Category Archives: News
Tips on how to keep your A/C running better and house cooler
We're all depending on our air conditioners to keep us cool and safe these days. Home improvement expert Paul LaGrange of LaGrange Consulting said because your A/C is working overtime, change your ret...
Aug 23, 2023 Phyxter Home Services / CC
Mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders called in Beauregard Parish as a result of a large wildlfire
A large wildfire in Beauregard Parish in southwest Louisiana has led to evacuations. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says the town of Mer...
Aug 23, 2023
Louisiana on deck to set all-time record high temps today and Thursday
The Bayou State continues to bake and several cities in Louisiana are on tap for record-breaking high temps today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim said the highest ever recorded temperatur...
Aug 23, 2023 liz west / CC
'Cajundome City' first public broadcast airs on LPB August 23
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air the first public broadcast of Cajundome City, a new documentary that explores sheltering efforts for 18,500 evacuees in the Cajundome following Hurricane Katrina...
Aug 23, 2023
DCFS launches online Child Support Estimator
The Department of Children and Family Services unveils its online Child Support Estimator. DCFS Child Support Director Konitra Jack said families can simply enter their income and a few other steps an...
Aug 22, 2023 Aditya Romansa / Unsplash
Preliminary injunction granted against LHSAA's playoff format
A Baton Rouge judge has ruled the Louisiana High School Athletic Association can't use the current definition that determines a "select" school. Six schools from Rapides Parish and three from Monroe s...
Aug 22, 2023
Audit shows $112 million was spent on Medicaid coverage on individuals who live out-of-state
A Louisiana Legislative Auditor's report reveals more than $100 million was paid for Medicaid coverage for individuals who don't even live in the Bayou State. Data Analytic Manager Chris Magee said th...
Aug 22, 2023
LSU Ag Center: Drought conditions cause economic losses for cattle and crop for producers
Recent estimates by LSU AG Center experts find record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions are likely to lead to $135 million to $290 million in economic loss of cattle and crops. LSU AG Cente...
Aug 22, 2023
AAA reminds Louisiana auto and home owners to understand coverage before severe weather arrive
As we enter the peak of hurricane season, AAA encourages Louisianans to review home and auto insurance policies before a storm hits. Spokesperson Don Redman says now is the time for policyholders to u...
Aug 21, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
Rep Joe Marino begins next chapter as an ad hoc judge
Gretna Representative Joe Marino officially resigned Monday from his legislative post to begin his appointment as an ad hoc Judge for the 24 Judicial District. The Independent, who was elected to the ...
Aug 21, 2023 Rep Joe Marino poses in the capitol on his last day as a lawmaker June 8, 2023.
