Category Archives: News
Bill would provide tax credit for fortified roofs
A state senator has a bill that would provide an alternative to the fortified roof grant program. Sen. Kirk Talbot (R-River Ridge) says grant program is popular - perhaps a bit too popular. "There's j...
Apr 15, 2025
Tim Temple addresses issues between Governor Landry and Insurance Crisis
Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has struggled to secure a meeting with Governor Jeff Landry, despite Landry's push to address the state's sky-high auto insurance rates, currently the highest in the ...
Apr 15, 2025
LSU football coach Brian Kelly speaks publicly for the first time since former Tiger wide receiver Kyren Lacy's death
LSU football coach Brian Kelly spoke publicly this morning for the first time since the death of former Tiger football star Kyren Lacy. Lacy was one of Kelly's first signees out of the transfer portal...
Apr 15, 2025
SNAP recipients in six parishes can earn bonus benefits by buying fresh produce at Walmart stores
Six parishes in Louisiana, Ascension, LaSalle, Sabine, Tangipahoa, Webster, and West Carroll are participating in a USDA-funded pilot project to promote healthier food choices among SNAP recipients. D...
Apr 15, 2025 Faith Goble / CC
Governor Landry presents his plan to lower auto insurance rates to legislators on first day of the session
Governor Landry kicked off the 2025 legislative session by presenting his plan to lawmakers to reduce auto insurance rates. Key proposals of the governor's auto insurance reform package include restri...
Apr 14, 2025
Former Thibodaux head coach on Kyren Lacy's death, "It's a gut punch."
It is a tough day in Thibodaux as they remember Kyren Lacy, a two-sport star in high school who went on to become an All-SEC performer at LSU. Authorities in the Houston area say Lacy took his own lif...
Apr 14, 2025 Kyren Lacy led the Tigers in receiving TDs with 9 and in yards per catch with 14.9 in the 2024 season. (Photo by Michael Bacigalupi).
Pelicans fire David Griffin as executive director of basketball operations
The fallout from the Pelicans' awful season is underway. Less than 24 hours after wrapping up a 21-and-61 campaign, the Pelicans have fired David Griffin as executive director of basketball operations...
Apr 14, 2025
Last minute tips for filing your state and federal taxes
With the tax deadline approaching tomorrow, CPA Jerry Schriber has some tips to help with last-minute filing concerns. Schreiber, a partner at Schreiber & Schreiber, says get organized. "So, what ...
Apr 14, 2025 Chris Potter / CC
Covington Senator McMath to lead MAHA legislation in the regular session
In the 2025 Louisiana legislative session, Covington Senator Patrick McMath is championing the Make America Healthy Again agenda. McMath says given the state's persistent health challenges, there need...
Apr 14, 2025
Former LSU WR Kyren Lacy dies from self-inflicted gunshot during police chase
Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy is dead at the age of 24. He died in Houston. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Lacy got into an argument with a female relative and discharged a gun...
Apr 13, 2025 Kyren Lacy (Courtesy of LSU athletics)
