
"Medicaid Millionaire": Slidell resident Candace Taylor arrested after purchasing Lamborghini and plastic surgery while on government assistance
The Attorney General's Office dubs her the "Medicaid Millionaire." 35-year-old Candace Taylor of Slidell is facing charges for allegedly collecting government benefits, despite being very well-off financially. Investigators say Taylor intentionally misspelled her name as she applied for benefits, alleging tha...
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Governor Jeff Landry announces plans to overhaul Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles driver's license system
Governor Jeff Landry announced a partnership with a new software vendor to overhaul the state's OMV system on his "Diner Days" podcast. OMV Commissioner Bryan Adams says the outdated system would frequently shut down, causing long lines, wasted resources and fraud. "It's been a mess for quite some time. ...
32m ago

Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program study indicates an increase in humidity, especially in Louisiana
Louisiana is due for yet another hot and muggy week, and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it's not just your imagination; according to a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program, it's getting more humid. "If you've been going outside and it feels really, really humid to you out there...
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Number of Louisiana residents enrolled in Medicaid has fallen to lowest since 2023
According to the latest numbers from the Louisiana Department of Health, the number of Louisianans on Medicaid has fallen to pre-pandemic levels. As of June, about 1.6-million people in Louisiana receive their health care coverage from Medicaid - that's down more than 20% from the 2023 peak of 2 million. Public Affairs...
Jul 29, 2025

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport begins plans for a second terminal to be completed by 2031
A second terminal is in the works for Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. The city's aviation director, Kevin Dolliole, outlined the master plan to the city's transportation committee last week, saying a steady increase in passengers necessitates the expansion. "An additional 15 gates, more ticke...
Jul 29, 2025