Category Archives: News
Rep. Garofalo responds to losing chair of House Education
Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo issued a three-page response after being asked by House Speaker Clay Schexnayder to step aside for the remainder of the session from his post as House Education C...
May 18, 2021 Rep. Ray Garofalo
Marijuana legalization effort likely dead for the session
The surprise march of marijuana legalization through the Legislature is likely over for the session after the House rejects a bill that would set the tax rate for recreational pot sales. The final vot...
May 18, 2021
Lake Charles receives third highest amount of rainfall in history
Lake Charles recorded the third heaviest rainfall in history according to the National Weather Service, with more than a foot of rain Monday, and that includes Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Mayor Nic Hu...
May 18, 2021 Nic Hunter, Mayor of Lake Charles
State Rep. Ray Garofalo is out as House Education Chairman after controversial remarks
State Representative Ray Garofalo says he's out as House Education Chairman. The Legislative Black Caucus asked for Garofalo's removal after he said there was good with slavery to go along with the ba...
May 18, 2021 Rep. Ray Garofalo
Lake Charles and Baton Rouge experience high amounts of rainfall
Over a foot of rain fell over parts of Lake Charles and Baton Rouge yesterday as a result of a slow-moving storm system. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Lake Charles is once again dealing with sto...
May 18, 2021 courtesy of State Fire Marshal's office
Historic rains prompt hundreds of water rescues in Lake Charles, Baton Rouge
The historic rainfall that swamped Lake Charles and Baton Rouge last night left many residents stranded in their cars and homes as floodwaters rose rapidly yesterday and early this morning. State Fire...
May 18, 2021 Photo courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Marijuana legalization vote to be held Tuesday in the House, author not planning another delay
The author of legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana says the House will vote on his bill Tuesday afternoon. Mandeville Republican Representative Richard Nelson said he's optimistic he...
May 17, 2021 Stuart Seeger / CC
Disney+ movie to begin filming in Baton Rouge
The upcoming Disney+ feature film Crater is set to begin filming around the Baton Rouge area, primarily at Celtic Studios. Celtic Director of Studio Operations Aaron Bayham said hosting the production...
May 17, 2021
US Supreme Court refuses retroactivity for non unanimous verdicts
The US Supreme Court rules that those convicted in the past on non-unanimous jury verdicts will not automatically get a retrial. The decision, Edwards v. Vannoy, states that a prior ruling, Ramos v. L...
May 17, 2021 FaceMePLS / CC
Truck driver shortage causing delay in goods and fuel
The temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline only highlighted the truck driver shortage. Louisiana Motor Transport Association Executive Director Renee Amar said the driver shortage was already an ...
May 17, 2021 Thank You (20,5 millions+) views / CC
