Category Archives: News
Louisiana Family Forum once again looking for the Longest Married Couple to honor on Valentine's Day
The Louisiana Family Forum is now accepting nominations for this year's Longest Married Couple in Louisiana award. Family Forum President Gene Mills says they're looking for couples who've been marrie...
Jan 21, 2021
Louisiana strawberry crop looks promising in 2021
The state's strawberry crop is showing signs that it will be a good one this year. LSU AgCenter Agent Mary Helen Ferguson says with the different varieties of strawberries, some Louisiana growers are ...
Jan 21, 2021
Republican lawmaker to push for gas tax
A Republican lawmaker is proposing a gasoline tax and sweeping reforms in the operation of the DOTD so more funds can be directed towards repairing state roads and bridges. Winnfield Representative Ja...
Jan 20, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
Feds pitch in 12.46 million for Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane protection project
The Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane protection project, which will protect Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, is awarded 12.46 million dollars by the Corps of Engineers. Coastal Protection and Restorat...
Jan 20, 2021
New Orleans Senators Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson highlight the list of Congressional candidates looking to replace Cedric Richmond
Three Democrats have signed up seeking to replace outgoing U.S Representative Cedric Richmond as the state's 2nd District Congressman. The election is March 20th. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter found...
Jan 20, 2021
Candidates can sign up to run for Congress in the 2nd and 5th districts
Qualifying begins Wednesday at the Secretary of State's Office for two special Congressional elections on March 20th. Voters in the second and fifth Congressional districts will be asked to select a n...
Jan 20, 2021
LSU still needs a defensive coordinator after candidate Ryan Nielsen stays with the Saints
LSU football is still looking to hire a defensive coordinator after Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen stays in New Orleans. Nielsen was reportedly working on a contract with LSU to become the T...
Jan 19, 2021
Wanted: Retired medical workers to administer vaccines
The State Office of Public Health is looking for retired medical providers who'd be interested in volunteering to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Bureau of Community Preparedness interim director Dr. Su...
Jan 19, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ochsner
Phase One of I-10 expansion and renovation complete
Officials cut the ribbon today on the first of three phases in the 183 million dollar I-10 widening project. State Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson said they widened a stretch from ...
Jan 19, 2021
Updated: With Corrected version of Donald Rouse Sr's statement regarding his appearance at President Trump rally prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol
LSU Board of Supervisors member Collis Temple Jr says the university should look at ending its relationship with Rouses Supermarkets because of co-owner Donald Rouse Sr's participation in a pro-Trump ...
Jan 18, 2021
