Category Archives: News
Congressman Clay Higgins part of a Republican House delegation visiting the U.S.-Mexico border
Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins is among a group of Republican U-S House members who are in Texas today to assess the increase of unauthorized crossing attempts from Mexico. Higgins says ...
Mar 15, 2021 Congressman Clay Higgins (R) represents Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District
LSU is an 8-seed in the NCAA Tournament; to face St. Bonaventure on Saturday
Despite nearly winning the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, LSU is an eight-seed in the NCAA Tourney and will play 16-and-4 St. Bonaventure on Saturday. Coach Will Wade says it will be a challenge to ...
Mar 14, 2021
Drew Brees announces his retirement from the NFL
On the 15-year anniversary of the Saints signing Drew Brees as a free agent, the future Hall of Fame quarterback announced his retirement from professional football on Sunday, ending a stellar 20-year...
Mar 14, 2021 Ian Ransley / CC
State health officials optimistic about pandemic
The number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital is below 500 for the first time since the early days of the pandemic. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says the continuing decline in hospitalization...
Mar 14, 2021
JPSO investigates the homicide of elderly caretaker, suspect is a nonverbal special needs female
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the homicide of a 77-year-old caretaker and the suspect is the special needs woman she cared for at a home in Terrytown. Sheriff Joseph Lopinto s...
Mar 12, 2021
Biden relief bill includes 28.6 billion for restaurants/bars
President Biden signs the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Act, a sweeping bill that includes 28.6 billion dollars in assistance to bars and restaurants. Louisiana Restaurant Association President ...
Mar 11, 2021
Sunday marks one year since the first Louisiana COVID death
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 death in Louisiana. Governor Edwards' communications director Shauna Sanford said Sunday will be a Day of Remembrance and the Gove...
Mar 11, 2021 Stuart Seeger / CC
Expect travel to be different in 2021
After a year of upended travel, AAA said if you are planning a trip this year understand that it will be a different experience. AAA spokesperson Don Redman said the keyword is "prepare," so you aren'...
Mar 11, 2021
AARP dashboard indicates a decline in COVID cases and deaths in nursing homes
AARP's latest dashboard indicates COVID infections and deaths are declining in nursing homes in Louisiana based on the case and fatality numbers from mid-January to mid-February. However, AARP State D...
Mar 11, 2021
Legislation filed allowing users to sue social media companies over unfair bans
Legislation has been filed that would allow you to take social media companies to court if they ban or restrict your account in a biased manner. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris, the bill's auth...
Mar 11, 2021
