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New Orleans area lawmaker introduces legislation to crack down on carjackers and fentanyl dealers
A special session that will look at ways to reduce crime in Louisiana will begin on Monday. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel has filed bills to strengthen penalties on carjackers and drug deale...
Feb 17, 2024
Louisiana to be featured on Antiques Roadshow Monday
The wait is over for fans of Antiques Roadshow who've been patiently waiting to see Louisiana featured on the beloved series. Louisiana Public Broadcasting Programming Director Jason Viso said besides...
Feb 16, 2024 The PBS hit series Antiques Roadshow makes a stop at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge, LA on May 2, 2023 as part of the series summer tour. Michael Larsen (right) appraises an Art Smith Modernette cuff bracelet, ca. 1945, in Baton Rouge.
Edwards-Helaire talks about PTSD
Former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, now with the Kansas City Chiefs shielded a child during a shooting Wednesday after their Championship Parade. On social media, he's talking about his own...
Feb 16, 2024 Tammy Anthony Baker / CC
NFIB survey indicates optimism on Main Street remains low in New Year
A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates expectations for higher sales among small business owners decreased in January. State Director Dawn McVea says owners are frus...
Feb 16, 2024
Crawfish remains in limited supply for Lent's first Friday
LSU Ag Center Crawfish Specialist Mark Shirley says crawfish availability continues to be in short supply as Catholics are avoiding red meat during Lent. He says there has been a bit of a rebound, but...
Feb 16, 2024 Isaac Wedin / CC
Nicholls State graduate nursing program ranks top 50 in nation
Nicholls State Graduate Nursing Program has been ranked as one of the top 50 nursing programs in the nation, according to Money Magazine. Public Relations Coordinator Payton Suire (sw-ear) says the pr...
Feb 16, 2024
Democratic lawmaker calls out Landry administration for forgoing Summer EBT
Governor Landry said the state will not opt-in for Summer EBT because it's pandemic-related and there are other programs available. But New Orleans Democrat Representative Matthew Willard disagrees an...
Feb 16, 2024 New Orleans Rep. Matthew Willard (D)
LSU RB Trey Holly charged with attempted second degree murder for a shooting that took place in Farmerville
LSU running back Trey Holly and two others have been arrested for a shooting that took place Friday night in Farmerville that injured two innocent bystanders. Detectives say an argument between two gr...
Feb 15, 2024
St. Tammany coroner-elect under fire after child sexual assault charges from New Mexico revealed
After an investigation by WWL-TV reveals St. Tammany coroner-elect Dr. Christopher Tape was charged with six counts of child sexual assault in New Mexico, local lawmakers are calling for him to resign...
Feb 15, 2024
Louisiana Department of Education launch teacher workgroup to improve conditions for teachers
The Louisiana Department of Education is launching, Let Teachers Teach, a teacher's workgroup to develop possible solutions to classroom disruptions. State Superintendent Cade Brumley says teachers fe...
Feb 15, 2024
