by several voter plaintiffs and the group Voice of the Experienced — which is led by formerly incarcerated people — largely objects to processes by which Amendments 1 and 3 made it to voters. It alleges lawmakers violated procedures laid out by the state constitution.
The lawsuit names Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry as a defendant. The Louisiana attorney general’s office has filed to intervene in the case.
As part of the suit, the plaintiffs asked Judge William Jorden to temporarily block votes from being counted or the amendments from taking effect. Jorden denied that request at a hearing in Baton Rouge Tuesday, saying he was not inclined to order such a block “at this 11th hour.”
But “I do believe that the constitutionality needs to be addressed, absolutely, 100%,” the judge added. Jorden did not take a position on the merits of the case, but left it open to continue for further review.
Amendment 1 concerns specialty courts and discipline for out-of-state attorneys. Amendment 3 deals with the process by which teenagers ages 14-16 can be criminally charged as adults. More on the amendments can be read here.
Here’s what we know about each amendment and how various organizations and advocacy groups feel about them.
Tuesday’s hearing primarily dealt with arguments around the request to temporarily block votes, with an attorney for the secretary of state’s office arguing that stopping the count at this point would only cause confusion and turmoil.
“You’ve messed up the administrators of the election, you’ve messed up voters, you’ve messed up everybody,” the attorney, Celia Cangelosi, said.
Going forward, some discussions of affidavits already entered into the case and other filings suggest it will wade into discussions of arcane legislative protocol. Those include the allegations around the constitutionality of the amendments.
In addition to procedural concerns, the suit contends, in part, that Amendment 1 violates a principle called the “single object” rule — essentially, that it is trying to do more than is permitted without being a revision of a full constitutional article.
This is the second lawsuit brought against the amendments up for a vote this month. Last week, Louisiana’s Supreme Court tossed a lawsuit that took aim at Amendment 2, a change concerning the tax code and teacher pay that has generated public interest.
The Louisiana Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block a constitutional amendment–which would change the state’s tax code and raise teacher pay–from appearing on the March 29 ballot.
The case against Amendments 1 and 3 now continues in the same courtroom, with the goal of invalidating them. If voters don’t sign off on the amendments, however, it would likely be moot.
This story was produced by the Gulf States Newsroom, a collaboration between Mississippi Public Broadcasting, WBHM in Alabama, WWNO and WRKF in Louisiana and NPR.
BATON ROUGE (KNOE) – Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is accusing Governor Jeff Landry of interfering with the state Senate race, which Fleming is a part of.
Fleming took to social media to accuse Landry of working “behind the scenes” to get Congresswoman Julia Letlow elected to the Senate.
According to Fleming, Dr. Ralph Abraham offered him the position of Deputy Director of the CDC shortly before announcing he was stepping down. Fleming said he politely declined.
A week later, news broke that Abraham is now leading Letlow’s Senate campaign.
“We know that Jeff has been heavily lobbying the Trump campaign team for the endorsement, he is pressuring the Republican Party of Louisiana and the Republican Executive Committees to support and endorse Letlow as well,” Fleming wrote on Facebook. “And, he is personally calling his donors to raise big money to save the Letlow campaign.
Landry formally endorsed Letlow for the U.S. Senate on March 4. Letlow also has the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
“We need a warrior who stands with the President to Make America Great. And there’s no greater warrior than a Louisiana mom,” Landry wrote on Facebook.
Fleming continued his commentary, asking when Landry will stop interfering with the state’s Senate race.
“Who is best to decide who represents you in Washington? Jeff Landry, or YOU?” Fleming asked.
Also in the heated race is incumbent Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Party primary elections in Louisiana are set for May 16, 2026.
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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 3 drawing
07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 3 drawing
6-8-3
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 3 drawing
3-6-7-4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from March 3 drawing
0-8-3-2-0
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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:
- 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).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- 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.
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Brother of Louisiana mayor accused of raping 16-year-old has a hauntingly similar criminal past
The brother of Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts — accused of raping her son’s teenage friend — is facing child sex crimes of his own.
Brandon Lee Roberts, 39, was accused of raping a teen girl and assaulting a young woman over the course of several years, KALB reported.
The alleged sexual abuse began when one of the victims was as young as 13, according to Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.
He was arrested in October.
That comes years after his big sister – ex-mayor of DeRidder, 43-year-old Misty Roberts – allegedly got hot and heavy with her son’s 16-year-old friend at a drunken party at their home.
Roberts was allegedly caught in the tryst by her own kids.
She was arrested months later, and is currently on trial for rape charges.
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