Category Archives: News
FDA advisory panel proposes shift towards annual COVID vaccines
A plan to streamline COVID vaccination protocols is under consideration. The FDA advisory panel is recommending a transition to an annual vaccination routine similar to flu shots. Tulane epidemiologis...
Jan 27, 2023 Chic Bee / CC
$50,000 Powerball ticket bought in St. Amant goes unclaimed and is now worth nothing
Some one missed out on winning 50-thousand dollars. The Louisiana Lottery says the deadline to claim a Powerball ticket worth 50-thousand dollars expired on Thursday. The ticket was purchased at Fishe...
Jan 27, 2023
Louisiana Family Forum is looking for the state's longest married couple
The Louisiana Family Forum is looking to honor the state's longest-married couple and is currently accepting nominations. LFF President Gene Mills said it's an annual tradition to find couples who've ...
Jan 26, 2023
LSU students create a group to help female students get home safely
Since the alleged assault and death of LSU student Madison Brooks made the headlines, it's inspired two freshman students to create a group to help other female students get home safely. Alisha Ortola...
Jan 26, 2023
DOTD worker from Lake Charles killed while repairing potholes in Desoto Parish
The state transportation department is mourning the death of a DOTD worker killed while working Wednesday afternoon on an asphalt project in DeSoto Parish on U.S. Highway 171. State Police Trooper Jon...
Jan 26, 2023
Lafayette man sentenced to 45 years in prison for kidnapping and attempted murder in hate crime scheme
A Lafayette man has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for kidnapping and attempting to murder a gay man as part of a hate crime scheme. U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown said Chance Seneca used t...
Jan 26, 2023
Larose man charged with murder in the death of a 15-year-old female's drug overdose.
Charges against 19-year-old Blayne Terrebonne of Larose have been upgraded after authorities say he sold 15-year-old female drugs in October that led to her death. Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office Ca...
Jan 26, 2023
Washington D.C. Mardi Gras underway today through Saturday. Movers & shakers gather to wheel & deal and catch some beads
The annual Washington D.C. Mardi Gras gets underway today. The event has become a staple for political folk who want to "see-and-be-seen," network and fund raise. "LAPolitics.com" publisher Jeremy Alf...
Jan 26, 2023 Photo courtesy of mkofl.com
Three Louisiana teachers receive $25,000 Milken Educator Award for outstanding educator skills
Three south Louisiana teachers are 25 thousand dollars richer for receiving the Milken Educator Award which goes to about 40 elementary educators across the country every year. The three recipients ar...
Jan 25, 2023
DOJ says Louisiana Department of Corrections violating the 14th Amendment by keeping inmates beyond their release date
The Department of Justice said it's a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment when the Louisiana Department of Corrections holds inmates past their release date. Baton Rouge trail attorney Lindsay Bloui...
Jan 25, 2023 Karsten Winegeart / Unsplash
