Category Archives: News
According to U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis of Mandeville, pennies are no longer minted, but will remain in circulation for the foreseeable future
The federal government minted its last penny about two months ago, but it will be decades before the penny becomes a rare coin. Newly confirmed U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis from Mandeville says enou...
Jan 05, 2026
"Hope out of Darkness": Statue commemorating wrongfully enslaved man Solomon Northup unveiled in Marksville
A statue was unveiled in Avoyelles Parish on Sunday to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the liberation of a wrongfully enslaved man. Solomon Northup was born a free black man in upstate New York i...
Jan 05, 2026 HOPE OUT OF DARKNESS statue commemorating SOLOMON NORTHUP (photo courtesy of Louisiana State Representative Daryl Deshotel)
LSU Health Shreveport advises utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals to follow through on New Year's health resolutions
If the New Year resolved to lead a healthier lifestyle, LSU Health Shreveport Director of Institutional Wellness Dr. Marie Vasquez Morgan has some advice. She says maintaining any resolution starts wi...
Jan 05, 2026
Energy needs, auto insurance reform among many issues facing Louisiana lawmakers heading into 2026 legislative session
In three months, state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state's future energy needs wit...
Jan 05, 2026
Future of LSU coaches leading Ole Miss playoff run uncertain after Sugar Bowl win
Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship game on the line, but there is uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels' staff...
Jan 02, 2026 CHARLIE WEIS JR. (center) (photo courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics)
Cassidy facing multiple challengers in 2026
The big political story for 2026 will be the U.S. Senate race as Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy faces several challengers from his own party. State Treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Migue...
Jan 02, 2026 Sen. Bill Cassidy-LA (R)
Driving cell phone ban to be enforced in the new year
The grace period is over. Holding a phone to your ear while driving will now cost you a few bucks if you are caught, as the state law prohibiting cell phone use behind the wheel will be enforced in th...
Jan 02, 2026 photo: Alexandre Boucher/Unsplash
Louisiana Department of Health announces funding for rural healthcare
The Louisiana Department of Health said the state will receive $208 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program, established when Congress approved President Trump's Working Families Tax C...
Jan 02, 2026
LSU set to go on a shopping spree in the transfer portal
Lane Kiffin has been counting down the days until the opening of the transfer portal window since he was hired as LSU's football coach on November 30th. Kiffin is known as the "Portal King" for his ab...
Jan 01, 2026
Take a Hike: Louisiana State Parks offering free admission for "First Day Hikes" on New Year's Day and January 2nd
Louisiana State Parks wants residents to take a hike! Assistant Secretary for Louisiana State Parks, Brandon Burris, says there will be free admission to State Parks on New Year's Day and January 2nd ...
Dec 31, 2025
