
National Hurricane Center enhances communication of weather forecasts in preparation for 2025 hurricane season
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is enhancing how it communicates weather threats to the public. NHC Director Michael Brenna announced the potential tropical cyclone product allows for an early forecast for systems that have not become a tropical storm. "We're going to have the option this year to start issuing...
15h ago

Alexandria Senior High School football star, LSU commit JT Lindsey nabs 2025 Warrick Dunn Award
Future LSU Tiger and former Alexandria Senior High star running back JT Lindsey is this year's Warrick Dunn Award winner. The LHSAA Network gives out the prestigious award to the best high school football player in the state. Lindsey gives credit to his mother for pushing him to be the best player he can be. "She'...
16h ago

Louisiana lawmakers approve legislation to give Insurance Commissioner power to reject "excessive" rate increases
The Louisiana House has approved legislation giving the Insurance Commissioner the authority to reject rate increases deemed excessive. This proposal, backed by Governor Jeff Landry, was added to another insurance related bill and it passed on a 67-33 vote. Opponents to the measure say the Insurance Commissioner alread...
18h ago
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Senate committee approves nutirition bill that would prohibit SNAP recipients from buying soft drinks with their benefits
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee approves a comprehensive nutrition bill that would ban schools from serving lunches that contain ultra-processed foods. Covington Senator Patrick McMath says child obesity is a real problem, and the state needs to do a better job in prioritizing health. "The foods that we're...
Apr 30, 2025

Don't bet on it: Bill to ban wagering of election outcomes advances to full Senate
A bill that would ban wagering on the outcomes of elections advances to the full Senate; and given the unanimous vote in the Governmental Affairs Committee, the odds are strong that it could end up on Governor Landry's desk. Secretary of State Nancy Landry testified in support of the bill, saying people with a money st...
Apr 30, 2025