LSU football coach Lane Kiffin asked his player leadership council whether they were okay with the Tigers signing returning fifth-year players to the roster this late into the preseason. Quarterback Sam Leavitt says the team leaders wanted their coach to do what he thought could make the team better. "We were all ...

With football season getting underway, Governor Jeff Landry is alerting the public about a new state law that makes it a felony to smoke marijuana on a school campus or within 2,000 feet of school property. Landry says anyone convicted of violating the law could face up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine. "Th...

If you were issued your state tax refund by paper check and have not yet cashed it, you have until Friday to do so before that money gets transferred to the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer's Office. Byron Henderson with the Louisiana Department of Revenue says the department sent letters to almost 23...

As another LSU school year gets underway, the LSU Alumni Association is launching its Tiger Nation Challenge for 2026. Vice President of Development Lauren Griffin says the annual fundraising drive plays a crucial role. "We want to fund the alumni association every year so that we can invest that money back into o...

DOTD is launching the "Buckle Up, Phone Down" High School Video and Pledge Contest for 2026. High school students are invited to create videos highlighting the importance of wearing seatbelts and avoiding distractions like cell phones when behind the wheel. Rodney Mallett with DOTD says last year, distracted ...