One state lawmaker wants you to pay attention when crossing crosswalks or pay up. Chalmette Republican Representative Mike Bayham has filed a bill that would prohibit people from looking at their cell phones while crossing crosswalks. Bayham says it's a modern-day safety issue. "Sometimes they don't even check to ...

Governor Jeff Landry announced on his "X" account today that AT&T is investing $45 million to upgrade the network inside Tiger Stadium before the 2026 season. LSU President Wade Rousse joined Landry for the announcement. Rousse says when you have over 100,000 people in one place, you need service that wor...

This run of dry weather we've had lately has pushed the state into drought conditions. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says currently, about three-fourths of the state is in a drought, with half of the state rated as severe to extreme drought. "The dryest places are in Central Louisiana, particularly the Avoyelles,...

A West Monroe state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that he says would restore accountability for judges and district attorneys who fail to prevent violent crime. Republican Jay Morris' bill would create a mechanism for the removal of a judge or a district attorney upon the recommendation of the governo...

In a little over 40 days, a major event is coming to New Orleans, as Hondo Rodeo Fest will be held at the Caesars Superdome from April 10th to the 12th. Each day, there are two hours of rodeo competition, followed by a music concert featuring big name acts like Jason Aldean, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Johnson and Creed. Jame...