Category Archives: Politics & Government
"Hope out of Darkness": Statue commemorating wrongfully enslaved man Solomon Northup unveiled in Marksville
A statue was unveiled in Avoyelles Parish on Sunday to commemorate the 165th anniversary of the liberation of a wrongfully enslaved man. Solomon Northup was born a free black man in upstate New York i...
Jan 05, 2026 HOPE OUT OF DARKNESS statue commemorating SOLOMON NORTHUP (photo courtesy of Louisiana State Representative Daryl Deshotel)
LSU Health Shreveport advises utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals to follow through on New Year's health resolutions
If the New Year resolved to lead a healthier lifestyle, LSU Health Shreveport Director of Institutional Wellness Dr. Marie Vasquez Morgan has some advice. She says maintaining any resolution starts wi...
Jan 05, 2026
Energy needs, auto insurance reform among many issues facing Louisiana lawmakers heading into 2026 legislative session
In three months, state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state's future energy needs wit...
Jan 05, 2026
Cassidy facing multiple challengers in 2026
The big political story for 2026 will be the U.S. Senate race as Republican incumbent Bill Cassidy faces several challengers from his own party. State Treasurer John Fleming, state senator Blake Migue...
Jan 02, 2026 Sen. Bill Cassidy-LA (R)
Driving cell phone ban to be enforced in the new year
The grace period is over. Holding a phone to your ear while driving will now cost you a few bucks if you are caught, as the state law prohibiting cell phone use behind the wheel will be enforced in th...
Jan 02, 2026 photo: Alexandre Boucher/Unsplash
Take a Hike: Louisiana State Parks offering free admission for "First Day Hikes" on New Year's Day and January 2nd
Louisiana State Parks wants residents to take a hike! Assistant Secretary for Louisiana State Parks, Brandon Burris, says there will be free admission to State Parks on New Year's Day and January 2nd ...
Dec 31, 2025
Louisiana Department of Health releases top baby names of 2025
The Louisiana Department of Health today released the most popular baby names in the state for babies born in 2025, with Noah and Amelia taking the top spots. A total of 214 boys were named Noah, maki...
Dec 31, 2025 Tim Bish / Unsplash
French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone is back for New Year's 2026; injury attorney Morris Bart calls for permanent security measures
The French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone is re-established through Friday. Among other things, motor vehicles are prohibited from entering Bourbon Street through the end of the day Friday. But injury...
Dec 31, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com
Hiring of Lane Kiffin highlights busy year for LSU Athletics
LSU won its eighth national championship in baseball in June, but the biggest story in LSU sports this year was the firing of head football coach Brian Kelly and the hiring of Lane Kiffin. LSU Board o...
Dec 30, 2025 LSU football head coach LANE KIFFIN (photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)
Former Louisiana lawmaker Paul Hollis confirmed as 41st U.S. Mint Director
It's a special holiday season for Mandeville resident, former state lawmaker and BESE member Paul Hollis, who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 41st director of the U.S. Mint. Hollis, who has be...
Dec 30, 2025 U.S. Mint Director appointee PAUL HOLLIS (photo courtesy of Paul Hollis)
