Category Archives: News
Charlene Richard, 'The Little Cajun Saint' from Acadia Parish, to be considered for sainthood by the Vatican
The Vatican is considering The Little Cajun Saint for sainthood, as it's believed she has performed miracles. Charlene Richard from Acadia Parish died in 1959 from leukemia at the age of 12 years old....
Aug 12, 2025 CHARLENE RICHARD (courtesy of Diocese of Lafayette)
McNeese State University launches "First-Year Experience" program to help new students adjust to life in college
Freshman year in college can be very daunting -and McNeese is helping freshmen make the adjustment with its new First-Year Experience program. Director Jacqueline Clark says the program offers support...
Aug 11, 2025
Report finds that Medicaid paid nearly $10 million to Louisiana healthcare organizations for over 1,000 deceased beneficiaries
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office releases a report that finds Medicaid paid nearly $10 million to healthcare organizations for 1,072 beneficiaries who were deceased. The report covers Februa...
Aug 11, 2025
Ponchatoula mainstay Elmer Chocolate, makers of Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash Eggs, purchased by Florida-based Hoffman Family of Companies
Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash Eggs from Elmer Chocolate are a tradition in Louisiana Easter baskets. Now the 170-year-old Ponchatoula candy company has new owners. Elmer recently sold to Florida-b...
Aug 11, 2025
Fall inshore shrimp season begins today after 10-day delay
After a 10-day delay, inshore shrimp season opens today. Louisiana Shrimp Association President Acy Cooper says the later start to the season is actually a very good thing. "They wanted to open August...
Aug 11, 2025 Louisiana Shrimpers Association
Lindsey's legal issues force LSU to get creative to create RB depth
For the second consecutive year, a talented running back from Louisiana is facing serious criminal charges, derailing their football career. Last year, it was Trey Holly, the state's all-time leading ...
Aug 10, 2025 Alexandria Senior High School running back and LSU Football commit JT LINDSEY (photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)
Boy, 2, rescued from hot car in Shreveport
A two-year-old boy is safe after being left in a hot car in Shreveport. Someone saw the little boy in distress inside the car outside a Dollar Tree store and flagged down an officer about 100 yards aw...
Aug 08, 2025 LaCrystol Johnson. Photo credit: Shreveport Police Department
Garrett Nussmeier has patellar tendinitis; Brian Kelly says amputation is not needed
LSU Coach Brian Kelly was not expected to speak with the media on Friday, but because of an explosive rumor on Wednesday about the health starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Kelly felt the need to...
Aug 08, 2025 Garrett Nussmeier. Photo credit: Andrew Greenstein
Louisiana DCFS offers noncustodial parents a chance to regain their driver's licenses via "On the Road Again" program
With this being Child Support Awareness Month, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is bringing back its "On the Road Again" program. Assistant Secretary of Family Support, Sammy G...
Aug 08, 2025
Town of Elton forced to lay off entire police department, except for police chief, due to budget issues
Due to budget constraints, the police chief in one small Jefferson Davis Parish community is forced to lay off his entire force. The decision was made following a contentious council meeting earlier t...
Aug 08, 2025 courtesy of Elton Police Department
