Category Archives: News
Importance of protecting your eyes during eclipse
As we count down the days to Monday's total solar eclipse you need to be aware of the dangers of viewing the astronomical marvel without proper eye protection. Tulane School of Medicine, Chair of Opht...
Apr 04, 2024 jbrown777 / Depositphotos.com
Gaming Control Board bans prop bets on college athletes starting August 1st
Starting August 1st, licensed Louisiana sports books will no longer offer prop bets involving a college athlete. A prop bet is when gamblers place a bet on how many touchdowns a quarterback will throw...
Apr 04, 2024 Erin Khoo / CC
Colorado State researchers predicting an extremely active hurricane season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are expecting an extremely active 2024 hurricane season. Their initial forecast calls for 23 named storms, eleven hurricanes and five major storms. Isaa...
Apr 04, 2024
Arrest made in Tigerland bar fight that left one dead and more details emerge
An LSU student faces a manslaughter charge in the death of 26-year-old Devin Repath who died from a head injury following a fight outside of Fred's Bar and Grill. Baton Rouge Police Corporal Saundra W...
Apr 04, 2024 Matthew Marsiglia
Senate Education Committee approves legislation to mandate a five-day school week
Senate Education Committee approves a bill to mandate a five-day school week. Nine school districts currently use a four-day week schedule. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says she believes a five...
Apr 03, 2024 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Legislation filed to repeal the state's income tax
A bill to repeal the state's income tax has been filed and is awaiting a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it's time to give Louisianans relief fro...
Apr 03, 2024 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Gov Landry to college athletes and National Anthem: If you don't like it, well guess what you don't have to play the sport
During an appearance on Fox News' America Reports Governor Jeff Landry said he's sent letters to all the Louisiana college boards encouraging them to implement a policy that student-athletes be presen...
Apr 03, 2024 Gov Jeff Landry on Fox News April 3, 2024.
Bill to allow ivermectin to be sold OTC in LA advances to House
A bill to allow ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug that made headlines during the pandemic, to be sold over the counter in Louisiana advances from House Health and Welfare. Gray Representative Beryl A...
Apr 03, 2024
The "Bayou Barbie" is heading to the WNBA
As expected, Angel Reese is moving on from LSU after two sensational seasons in purple and gold. Reese will go down as one of the most accomplished women's basketball players in LSU history. Reese was...
Apr 03, 2024 Graphic courtesy of LSU athletics
House approves bill to make it a crime to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer
Legislation that would make it a crime to be within 25 feet of a working law enforcement officer who told the person to retreat or stop passed the full House in an 81-20 vote. Thibodaux Representative...
Apr 03, 2024 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
