Category Archives: News
Bonnet Carre Spillway closure is underway
The US Army Corps of Engineers has started closing the Bonnet Carre Spillway. This is the first year the spillway has been opened twice, due to high Mississippi River levels, but Corps spokesperson Ma...
Jul 22, 2019 Louisiana Sea Grant College Program Louisiana State University / CC
Annual report shows criminal justice reform results in monetary savings larger than anticipated
Louisiana's annual performance report on the criminal justice reform package approved in 2017 finds it has saved the state over 12-million dollars, twice the anticipated savings. "We're well ahead of ...
Jul 22, 2019 Steve Mays / CC
LA casino revenue down 10 percent year to year
Louisiana casinos have seen substantial declines in revenue in the last year, leading casino advocates to sound the alarm that the state's gaming industry is shrinking. Shreveport casinos are down 11....
Jul 20, 2019 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
LA unemployment rate down significantly year to year
Louisiana's unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent in June, down .7 percent from the same time last year. Louisiana's unemployment rate is it's lowest since January 2008 according to the Governor....
Jul 19, 2019 GotCredit / CC
LSU picked to finish No. 2 in the SEC West
Media at Southeastern Conference Media Days pick LSU to finish second in the Western Division behind Alabama. LSU was picked to finish fifth last year, but the Tigers outperformed the low expectations...
Jul 19, 2019
Lawsuit over NFC championship game no-call can proceed following ruling from judge
An Orleans Parish judge is allowing a Saints fan's lawsuit over the ending of the NFC championship game to move forward. Judge Nicole Sheppard denied the NFL's motion to dismiss the suit. Attorney Ton...
Jul 19, 2019 Erin Costa / CC
BR Chef Beats Bobby Flay on the Food Network
Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote of Gov't Taco Beat Bobby Flay yesterday on the Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world renown chef to a crawfish boil. The program lets local chefs challeng...
Jul 19, 2019
Legislation inspired by a fatal crash in 2017 that permits drug testing in traffic crashes with severe injuries signed into law
Governor Edwards holds a ceremonial bill signing this afternoon for "Katie Bug's Law." It requires drug testing of all drivers involved in crashes that result in serious injury. Bossier City Senator R...
Jul 19, 2019 TexasDarkHorse / CC
Hubig's Pies brand to resume manufacturing operations in New Orleans in 2020
An iconic New Orleans company is returning as Hubig's Pies announces plans to restart production after a fire burned down their old facility. The longtime producer of fried fruit pies will open a new ...
Jul 18, 2019
"Live PD" now broadcasting live programming with Lafayette Police
The A&E reality show "Live PD" is now filming in Lafayette. Airing Friday and Saturday nights, the show gives viewers a live look at real situations with police offers as they unfold. Lafayette Po...
Jul 18, 2019 Scott Davidson / CC
