Category Archives: News
Kennedy lays out priorities in 119th Congress
Lawmakers either returning to Capitol Hill for the 119th Congress or going there for the first time are honing their agendas for the session that starts a week from Friday. That includes Louisiana Sen...
Dec 25, 2024 Sen John Kennedy (R)
First case of bird flu raise concerns about transmisibilty to humans
The first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S. has been confirmed in Louisiana, raising concerns about its implications for both animal and human health. Mark Mitchell, a professor from the ...
Dec 25, 2024 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries via wlf.louisiana.gov
LSU fans helping to stock Brian Kelly's stocking with transfer portal signees
LSU's Brian Kelly says the fans have helped in the Tigers' pursuit of attracting the best players. "Those who come to see the games, those who follow LSU football, whether it's been $5, $50, or $500, ...
Dec 24, 2024
Spring Angola Rodeo perfect last minute Christmas gift
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? Get tickets to the Angola Prison Rodeo, happening Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27. Department of Corrections Communications Director Ken Pastorick says t...
Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee in St. James Parish
The Christmas Eve Bonfires on the levee is a tradition in southern Louisiana, especially in St. James Parish. Parish President Pete Dufresne says the tradition dates to the Cajun settlers, these bonfi...
Dec 24, 2024 Bonfires on the levee, courtesy of St. James Parish
Lafayette Purple Heart recipient harvests nearly 700-lb. black bear
Black bear hunting season in Louisiana ended the harvesting of a record-breaking 696-pound male. "That's the biggest one I've ever put my hands on," said John Hanks, large carnivore program manager at...
Dec 23, 2024 Photo Credit: Healing Road Foundation
DOJ sues Louisiana, Dept. of Corrections for allegedly keeping prisoners incarcerated beyond their scheduled release dates
The Justice Department is suing the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Corrections, claiming that the state is keeping prisoners in custody after they have completed their sentences. L...
Dec 23, 2024 Steve Mays / CC
State Police investing deadly police shooting in Hammond
State Police are investigating a fatal police shooting in Hammond on Saturday night. Authorities say a Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputy fatally shot 48-year-old Timothy Douglas of Ponchatoula during...
Dec 23, 2024
Senator John Kennedy praises the Social Security Fairness Act passing
Senator John Kennedy is hailing the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. The act eliminates two provisions that reduced the Social Security benefits of people who worked in the public sector. ...
Dec 23, 2024 Sen John Kennedy (R)
Rookie Saints QB Spencer Rattler to start tonight in Green Bay
The Saints are in Green Bay tonight. New Orleans rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will make his fourth start of the season. Rattler made three starts in October and was sacked 14 times, but showed m...
Dec 23, 2024
