A new report shows Louisiana has more jobs than it did before the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to the First Quarter 2025 Economic Dashboard by Leaders for a Better Louisiana. CEO Adam Knapp says the report notes a 1.1-percent increase in jobs over the past year and a 2.2-percent rise over two years, with 41-hund...

Former LSU and Neville High football star Will Campbell will become the second Tiger offensive lineman to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft tonight. Campbell was a three-year starter at left tackle for LSU and was a consensus All-American. He told KNOE-TV sports that he's eager to find out where he'll sta...

The Louisiana Department of Health launches a new initiative aimed at reducing maternal deaths from accidental drug overdoses. It's called Project MOM - Maternal Overdose Mortality. LDH Deputy Secretary Dr. Pete Croughan says while the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative increased screening rates, not nearly enou...

For the first time in LSU baseball history, the seventh-ranked Tigers were run-ruled by a non-conference opponent at Alex Box Stadium last night. LSU played a sloppy game in a 13-3 loss to Northwestern State. Demons head coach Chris Bertrand says they got some breaks but took advantage of them. "We were able to ta...

Grand Isle has launched the "Jewel" oyster brand to revitalize its seafood industry through sustainable off-bottom farming. Backed by a 140-thousand-dollar grant from Louisiana Economic Development to JEDCO, the campaign promotes boutique oysters cultivated near the water's surface. JEDCO CEO Jerry Bologna s...