Category Archives: News
Louisiana signs a $600M HUD agreement for recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta
The state has signed a $600 Million HUD grant agreement for recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development Pat Forbes said it means the s...
Oct 01, 2022
Annual federal Cost Of Living Adjustment means increase in monthly SNAP benefits in Louisiana
Louisiana residents on food stamps receive an increase in their monthly maximum benefits starting this month. Assistant Secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services Shavana Howard says...
Sep 30, 2022
State Police to undergo ABLE training on how to intervene and deter the use of excessive force
Louisiana State Police joins the national training program known as the ABLE Project. ABLE stands for Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement and LSP Lt. Bryan Lee said they've joined a select group ...
Sep 30, 2022
Louisiana hunters asked to submit deer samples to detect and track cases of Chronic Wasting Disease
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters in the control areas of Franklin, Madison, and Tensas parishes to submit samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD. D...
Sep 30, 2022
CABL cancels October 20th televised U.S. Senate after not getting a commitment from Senator Kennedy
The Council for A Better Louisiana (CABL) has canceled its scheduled October 20th U.S. Senate debate, which would have pitted incumbent Republican Senator John Kennedy against Democrat challengers Luk...
Sep 30, 2022
LSU sets records in academic quality of their freshman class and enrollment
LSU sets a new record in academic quality for its most accomplished freshman class in the university's history. Assistant Vice President and Director of Admissions Daniel Barrow said the class has an ...
Sep 29, 2022
Jameis Winston misses practice again, Andy Dalton could get the start against the Vikings
Saints quarterback Jameis Winston did not practice again on Thursday as the team continues its preparations for Sunday's game against the Vikings in London. Winston said on Wednesday he expected to pr...
Sep 29, 2022 Andy Dalton
Lumber prices fall as interest rates soar, affecting housing market
The Wall Street Journal says lumber prices have fallen to their lowest levels in more than two years, bringing prices back to pre-pandemic levels. Roy O. Martin is the largest private landowner in the...
Sep 29, 2022 Stewart Black / CC
District 3 U.S. House challenger posts attack ad against incumbent Higgins, parodying his old Crimestoppers videos
District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt's new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video...
Sep 29, 2022
United Cajun Navy says Hurricane Ian is comparable to Katrina
The United Cajun Navy said Hurricane Ian is comparable to Katrina. Spokesperson Brian Trascher said overnight they assisted with more than two dozen rescues in the Ft. Myers area and their work is far...
Sep 29, 2022
