
Addis to hold special celebration for its American Idol
The small West Baton Rouge Parish town of Addis is ready to roll out the welcome mat for its newest hometown hero, John Foster. "John Foster has definitely put Addis on the map, all over the United States and probably all over the world," says Addis Mayor David Toups, "and we are extremely happy with him...
6h ago

"Operation Tail Chaser" nabs thief stealing crawfish from farmer's traps in Rapides Parish
A Rapides Parish man is under arrest for stealing hundreds of pounds of crawfish from a farmer's traps. Chief of Staff Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office says a crawfish farmer told investigators late last month that someone had emptied his traps, and it happened again a few days later. He says dep...
9h ago

Two arrested after dog fight training operation locate in Folsom
St. Tammany Parish deputies arrested a 23-year-old Folsom man and his 45-year-old mother yesterday after a concerned resident reported them for a possible dog-fighting operation on their property. Lt. Suzanne Carboni says STP Animal Control investigated and located 28 pit bulls. "They were all extremely malnourish...
11h ago

Louisiana State Police to start enforcing Move Over Law this week
Louisiana State Police are increasing patrols to protect first responders on roadsides this week. LSP Public Information Officer Ryan Davis says Troop F will join a special enforcement day on Wednesday, targeting drivers who violate the state's Move Over Law. "So, that will involve officers primarily tasked, along...
13h ago

Report: President Trump and Gov Landry discuss U.S. Rep Julia Letlow as a potential challenger to Senator Cassidy in 2026 Republican primary
The Associated Press is reporting that President Trump and Governor Jeff Landry have discussed Congresswoman Julia Letlow challenging Senator Bill Cassidy in next year's Republican primary. Cassidy is seeking a third term, but ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says Cassidy's vote in 2021 to convict Trump ...
May 12, 2025