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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)
UPDATE: Vehicle used in connection with murder at a Hammond gas station has been identified
UPDATE: The City of Hammond has released the following statement: June 5, 2026, City of Hammond, LA - Through further investigation, detectives with the Hammond Police Department have identified a sus...
Jun 05, 2026 (image courtesy of Hammond Police Department/Facebook)
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)
Controversial homelessness legislation reaches governor's desk
A bill known as the "Streets to Success Act" is awaiting Governor Landry's signature. The legislation attempts to address homelessness in the state, but Louisiana Advocacy Coalition on Homelessness Co...
Jun 04, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com
LDWF makes strides in restoration of Toledo Bend fish habitat
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists believe they are making progress in restoring critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend. LDWF Biologist Manager Villis Dowden says over the pas...
Jun 04, 2026
State Police instructed not to issue tickets for expired Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers
The elimination of state inspection stickers doesn't officially happen until January 1st; but for all intents and purposes, your days of schlepping to get your vehicle inspected are over. Governor Lan...
Jun 04, 2026 photo courtesy of Louisiana State Police
Governor Landry signs bill increasing penalties for marijuana usage on campuses, school zones
Governor Landry signed a bill increasing the penalties for marijuana use on college campuses and near schools. While the new law affects all school zones across the state Pollock Representative Gabe F...
Jun 04, 2026 Mark / CC
New poll has Julia Letlow currently leading John Fleming ahead of 2026 Louisiana Republican runoff
A new poll shows Julia Letlow with a very clear path to the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The poll by Kaplan Strategies shows Letlow with a 15-point lead over John Fleming, 52% to 37%, with 1...
Jun 04, 2026
