Category Archives: News
Waguespack says he's the leader focused on solutions
In the governor's race, Republican Stephen Waguespack received the nod from the editorial board of the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com. Waguespack said he's the best choice because he can turn the tide fo...
Sep 26, 2023 Stephen Waguespack
GOHSEP and saltwater intrusion plans
To date, the Corps of Engineers said Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes are expected to be impacted by the increased salinity in the Mississippi River. "Right now, the water int...
Sep 25, 2023
Saltwater intrusion causes many to panic buy water
People have begun to panic buy bottled water ever since the announcement of an anticipated saltwater intrusion headed up the Mississippi River was announced. Lieutenant General Russell Honore said thi...
Sep 25, 2023 Jonathan Chng / Unsplash
AAA: Gallon of regular gas dips under $3.40 across the Bayou State
The statewide average for a gallon of regular gas in Louisiana today dropped below $3.40 to $3.36 a gallon. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says currently, the statewide average price for a gallon of...
Sep 25, 2023 midorisyu / CC
Lt. Governor Billy Nungessor scheduled to meet with Shreveport mayor concerning Mardi Gras schedule
Lt. Governor Billy Nungessor will meet with Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux Friday to help resolve issues concerning their Mardi Gras parade schedules due to a shortage of law enforcement. Nungessor sa...
Sep 25, 2023 Tara Schmidt / CC
Lundy to prioritize early childhood education to help reduce poverty and crime
Independent gubernatorial candidate Hunter Lundy said he's most qualified to be governor because he's not part of the old system or establishment... "Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over a...
Sep 25, 2023 Hunter Lundy
LSU Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne featured on Sports Illustrated for leading college athletes in NIL deals
LSU stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne are on the cover of this month's issue of Sports Illustrated because they are leading college athletes in NIL deals. SI's senior writer Stephanie Apstein says th...
Sep 24, 2023
Governor Edwards to seek a federal emergency as saltwater from the Gulf moves up the Mississippi River
Governor John Bel Edwards plans to ask the federal government to declare a state of emergency to help in the effort to keep saltwater from coming up the Mississippi River and impacting local drinking ...
Sep 24, 2023
Bienville Parish man captured in Mexico after nearly three decade manhunt
63-year-old Greg Lawson of Ringgold who was convicted of attempted murder but fled during the trial more than three decades ago, has been captured in Mexico. Bienville Sheriff John Ballance says autho...
Sep 22, 2023
NOLA.com endorses Waguespack, Landry not surprised
While Republican frontrunner Jeff Landry has the support of the state GOP behind him in the governor's race, he failed to receive an endorsement from the editorial staff of the Times-Picayune and NOLA...
Sep 22, 2023 Stephen Waguespack and Jeff Landry.
