
"Respect the Zone" looks to remind drivers to be caution driving in construction zones
As spring brings increased road construction, safety becomes more critical for both workers and drivers. National Work Zone Awareness Week, observed this week, encourages the need for caution in work zones. LWCC Jason Hazelton urges drivers to slow down, stay alert, and be mindful. "With ongoing expanded roadways,...
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Lawmakers pushing bill to increase TOPS scholarship award amounts
There's an effort in the legislative session to increase the award amounts for TOPS recipients. It's held steady since the 2016-17 school year. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner's bill would increase state funding for the TOPS scholarship program by 50 million. Turner says the scholarship amount needs to be incr...
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Deepwater Horizon oil spill started 15 years ago today
Today marks 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill began off the Louisiana coast. It was on April 20th, 2010, that the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded, spewing 4.9-million barrels of toxic oil into the gulf. 11 people were killed and 17 others injured, along with a countless number of dolphins and other...
Apr 20, 2025

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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