Category Archives: News
Parents of murdered Northwestern State player place blame at former coach for not protecting their son
The parents of murdered Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell blame coach Brad Laird for not doing enough to protect their son. The family says Caldwell was re-located to another apartmen...
Oct 27, 2023
DOTD advise motorists of roadwork on I-55 southbound between Ponchatoula and Laplace over next two weeks
If you're planning on traveling Interstate 55 southbound lanes, you may see contractors mobilizing equipment between Ponchatoula and LaPlace over the next two weeks. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallet sa...
Oct 27, 2023
Grambling President Rick Gallot appointed as new president of the UL System
Grambling State President Rick Gallot will replace Doctor Jim Henderson as the President of the University of Louisiana System. Henderson is leaving his post at the U-L System to be the next president...
Oct 27, 2023
HSLA asking for help with 53 cats rescued from a hoarding situation
After an animal hoarding situation of 53 cats was discovered in New Iberia last Saturday, the Humane Society of Louisiana is asking for contributions to cover medical expenses. HSLA Director Jeff Dors...
Oct 27, 2023
Cordish Companies approved as new owners of Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City
Louisiana's Gaming Control Board has approved the transfer of the gaming license of the abandoned Bossier City Diamond Jacks Casino to the Cordish Companies. Cordish is a leader in the gaming developm...
Oct 27, 2023
House of Education rejects BESE's graduation appeals policy
The House Education Committee rejected BESE's graduation appeals policy in an eight to three vote on Thursday. The proposal would give seniors an appeals option if they do not pass the LEAP exit exam....
Oct 27, 2023 State Farm / CC
NSU cancels the remaining football season and Coach Laird resigns after former player's recent death
Northwestern State has canceled the remainder of their football season and head coach Brad Laird has resigned after Junior Safety Ronnie Caldwell was killed two weeks ago. In a Natchitoches Parish Jou...
Oct 26, 2023
Dr. Jim Henderson named the new president at Louisiana Tech
The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors names Doctor Jim Henderson as the new president of the Louisiana Tech. Henderson will leave his job as U-L System president and he looks to buil...
Oct 26, 2023
DOTD: Interstate 55 southbound portion reopens after massive vehicle pileup
DOTD announced the southbound side of Interstate 55 in Saint John the Baptist Parish has reopened following the massive vehicle pileup involving 168 vehicles that killed at least eight people and inju...
Oct 26, 2023
Survivor of massive car pile-up describes the scene
Brandon Jolly was among the motorists involved in Monday morning's horrific car pile-up on Interstate 55 in St. John the Baptist Parish. Jolly said he was traveling south, and the fog intensified once...
Oct 26, 2023 Wreckage from October 23, 2023 massive car pile-up Interstate 55.
