Category Archives: News
Study shows Mardi Gras brings big bucks to New Orleans economy
New Orleans Mardi Gras is letting the good times roll with an economic impact of nearly 900 million dollars on the Big Easy's economy, according to a study from Tulane professor, Toni Weiss. That's ro...
Jan 09, 2024 The Library of Congress / CC
Boffy disappointed Gov revoked appeal process for graduating seniors
Former BESE President and proponent for the graduation appeal process for seniors who fail the LEAP exam, Holly Boffy, said she's disappointed Governor Jeff Landry immediately issued an executive orde...
Jan 09, 2024 Holly Boffy
Governor Landry issues call for redistricting special session, switching to closed primaries also to be debated
Governor Jeff Landry has issued the call for a redistricting special session. It will begin Monday and legislators will have until January 23rd at 6 PM to finish their work. Senate President Cameron H...
Jan 09, 2024
Poll shows Louisianans biggest concerns are home and car insurance rates
A JMC Analytics poll reveals 26 percent of Louisianans believe the cost of homeowner and car insurance is the biggest issue in the Bayou State. Legislation addressing the state's high insurance premiu...
Jan 09, 2024
Gov Landry issues executive order removing the graduation appeals process
Among Governor Landry's first actions in office was overturning the appeals process for high school seniors who fail the LEAP exam. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin said Landry men...
Jan 09, 2024
Check this out: Library usage is up in Louisiana
Library usage in Louisiana is on the uptick. According to Public Libraries in Louisiana: Statistical Report more than 9 million visits were recorded in 2022 and patrons checked out more than 46 millio...
Jan 09, 2024
Suit filed against Louisiana's gender-affirming healthcare ban
Lambda Legal, a civil rights defense organization that focuses on LGBTQ rights is suing the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners on behalf of five families in the state. Attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan s...
Jan 08, 2024 Taymaz Valley / CC
Louisiana has the highest levels of flu and COVID across the country
Louisiana is seeing the highest activity level of flu and COVID cases in the nation. Ochsner Medical Director Dr. Sandra Kemmerly says the seasonal flu shouldn't be taken lightly and the best protecti...
Jan 08, 2024
NWS: Severe weather threatens southeastern Louisiana for next several hours
Severe weather is expected to impact the southern half of Louisiana for the next several hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Christopher Bannan says southeastern Louisiana is facing the grea...
Jan 08, 2024
Crawfish season questionable after 2023 heat and drought
This crawfish season is among the most questionable in the Bayou State after the oppressive heat and drought of 2023. LSU AgCenter Crawfish Specialist Todd Fontenot said conditions have made it extrem...
Jan 08, 2024 Stephanie Moody / Unsplash
