Category Archives: News
Northwest High three-star cornerback commits to LSU
The Tigers kept three-star Northwest High School cornerback Markez Davis in the boot. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound prospect announced his commitment to LSU yesterday. Northwest Head Coach Chris Edwards sai...
Jun 08, 2026 LSU commit MARKEZ DAVIS and DB coach COREY RAYMOND (photo: X/@markez_davis)
Louisiana Secretary of State's Office seeking poll commissioners
If you need some extra cash this summer or this fall, why not volunteer to be a poll commissioner? The Secretary of State's Office needs poll commissioners for the June 27th runoff election and the No...
Jun 08, 2026 liz west / CC
Today marks 30th anniversary of Warren Morris' walk-off homerun to win LSU baseball's third national championship
Today is the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic moments in LSU baseball and College World Series history. In the 1996 College World Series championship against Miami, the Tigers were down 8-7,...
Jun 08, 2026 WARREN MORRIS' walk-off homerun, 1996 College World Series (Tiger Rag file photo)
Effective August 1st, new law will require Louisiana correctional facilities to notify public when a violent criminal is inadvertently released
Starting August 1st, prisons, jails and other correctional facilities will be required to notify the public whenever a violent inmate is inadvertently let out. That's due to a new law Governor Landry ...
Jun 08, 2026 826 PARANORMAL / CC
New chronic wasting disease management zones approved by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has approved new chronic wasting disease (CWD) management zones as a result of legislation approved in the recently completed legislative session. LDWF'...
Jun 08, 2026 CWD Management Zones as of June 2026 (graphic courtesy of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries)
Despite low rankings in Agenda for Children report, Louisiana is improving in childhood education
The latest Kids Count Data Book shows that Louisiana still has plenty of room for improvement when it comes to the well-being of its children. The 2026 report ranks Louisiana 48th overall. Theresa Fal...
Jun 08, 2026 graphic courtesy of Agenda for Children
Excitement builds as the University of New Orleans prepares for assimilation into LSU system
The University of New Orleans is switching gears as it prepares to transition to the LSU system on July 1st. Interim Chancellor Jeanette Weiland says the university wouldn't have survived without the ...
Jun 08, 2026
Gary Crockett, Jamie Davis poised to face off in U.S. Senate Democratic runoff
While the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are dominating the airwaves in the run-up to the runoff, both in terms of advertising and in headlines, there's also a runoff for the Democratic nominat...
Jun 08, 2026 JAMIE DAVIS (left) and GARY CROCKETT (right)
Recent rediscovery of New World screwworm leads to increase in beef prices
The New World screwworm has been found in the United States for the first time in nearly 60 years. It's a flesh-easting parasite that can kill animals including livestock. Agriculture Commissioner Mik...
Jun 05, 2026 SCREWWORM LARVA (photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture)
UPDATE: St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith could face removal from office if convicted of a felony in restaurant attack
UPDATE: Smith's bond was set at $10,000. For now, he remains on the job - and Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says he will remain on the job until either his term expires or h...
Jun 05, 2026 St. Tammany Parish Sheriff RANDY SMITH (photo courtesy of Louisiana Attorney General's Office)
