Category Archives: News
Rosedown under fire for describing slaves as "happy"
The Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville is under fire for posting an exhibit sign that described the slaves who powered the plantation as "happy." A state parks official says the sign has been rem...
Mar 20, 2019
Louisiana gamers favor PlayStation
Louisiana has the highest percentage of PlayStation fans in the country, per a survey by PC Mag that asked gamers to name their top console. The poll nabbed 2,000 responses, and let people chose from ...
Mar 20, 2019 SONY DSC
Over 44,000 unclaimed property checks being mailed to Louisiana residents this week
The Department of Treasury is mailing out a second round of unclaimed property checks. Just over 44,000 checks are being mailed out this week, totaling $4.2 million dollars. State Treasurer John Schro...
Mar 19, 2019 Pictures of Money / CC
Lt. Gov pushing to have monument control transferred
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser gave an update on the status of the four New Orleans Confederate monuments today on Talk Louisiana, saying he's working to get the city to transfer control of them. There'...
Mar 19, 2019
LSU Board of Supervisors to vote on pay raise and contract extension for Coach Ed Orgeron
The LSU Board of Supervisors will vote tomorrow on a contract extension and raise for head football coach Ed Orgeron. The proposed deal would extend Orgeron for another two years, through the 2023 sea...
Mar 19, 2019
Tips ahead of tax deadline
There's less than a month left before federal taxes are due. Metairie CPA Tyler Johnson says the last few weeks have been mighty busy and getting busier as April 15th draws closer. Johnson said procra...
Mar 19, 2019 GotCredit / CC
Governor Abbott: Edwards' failures a boon for Texas economy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott slammed Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards for his handling of the state's economy, going as far to say that Edwards has made his job easier when it comes to attracting job...
Mar 19, 2019
Rispone, Abraham showcase some early differences
Congressman Ralph Abraham and businessman Eddie Rispone, the two Republicans running against Governor Edwards in this year's governor's race, showed some differences in policy approach following a a b...
Mar 18, 2019
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine "improperly compensates" faculty member over $400k
The state Legislative Auditor's office releases a report that shows LSU paid a faculty member over $400,000 in salary and benefits for nearly three years, even though that person admitting to not perf...
Mar 18, 2019
Supreme Court to hear non-unanimous conviction challenge from Louisiana man
The US Supreme Court will consider overturning a Louisiana man's 2016 non-unanimous jury conviction in a murder case. Last year the Bayou State voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring una...
Mar 18, 2019 angela n. / CC
