Category Archives: News

Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the United States that killed nearly 3,000 Americans. Chris Guilbeau, Assistant Deputy Director of Emergency Management at Governor...

While many are dealing with the stress of hurricane recovery State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter reminds residents that free and confidential help is available for those feeling overwhelmed during thi...

The LSU Tigers kick off their first home game against McNeese State Saturday night and for the first time fans, will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR COVID-19 test to enter Tiger St...

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical systems today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says that's not a surprise. "September 10th is the statistical midpoint of the season marking t...

Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May says the lights are back on for more of the utility's customers. He says power has now been restored to more than 90-percent of those who can take it in...

The American Red Cross is aiding in areas of the state that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Ida. President and CEO Gail McGovern has visited southeast Louisiana herself and seen the widespread deva...

The Baton Rouge Zoo released sad news Wednesday about the passing of 20-month-old giraffe Burreaux. The young giraffe, named after Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow, was born December 26 in 2019, the s...

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is ordering insurance companies to pay the evacuation expenses of policyholders who fled their homes during Hurricane Ida, whether a mandatory evacuation o...

While some parts are the state have regained power other parts remain uninhabitable. FEMA is on the ground helping residents with immediate needs. FEMA Spokesperson John Mills some residents may quali...

The October primary in Louisiana has been postponed to November due to hurdles imposed by Hurricane Ida. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin's plan, approved by the Governor, moves the primary from October...