Category Archives: News
Much of north Louisiana sees 2-3 inches of snow
It's a winter wonderland across north Louisiana today after a rare snowfall ended Monday morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Nuttall says two to four inches of snow fell across the r...
Jan 11, 2021 Photo courtesy of State Police Facebook page
13 Louisiana law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2020
13 Louisiana law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2020 according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. CEO Marcia Ferranto said that's the highest number they've reco...
Jan 11, 2021
Saints bounce Bears from the playoffs; will face Tom Brady and the Bucs again next Sunday
The Saints led 7-3 at halftime, but dominated the second half and defeated the Bears 21-9 to advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The defense held Chicago to 239 total yards and just o...
Jan 10, 2021
Will current vaccines work against mutated strains of coronavirus?
As two new mutations of the coronavirus have been reported, questions arise if the current vaccines being rolled out in the US will provide adequate protection. Assistant Dean for Translational Scienc...
Jan 09, 2021 Lucio Miele, M.D., Ph.D.
What to expect from the coming Democratic-controlled Congress
After winning both Georgia Senate races Democrats now control both chambers of Congress for the first time in a decade. Political analyst Clancy DuBos said in the short term expect Dems to push throug...
Jan 08, 2021 Political Analyst Clancy DuBos
Baton Rouge Rep. Ted James calls for boycott of Rouses
Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and Baton Rouge Representative Ted James calls for a boycott of Rouses after a photograph of co-owner Donald Rouse Sr. attending the pro-Trump Rally in DC Wedn...
Jan 08, 2021
Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves says President Trump should "effectively resign" and "technically hand over the keys to Pence"
With less than two weeks to go in the Trump presidency and the country still reeling from Wednesday's chaotic day at the US capitol, Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves tells WWL Radio in...
Jan 08, 2021 Tammy Anthony Baker / CC
Workforce Commission swamped by calls for assistance
The Louisiana Workforce Commission is being inundated with calls and wait times are very long as the 300 dollar federally boosted unemployment benefits went into effect. Secretary Ava Dejoie says LWC ...
Jan 08, 2021
COVID Relief Bill increases food stamp benefits
The COVID Relief Bill will help food stamp recipients in Louisiana receive more in benefits and allow more people to qualify. Recipients will see an increase of roughly 15-percent in benefits for the ...
Jan 07, 2021
LA Dems condemn state Republicans, allege GOP election rhetoric created Capitol Hill mob
Louisiana Democratic Party leaders gathered on the steps of the State Capitol on a cold, windy Thursday afternoon to cast blame for Wednesday's Capitol Hill riot on the Republican Party. State Democra...
Jan 07, 2021
