Category Archives: News
Louisiana average combined state and local sales tax rate highest in the nation, according to Tax Foundation report
If it seems like you're forking over a lot of money in sales taxes, you're right. In fact, the Tax Foundation says Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the coun...
Jan 26, 2026
Despite endorsement of President Donald Trump, Julia Letlow faces stiff competition in 2026 U.S. Senate Primary
Does President Trump's endorsement of Julia Letlow make her the favorite to win the U.S. Senate Republican Primary over incumbent Bill Cassidy? Advocate newspaper columnist Tyler Bridges says this wil...
Jan 26, 2026 Congresswoman JULIA LETLOW (photo courtesy Congresswoman Julia Letlow/Facebook)
LSU adds its final piece to the portal puzzle by getting Seaton to sign
Good things happen to people who wait. It took a little longer than many expected after offensive tackle Jordan Seaton had a successful visit to the LSU campus last weekend that included a trip to the...
Jan 24, 2026 Picture of Lane Kiffin, Jordan Seaton and Kiffin's nephew, Cookie Kiffin.
Photo courtesy of X
North and central Louisiana bracing for an ice storm
Are you ready for the ice storm of 2026? State Climatologist Jay Grymes says the icy conditions will begin to develop Friday night. "Rain and the coldest of the air, where we start to see freezing pro...
Jan 23, 2026 Graphic is courtesy of the National Weather Service
St. Landry Parish Council residents advocate for cockfighting, animal rights group responds
The St. Landry Parish Council took up a measure to start the process of re-legalizing cockfighting, and an animal rights group has plenty to say about that. On Wednesday night, the council voted on a ...
Jan 22, 2026 (photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
As Louisiana braces for severe winter ice storm, DOTD makes preparations for hazardous road conditions
North Louisiana could be hit with a significant ice storm this weekend. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says rain will reach the state's northwestern parishes on Friday, and that rain will eventually t...
Jan 22, 2026
Louisiana Fifth District seat up for grabs as Julia Letlow announces intention to challenge Bill Cassidy
Now that Julia Letlow will be vacating her District 5 seat to challenge Bill Cassidy for his U.S. Senate seat, the race is on for her successor. Greg Hilburn, a Louisiana politics reporter for the USA...
Jan 22, 2026
Congressman Troy Carter supports bill to add mental health, suicide prevention information to high school student IDs
Congressman Troy Carter is among the sponsors of a bipartisan bill that would require all middle school and high school student IDs and websites to include mental health and suicide prevention informa...
Jan 22, 2026
Julia Letlow enters 2026 U.S. Senate race, looks to challenge Bill Cassidy
Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has officially entered the U.S. Senate race, as she's seeking to win the seat currently occupied by fellow Republican Bill Cassidy. In her campaign announcement, ...
Jan 21, 2026 JULIA LETLOW (left) and BILL CASSIDY (right) (photos: Wikimedia Commons)
Louisiana Office of Tourism announces "Year of Outdoors" campaign to highlight the state's natural beauty and recreational options
2026 is the "Year of Outdoors" in Louisiana. It's a year-long initiative to invite both residents and visitors to either discover or rediscover the natural beauty and the scores of recreational opport...
Jan 21, 2026 FOUNTAINBLEAU STATE PARK (photo courtesy of Louisiana State Parks)
