Category Archives: News
Conflicting stories emerge regarding use of a racial slur during debate over proposed Congressional District map
West Monroe Senator Jay Morris is accused of using a racially derogatory term during a heated debate over a new Congressional District map. Because tensions were running high, the meeting was briefly ...
May 11, 2026 Louisiana District 35 Senator JAY MORRIS (photo courtesy of Louisiana Senate)
Alcohol suspected to be a factor in fatal auto crash that killed two teenagers in Concordia Parish
Two teens were killed in a crash in Concordia Parish, and the teen driving the SUV is under arrest. Investigators say shortly after 12:30 yesterday morning, 18-year-old Gregory Steele of Vidalia lost ...
May 11, 2026 MICHELLE BAITY (left) and JACOB BONNETTE (right) (photos: Facebook)
AAA anticipating record-breaking travel by vehicle during Memorial Day holiday despite $4.00 a gallon gas prices
AAA is expecting a record 39.1 million people to travel by vehicle this Memorial Day holiday, despite soaring gas prices. Spokesman Don Redman says part of the reason is that people had already made t...
May 11, 2026
Louisiana state redistricting issue spurs early voter turnout, absentee voting by Democrats
The early voting numbers released by the Secretary of State's office paint a startling picture. Of the nearly quarter-million ballots cast in the seven days of early voting, including the absentee bal...
May 11, 2026
Louisiana lawmakers continue debate as effort to limit four-day school weeks in public schools stalls
An effort to slow down the trend of public-school districts moving to a four-day week stalled on the House floor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment explained to a supporter of the bill, Mandeville R...
May 11, 2026 maroke / Depositphotos.com
Friday is the deadline to file state income taxes
The deadline to file your 2025 Louisiana state income tax is Friday May 15. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says the best way to file and pay your taxes is online. "Louisi...
May 11, 2026
New federal indictments handed down in connection with mass shooting in Shreveport
Two people connected with last month's mass shooting in Shreveport where a gunman killed eight children has been indicted by a federal grand jury. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, ...
May 08, 2026 SHAMAR ELKINS (center) and his children. Credit: Facebook
Louisiana lawmakers debate creation of new state congressional map
The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held a lengthy and sometimes contentious meeting on Friday over proposed Congressional maps to replace the current one struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. ...
May 08, 2026
New study ranks Louisiana as worst state in the nation for working mothers
When it comes to being a state that's friendly to working moms, Louisiana has its work cut out for it. A new study by WalletHub ranks Louisiana dead last for working mothers. Analyst Chip Lupo says th...
May 08, 2026 (photo: Sarah Chai/Pexel)
U.S. Mint to debut new coins commemorating America's 250th birthday
The U.S. Mint is commemorating America's 250th birthday with redesigned quarters, a half-dollar and a new dime. U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis from Mandeville says you should start seeing them in circ...
May 08, 2026 2026 Emerging Liberty Dime (graphic courtesy of U.S. Mint)
