Category Archives: News
State lawmakers gearing up for three-week special session in February on redistricting
State Lawmakers plan to hold a three-week special session in February on Redistricting. Speaking to the Baton Rouge Press Club, Crowley Representative John Stefanski says lawmakers are close to comple...
Nov 23, 2021
Gov Edwards and Mayor Hunter announce $11.3M housing rehab program for Lake Charles residents
Governor Edwards announces $11.3 million has been secured to help residents recover from the 2020 hurricanes along with flooding that severely damaged homes in Lake Charles. It's a combination of fund...
Nov 22, 2021 Western Area Power / CC
Report: Dave Aranda, Billy Napier, Matt Campbell finalists for LSU head coaching job
Sports reporter Glen Guilbeau with Outkick.com reports Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda, Louisiana's Billy Napier, and Iowa State's Matt Campbell are the three finalists to replace Ed Orgeron as LSU's he...
Nov 22, 2021 Tammy Anthony Baker / CC
Governor Edwards cuts ribbon on I-10 widening project in Acadiana
Governor Edwards and other officials today marked the completion of the $125 million I-10 widening project between I-49 and Breaux Bridge. The ribbon-cutting involved the replacement of more than seve...
Nov 22, 2021 Photo courtesy of DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson's Twitter page.
Gas prices starting to drop ahead of Thanksgiving travel
There's something to be thankful for at the pump this week. Gas Buddy Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the average price for regular gas in Louisiana is down a penny and half with the stat...
Nov 22, 2021 sippakorn yamkasikorn / Unsplash
Louisianans Paying Less Than National Average For Thanksgiving Dinner
As Louisianans sit down for a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, know that the price tag for the meal is lower than the national average. That's according to the Louisiana Farm Bureau and spokesman Avery D...
Nov 22, 2021
Seven people killed in separate car crashes in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes
Nicholls State University is mourning the death of three students who were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish involving a suspected drunk driver just after midnight on Saturday. State P...
Nov 22, 2021
Louisiana Office of Human Trafficking Prevention receives $1.5 million federal grant to assist child victims
The newly established Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Prevention receives a $1.5 million federal grant to improve outcomes for young victims of the crime. Executive Director of the office Dr. D...
Nov 19, 2021 Imagens Evangélicas / CC
Governor Edwards encourages vaccine boosters before the holidays
As we move into the holiday season Governor Edwards continues to encourage COVID vaccinations and for those who already are, he's also touting booster shots. Edwards said last year's holiday gathering...
Nov 19, 2021 Anthony Quintano / CC
House passes $1.75 trillion Biden Build Back Better plan
The Biden Build Back Better Plan passed in the House this morning after an hours-long speech overnight delayed the vote. The $1.75 trillion bill will assist working families with childcare for about 3...
Nov 19, 2021 Louis Velazquez / Unsplash
