
Louisiana Department of Education to invest $5 million into Steve Carter Tutoring program for students with deficiencies in literacy, math
The Louisiana Department of Education is investing $5 million into the Steve Carter Tutoring program, which will result in more students receiving high-dosage tutoring. Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Jenna Chiasson, says the $5 million from the department of education is on top of the $5 million th...
12h ago

Two men arrested in Lafayette shooting that injured a 6-year-old girl
A six-year-old girl is recovering after being shot in Lafayette over the weekend. Lafayette Police Detective Ken Handy says fortunately, the girl will survive. "The victim was reported in critical condition. Since then, the victim's condition has stabilized," Handy said. Detective Handy says one suspect was i...
15h ago

Katrina at 20: The Superdome, battered and beaten, now stands as a testament to New Orleans' recovery
Twenty years ago today, thousands of people entered the Superdome to take shelter from Hurricane Katrina, before it destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and took numerous lives. The next morning on August 29th, Katrina's fierce winds peeled off sections of the Superdome roof. Doug Thornton was the general manage...
16h ago

Bryan Vasquez cause of death linked to blunt force trauma caused by an alligator, according to Orleans Parish coroner
We now know how 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez died. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick made the announcement during a brief news conference yesterday afternoon. "The coroner has determined that 12-year-old Brian Vasquez died from blunt force, due to an alligator, and then subsequently drowned," Ki...
17h ago

New Orleans to host LIV Golf tournament in June of 2026
LIV Golf is coming to New Orleans. Governor Landry was on hand to announce that the South Course at New Orleans' City Park will host a LIV Golf tournament June 26th through the 28th of next year. During the announcement, Landry said New Orleans was meant to host a golf tournament like the ones LIV Golf puts on. "I...
Aug 27, 2025