Category Archives: Politics & Government
Expect heavy rainfall as disturbance in the gulf is expected to make landfall in south Louisiana beginning Thursday
Forecasters are now urging those of you near the Gulf Coast to be weather aware for the next few days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there's a disturbance brewing in the gulf; howeve...
Jul 16, 2025 courtesy of National Hurricane Service
Law enforcement officers, Louisiana business owner indicted on charges of bribery, conspiracy to commit visa fraud, mail fraud
The U.S. Attorney's Office announces a 62-count indictment against five people, including four law enforcement officers, in connection with a visa fraud scheme. Alex Van Hook, the acting U.S. attorney...
Jul 16, 2025 CHANDRAKANT "LALA" PATEL (courtesy of Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office)
Cardholders at select library systems in Louisiana can now obtain free passes to the National World War II Museum
If you hold a library card at the state library or at the library systems in Iberville, Livingston, Tangipahoa or Rapides parishes, you can now use your card to get into a museum! State Librarian Meg ...
Jul 16, 2025
Congresswoman Julia Letlow to co-sponsor constitutional amendment to ban burning of U.S. flag
Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced last week she'd be co-sponsoring a constitutional amendment to ban the burning of the U.S. flag with Arkansas Republican Steve Womack. Letlow says this amendment i...
Jul 16, 2025 courtesy of wikimedia commons
National Hurricane Center calls for increased chances of heavy rainfall to reach coastal Louisiana beginning Wednesday
The National Hurricane Center says there is a medium chance for a tropical depression to form near Louisiana's southeast coast later this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says regardle...
Jul 15, 2025 courtesy of National Hurricane Service
Louisiana Highway Safety Commission's message to drivers for July: Slow down or suffer deadly consequences
The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has a stern message for all you kamikaze drivers out there: Chill out and slow down! It's part of a month-long national campaign aimed at reminding drivers that...
Jul 15, 2025
Louisiana Rural Hospital Coalition responds to discussions concerning potential closures
There's been plenty of noise about rural hospitals in the wake of the passage of the tax and spending bill in Congress. Democrats say because of cuts to Medicaid, 33 of them in Louisiana will close. R...
Jul 15, 2025
LA Wallet can now be used at TSA checkpoints, federal buildings and courthouses for the next three years
You can now use LA Wallet at any TSA checkpoint in the country. Governor Jeff Landry made the announcement with a video posted on social media. "We are thrilled to announce that TSA has officially app...
Jul 15, 2025
Louisiana National Guard Training Center in Pineville to once again be named Camp Beauregard
Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville is being renamed back to Camp Beauregard after Battle of New Orleans veteran Captain Jacques Toutant Beauregard. Previously named after Confederate G...
Jul 15, 2025 photo courtesy of Louisiana National Guard
Landry responds to Seabaugh's criticism of him
After Shreveport Republican Senator Alan Seabaugh ripped Governor Landry on KEEL radio last week, the governor went on its morning show to give his response. "I've known Alan for a long time, and we d...
Jul 14, 2025
