Category Archives: News
Confidence the 2023 I Voted sticker unveiled
The 2023 "I Voted" sticker was unveiled this morning, featuring the state bird, a pelican, and her three chicks. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said he along with New Orleans artist Becky Fos chose th...
Aug 07, 2023 Pictured Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, First Assistant Secretary of State Nancy Landry, and Artist Becky Fos.
Operation Smoke Sheaux to be featured on the Food Network
Tonight's episode of "BBQ USA" on the Food Network is entitled "Battle on the Bayou" and it will feature the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Operation Smoke Sheaux. Ryan Gonzales, assistant dir...
Aug 07, 2023 Karen Horton / CC
Fall election season gets underway this week
The fall election season will ramp up this week as a three-day qualifying period begins tomorrow for candidates to sign up for the elected position they would like to serve. There are seven major cand...
Aug 06, 2023 Sean McMenemy / CC
New report shows Louisiana drivers with bad credit pay more for car insurance
A new study from the Consumer Federation of America finds that safe drivers with bad credit pay an average of 905 dollars more than drivers with excellent credit scores. Director of Real Reform Louisi...
Aug 05, 2023 Jenny Ueberberg / Unsplash
Saints RB Alvin Kamara suspended for first three games of the season, while DE Cam Jordan gets contract extension
Saints Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy stemming from his arrest in Las Vegas in 2022. After appearing in court for...
Aug 04, 2023
New speckled trout limits approved, public will have a chance to give their input
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approves new catch limits for the speckled trout because there's been a decline in the overall size of the popular recreational fish. LDWF Assistant Sec...
Aug 04, 2023
Report: Louisiana teacher salaries do not grow with experience
A recent study on teacher salaries finds starting pay for Louisiana teachers is among the highest in the South, but yet overall pay for teachers is among the lowest. Council for a Better Louisiana Pre...
Aug 04, 2023 javier trueba / Unsplash
Sungas Renewables CEO discusses their planned low-carbon methanol plant in Pineville
SunGas Renewables CEO Robert Rigdon says building a $1.8 billion renewable low-carbon methanol site in Pineville will make a meaningful impact in producing clean energy. Rigdon says after inspecting s...
Aug 03, 2023
Karma is bringing Taylor Swift back around to New Orleans in 2024
Taylor Swift fans can't seem to calm down after the announcement she's added a stop in New Orleans on The Eras Tour 2024. When her 2023 dates were announced the Big Easy was noticeably missing. Genera...
Aug 03, 2023 oouinouin / CC
23-year-old man faces 1st-degree murder charge in fatal shooting of Ville Platte City Marshal
Update: State Police have charged 23-year-old Vonteeko Anderson for first degree murder in the shooting death of Ville Platte City Marshal Barry Giglio. Giglio and other law enforcement officers were ...
Aug 03, 2023 Barry Giglio
