BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in Louisiana will no longer be able to buy certain food items using benefits starting Feb. 18, 2026.

Louisiana is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi River System and the Gulf of Mexico. Its location and biodiversity attracted various indigenous groups thousands of years before Europeans arrived in the 17th century.

Louisiana’s state government website provides a gateway to services provided by the executive, legislative and judicial branches.

Louisiana, constituent state of the United States of America. It is delineated from its neighbors—Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the west—by both natural and man-made boundaries. The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south. The capital is Baton Rouge.

The State of Louisiana is located in the Gulf Coast (Deep South) region of the South-Central United States. Louisiana shares its borders with the State of Texas in the west, with Arkansas in the north, and with Mississippi in the east.

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges in 2021, has lost his Republican primary in Louisiana, as two challengers who had aligned with Trump advanced...

Immerse yourself in our rich history and vibrant culture, from the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail and scenic state parks to diverse museums and outdoor adventures.

Facts about Louisiana, including the capital, number of electoral votes, state symbols, iconic local foods, popular tourist attractions, famous people, sports teams, fun facts, and more.

From the River Parishes running for 120 miles along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Acadiana (also known as Cajun Country or the French Louisiana region), we tasked Louisiana locals with scouring the state for its most awe-inspiring, gorgeous spots.