Category Archives: Politics & Government
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments regarding Louisiana coastal lawsuits against oil and gas companies
The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday over lawsuits filed by coastal parishes against oil and gas companies for damages to the coastline caused by drilling. Chevron argued that those cases belon...
Jan 13, 2026
Helena Moreno sworn in as 63rd mayor of New Orleans by former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
After eight years, the people of New Orleans have some new terminology to get used to - "Mayor Moreno." Helena Moreno was sworn in this morning as the 63rd mayor of the City of New Orleans. In her ina...
Jan 12, 2026 HELENA MORENO (photo: Todd Ragusa/Wikimedia Commons)
LSU Health Shreveport's Dr. Oren Rom comments on new federal nutrition guidelines
We're getting more reaction to the new federal nutrition guidelines released last week. Dr. Oren Rom, the senior associate dean of basic and translational science at LSU Health Shreveport, says his bi...
Jan 12, 2026 Dr. OREN ROM (photo courtesy of LSU Health Shreveport)
Helena Moreno set to be sworn in today as new mayor of New Orleans
It's a new day in New Orleans today as former TV reporter, state lawmaker and city councilwoman Helena Moreno is sworn in as the new mayor of New Orleans. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak ...
Jan 12, 2026 HELENA MORENO (courtesy of Helena Moreno)
On this date two years ago, Jeff Landry took office as Louisiana's 57th governor
Today marks the two-year anniversary of when Jeff Landry was sworn in as the state's 57th governor. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry's biggest accomplishment was the tax reform legislatio...
Jan 08, 2026
New U.S. dietary guidelines promote proteins and healthy fats, discourage ultra-processed food and added sugar
We're getting reaction to the new dietary guidelines released by the departments of Health and Agriculture. Among other things, the new guidelines urge Americans to prioritize proteins and healthy fat...
Jan 08, 2026
Chronic Wasting Disease case confirmed in a white-tailed deer in Concordia Parish, according to LDWF
The number of Chronic Wasting Disease detections in wild deer is up to 49. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says lab results came back positive for CWD on a buck harvested in the Richard K. Ya...
Jan 08, 2026
16 black bears harvested during LDWF legal bear lottery hunt
The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports 16 Louisiana black bears were harvested during the legal bear hunting season that ran from December 6th to the 21st. LDWF's Large Carnivore Progr...
Jan 08, 2026 Louisiana Black Bear (photo: Creative Commons)
Construction begins on $39 million project to replace LA 544 (Tech Drive) overpass over I-20 in Ruston
Work is underway to replace the LA 544 bridge (Tech Drive) over I-20 in Ruston. State transportation officials say the bridge was originally built in 1963 and has outlived its usefulness. Erin Buchana...
Jan 08, 2026 DOTD Secretary Glenn Ledet, Jr., along with state and local officials, turned ceremonial dirt to mark the official kick-off of construction on the $39.2 million project to replace the LA 544 (Tech Drive) overpass over I-20 in the City of Ruston (photo courtesy of Louisiana DOTD)
"I'm going": Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry plans trip to Greenland
Governor Jeff Landry tells Fox News Radio he will travel to Greenland in a couple of months as part of his new part-time job as special envoy to Greenland. Landry says he wants to talk with the reside...
Jan 07, 2026
