Category Archives: News
Louisiana's Job Picture Improving Post-Ida And In Midst Of Pandemic
There's improvement to report in Louisiana's job market. So says Ava Cates, Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, who notes some of the improvement that's taken place since Hurricane Ida st...
Dec 21, 2021
New Orleans Mayor Says Mardi Gras 2022 Still A Go With Route Modifications
A reconfirmation today from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell that Mardi Gras 2022 will take place as scheduled with route changes made for some crews, though all crews will roll on their scheduled da...
Dec 21, 2021
Climate Prediction Center predicts a warmer and drier than normal winter
Today (Tuesday, December 21st) is the first day of winter and the climate prediction center predicts a warmer and drier than normal winter. State Climatologist Barry Keim says La Nina climate conditio...
Dec 21, 2021 www.twin-loc.fr / CC
Moderna booster data is promising against Omicron variant
Preliminary data from Moderna indicates their COVID booster shot increases antibody levels against the Omicron variant. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Fred Lopez said while i...
Dec 21, 2021 Anthony Quintano / CC
Louisiana ranked among top U.S. states for election integrity
Louisiana scores among the Top Ten states in the U.S. for the integrity of its elections. Secretary of state Kyle Ardoin oversees elections and voting. He says the ranking by the Heritage Foundation i...
Dec 21, 2021 Daniel Morrison / CC
Omicron cases on the rise in Louisiana and officials fear another COVID surge
Federal health officials say the Omicron variant is now the dominant COVID-19 variant and COVID cases are on the rise again raising fears of a new surge. "I can tell you that our seven-day average inc...
Dec 21, 2021
Inflation, Labor And Raw Material Prices Impacting Louisiana Roadway Projects
Inflation is expected to take a hit on roadway projects in Louisiana. That word comes from DOTD Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson who says two projects have already been rejected, including plans ...
Dec 20, 2021
The Saints stun the Super Bowl Champs with a shutout victory in Tampa Bay
A stunning outcome on Sunday night as the Saints shutout Tampa Bay nine to zip to complete the season series sweep of the defending super bowl champs. New Orleans sacked Bucs quarterback Tom Brady fou...
Dec 19, 2021
For the first time ever, a Louisiana-themed float will roll in the Roses Bowl Parade on New Year's Day
The Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day will for the first time in its 133-year history feature a Louisiana float. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says Louisiana will be the only state to...
Dec 18, 2021
Governor Edwards gives State Police Superintendent Lamar Davis a vote of confidence
It's been difficult year for State Police as the state agency is under scrutiny for several use of force incidents over the last few years, one of them led to a death in Union Parish in 2019. Governor...
Dec 18, 2021
