Category Archives: News
Louisiana logs its first Delta-plus variant case
The first confirmed case of the Delta-plus coronavirus variant in Louisiana was discovered this week after Ochsner researchers sequenced a batch of COVID-19 samples collected in early June from New Or...
Jul 01, 2021
College athletes begin announcing paid sponsorship deals as new NIL policy takes effect
A new era of college athletics begins today as student-athletes can be compensated for endorsement deals and other business ventures and not lose their eligibility. Charles Hanagriff works for MatchPo...
Jul 01, 2021
Former Louisiana Lt. Gov. Jimmy Fitzmorris Jr. dies at 99
The man who redefined the office of lieutenant governor in the 1970s, Jimmy Fitzmorris Jr passed away Wednesday night. The New Orleans native was the state's first full-time lieutenant governor. Ag Co...
Jul 01, 2021 Former Louisiana Lt. Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris, Jr. Courtesy of WWL Radio
LSP begins drive sober or get pulled over campaign for the 4th of July holiday weekend
State Police are encouraging drivers to stay attentive and sober as one of the busiest travel periods of the year begins for the 4th of July weekend. Trooper Thomas Gossen said law enforcement will be...
Jul 01, 2021
St. Tammany Council votes 8-6 in favor of allowing casino vote
The St. Tammany Parish Council voted 8-6 in favor of allowing a parish-wide vote on November 13th on whether or not a casino should be allowed on the waterfront just outside of Slidell. Councilman Jak...
Jul 01, 2021 Artist rendering of proposed casino near Slidell. Courtesy of P2E.
Governor Edwards defends his veto of two high profile bills
Governor John Bel Edwards stands firm on why he vetoed two high-profile bills with state lawmakers likely heading towards their first-ever override veto session. Legislation banning transgender female...
Jul 01, 2021
LDWF humanely euthanize Bruno the Bear who was severely injured in Morehouse Parish
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it had to humanly euthanize a well-known bear after he was found with two broken legs and paralyzed due to a spinal injury. Large Carnivore Prog...
Jun 30, 2021
Sports betting in Louisiana most likely won't be online when football kicks off
Legal sports betting in Louisiana might not be possible before the start of the football season as lawmakers hoped when they voted to legalize sports wagering. Director of Louisiana Casino Association...
Jun 30, 2021 fictures / CC
Small and midsized LA communities to begin receiving 315 million dollars in federal relief
290 small and midsized Louisiana municipalities have been awarded over 315 million dollars in American Rescue Plan COVID economic relief funds. About half of the funds will be delivered this month and...
Jun 30, 2021
St Tammany Parish Council to decide if casino referendum will be on November ballot
Update: After a very lengthy meeting, the St. Tammany Parish council voted to give voters a chance to decide if they want a riverboat casino in Slidell. It will appear on the November 13th ballot. Ori...
Jun 30, 2021
