A Gallup poll finds 54% of Americans drink alcohol, which is a record low percentage. LSU Health New Orleans physiology professor Nick Gilpin says more Americans are understanding the health hazards that come with consuming one or two drinks a day. "We're doing a little bit better job these days of disseminating i...

A panel of judges on the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Louisiana's legislative district map violates the federal Voting Rights Act. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the panel and a state judge in Baton Rouge both agree that the map approved in 2022 dilutes the Black vote. "By putting them in ...

Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth will be laid to rest Saturday. He is the 13th Baton Rouge Police Officer to die in the line of duty. In June, the driver of a truck allegedly intentionally hit Sgt Eisworth's motorcycle. He died in the hospital last Sunday. Baton Rouge Police Chief, T.J. Morse his injuries were ju...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a child protection lawsuit against a popular online gaming site that she says is overrun with harmful content and child predators. "I'm announcing today a lawsuit against Roblox, the No. 1 gaming site for children and teens. It's also the No. 1 site for sex predator...

Entergy is offering its residential customers the opportunity to receive up to two smart thermostats at no cost. There are no promo codes or rebate forms. Heather LeBlanc with Entergy says the smart thermostats efficiently manage energy by learning temperature preferences, usage habits and can be controlled from a smar...