Two of the three people charged with first-degree murder in the death of St. Tammany Parish Sgt. Clint Candies are now charged with kidnapping. Sheriff's Lt. Suzanne Carboni says driver Adrian Waughtal and Mason Fischer, both 17, were holding two girls in the car against their will during the pursuit. "The two fem...

Authorities announce a major drug bust in Ruston. They have announced the indictment of 14 people who they say took part in a plot to distribute methamphetamine. Investigators say it took place for almost three full years, from January of 2022 through November of last year. "While the indictment primarily focuses ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is approaching, with forecasters warning of another volatile year similar to 2024, one of the most destructive seasons on record. AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DeSilva predicts 13-18 named storms, 7-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes... "The number that everyone re...

Louisiana's higher education board recommends that the University of New Orleans should be managed by the LSU System, instead of the U-L System. UNO's enrollment has dropped significantly since 2003, which has resulted in a financial crisis at the school. Board of Regents member Darren Mire (Mear) says last month legis...

Are you stressed out? A new study by WalletHub shows that Louisiana is the third most stressed state in the country. "Largely in part because it has the second highest poverty rate in the country, 12% of the residents Louisiana haven't seen a doctor in the past year because of the high costs," Wallethub analy...