Category Archives: Politics & Government
Louisiana lawmakers voice opposition to LHSAA's public-private school split athletic playoff, push for adoption of one-time transfer rule
State lawmakers told LHSAA officials they are not fans of the public-private school split playoffs in high school sports, and they would like to see a one-time transfer rule adopted. In many cases, a ...
Jul 31, 2025
UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie steps down after 17 years, will assume role as president emeritus
Au revoir, President Savoie - after 17 years, UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie is stepping down, with today being his last day. Communications Professor Philip Auter, the former faculty senate...
Jul 31, 2025 Outgoing UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie (photo courtesy of UL Lafayette)
U.S. Department of Defense halts elimination of hurricane forecasting satellite data crucial to Gulf region
The U.S. Department of Defense announced it will not go through with a plan to cut hurricane forecasting satellite data. The information is used in both weather forecasting and U.S. Military operation...
Jul 30, 2025
Northwestern State University is a major driver of economic growth in central and northwest Louisiana, study shows
A new study shows that Northwestern State is a major driver of economic growth in central and northwest Louisiana. President James Genovese says the study by labor market analytics firm Lightcast show...
Jul 30, 2025
Governor Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple at odds over General Motors Insurance
Governor Jeff Landry has announced General Motors Insurance is a new company that can provide auto insurance in Louisiana. But Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says GM National Insurance is not new a...
Jul 30, 2025
"Medicaid Millionaire": Slidell resident Candace Taylor arrested after purchasing Lamborghini and plastic surgery while on government assistance
The Attorney General's Office dubs her the "Medicaid Millionaire." 35-year-old Candace Taylor of Slidell is facing charges for allegedly collecting government benefits, despite being very well-off fin...
Jul 30, 2025 CANDACE TAYLOR (photo courtesy of Office of the Louisiana Attorney General)
Governor Jeff Landry announces plans to overhaul Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles driver's license system
Governor Jeff Landry announced a partnership with a new software vendor to overhaul the state's OMV system on his "Diner Days" podcast. OMV Commissioner Bryan Adams says the outdated system would freq...
Jul 30, 2025
Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program study indicates an increase in humidity, especially in Louisiana
Louisiana is due for yet another hot and muggy week, and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it's not just your imagination; according to a study from the Southern Climate Impacts Planning...
Jul 29, 2025
Number of Louisiana residents enrolled in Medicaid has fallen to lowest since 2023
According to the latest numbers from the Louisiana Department of Health, the number of Louisianans on Medicaid has fallen to pre-pandemic levels. As of June, about 1.6-million people in Louisiana rece...
Jul 29, 2025
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport begins plans for a second terminal to be completed by 2031
A second terminal is in the works for Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. The city's aviation director, Kevin Dolliole, outlined the master plan to the city's transportation committe...
Jul 29, 2025 photo courtesy of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
