Registration for the Fortified Roof Program lottery closes Friday at 5 p.m. 3,000 individuals will receive grants of up to $10,000 for a new fortified roof. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said homeowners can create a profile and register their primary residence for the lottery at ldi.la.gov. "It can't be a rent...

An LSU Pennington Biomedical study found that Americans with severe obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures. Senior author of the study, Dr. Vance Albaugh, said extreme obesity can predispose patients to knee or hip replacements, heart disease and other health issues that require operation. Despite rising nati...

Nearly the entire state is under a flood watch as tropical moisture from a disturbance in the Gulf interacts with a stalled cold front, which is expected to produce between three to six inches of rain, with the possibility that some areas could see up to ten inches of rain fall over the next few days. "We can have...

U.S. Senator John Kennedy is seeking re-election in 2028, but is he eyeing an even higher office? While speaking on Friday at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm's College, Kennedy said his donors have approached him about running for President and he has not ruled out the idea. Political analyst Ron ...

Louisiana came in 19th in WalletHub's ranking of the best states for military retirees, climbing seven spots from last year. The state scored well in affordability, quality of life, veteran community support, and access to services. Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley credited the capita...

As the 2026 season was winding down, LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson could not imagine Tigers shortstop Steven "Monster" Milam returning for his senior season. Johnson said one of the 30 Major League Baseball teams would draft Milam and give him a two-million-dollar signing bonus. Johnson acknowledged Milam lo...

A documentary on legendary Heisman trophy-winning LSU running back Billy Cannon is set to release the week of this year's LSU-Ole Miss game. His daughter, Bunnie Cannon, made the project happen. She said she wants to give fans a glimpse at who he truly was. She said, "Everybody knows the football greatness and all...

During the U.S. Senate primary election, there was a great deal of confusion in some polling places about the ballots that no-party voters could cast. Some no-party reported being denied the ballot of their choice, when the rules clearly stipulated that they had that option. That confusion could be compounded in the ru...

Early voting for the U.S. Senate runoff elections began today, with these races determining once and for all who will advance to the November general election. If you tell that to a typical voter, the response you get might be one of surprise. "I kind of doubt that they do know there's an election coming up, and I...

Local school superintendents are not on board with the governor's plan to take $170 million in funding for public schools and use that money instead to keep paying a $2,000 stipend for teachers. Rapides Parish schools superintendent Jeff Powell says the loss of that funding will have real consequences. "To presume...