
State Rep. Larry Bagley pushes to eliminate state inspection stickers again
State Representative Larry Bagley is once again pushing legislation to eliminate the need for passenger vehicles to have an up-to-date inspection sticker. It's the DeSoto Parish Republican's fourth attempt. Bagley says Louisiana is the only red state that requires them. Bagley has confidence he can get legislative appr...
Apr 18, 2025

Crawfish prices are cheap this Easter weekend
If ever there was a weekend to enjoy some tasty tiny crustaceans, this is it. "This is the busiest week of the entire season," says Laney King, founder of The Crawfish App. "So if you have not already reserved your sack of crawfish for Easter, go ahead and do that now." And crawfish lovers throughou...
Apr 18, 2025
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Ponchatoula police arrest six men in connection with the Strawberry Festival shooting
The Ponchatoula Police Department issued arrest warrants for six men following a shooting at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival that injured two teens. Police Chief Bry Layrisson says they received tips from the community. "We followed the leads. We had some eyewitnesses that we provided photo lineups for, and g...
Apr 18, 2025

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says tariffs will hurt tourism
Tariffs on Canada could harm Louisiana's tourism industry, which is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. noted, Canada is the state's largest international tourism market. However, President Trump's tariffs have discouraged travel, leading some Canadian officials to cancel...
Apr 18, 2025

Elmer's Chocolate ready for Easter weekend
Easter wouldn't be complete for generations in Louisiana without Elmer Chocolate's Heavenly Hash and Gold Brick Eggs, seasonal treats produced at its Ponchatoula factory. Though Tangipahoa Parish is famed for strawberries, Elmer's has added sweetness to the town's legacy for decades. CEO Rob Nelson says a major transfo...
Apr 18, 2025