Category Archives: News
JMC Analytics Poll: Trump is the dominant Republican candidate in the Presidential race
A Louisiana pollster conducted a nationwide survey that finds that if the Republican Presidential primary was held today, 53% say they would vote former President Donald Trump. Trump beat out nine oth...
Jul 24, 2023 Matt Johnson / CC
LDWF :Boating fatalities are down significantly so far this year compared to 29 in 2022
So far this year, there have only been six boating fatalities on state waterways, that's compared to 29 deaths in 2022. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck said it's a significant...
Jul 24, 2023 Scott Fancher / Unsplash
Midyear report finds Louisiana no longer highest sales tax rates in the country
The Tax Foundation's midyear report shows Louisiana has fallen from its spot as the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate. The state's 9.547 percent average comes in just one-one-tho...
Jul 24, 2023
LWC: Louisiana added 20,000 jobs from June 2022 to June 2023
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics says the number of seasonally adjusted employed individuals increased by 20 thousand from June 2022 to this past June. Chief Economist at the Louisiana Workforce...
Jul 24, 2023
Louisiana coastal restoration transforms eroded islands to new nesting colonies for brown pelicans
The restoration efforts of three heavily eroded islands along Louisiana's coast are providing habitat for the state's brown pelicans. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Biologist Todd Baker ...
Jul 21, 2023
State Police investigating profanity laced voicemail on state senator's phone
State Police is investigating a profanity laced voicemail left on the phone of Houma Senator Michael Fesi. Fesi voted in favor of the override of the governor's veto of a bill that bans sex altering m...
Jul 21, 2023 Michael Fesi (R) Houma
Louisiana 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline marks first year anniversary
Mental health officials are celebrating the one anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. State Suicide Prevention Coordinator Dr. Robyn Thomas says since shortening the previous seven-digit...
Jul 21, 2023
LSU picked to finish 2nd in the SEC West, Jayden Daniels selected as first-team preseason All SEC Quarterback
The media at SEC Media Days has picked Alabama to win the SEC West in a close vote over LSU, who is picked to finish second. But Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne believes the Tigers should be the preseason...
Jul 21, 2023
Jeff Landry urges Louisiana Pardon Board to follow its rules when considering death row clemency applications
Attorney General Jeff Landry has issued a legal opinion that advises the Louisiana Pardon Board not to hear the clemency applications sent in by 56 death row inmates. Landry said the pardon board has ...
Jul 21, 2023 Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R)
State Rep. Tanner Magee will not run for re-election as the "toxic stew" at the capitol has become too much
The Speaker Pro Tem of the Louisiana House has decided not to run for re-election, ending his legislative career after eight years. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says he has 14-year-old triplets, ...
Jul 20, 2023 Houma Representative Tanner Magee
