The Louisiana Department of Health launches a new initiative aimed at reducing maternal deaths from accidental drug overdoses. It's called Project MOM - Maternal Overdose Mortality. LDH Deputy Secretary Dr. Pete Croughan says while the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative increased screening rates, not nearly enou...

For the first time in LSU baseball history, the seventh-ranked Tigers were run-ruled by a non-conference opponent at Alex Box Stadium last night. LSU played a sloppy game in a 13-3 loss to Northwestern State. Demons head coach Chris Bertrand says they got some breaks but took advantage of them. "We were able to ta...

Grand Isle has launched the "Jewel" oyster brand to revitalize its seafood industry through sustainable off-bottom farming. Backed by a 140-thousand-dollar grant from Louisiana Economic Development to JEDCO, the campaign promotes boutique oysters cultivated near the water's surface. JEDCO CEO Jerry Bologna s...

The new secretary for the Louisiana Department of Health is actually a former secretary of that department. Bruce Greenstein had previously served as LDH secretary from 2010 to 2013, during Bobby Jindal's administration. During that time, he was indicted with lying to a grand jury under oath about his alleged involveme...

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advances a bill that would do away with speed cameras in Louisiana. Under current law, all municipalities that use speed enforcement cameras in school zones need to have an agreement in place on how money collected would be split. However, the bill's author, Monroe Republican ...

A bill supported by Gov. Jeff Landry seeks to tighten rules on personal injury attorney advertising, aiming to reduce frivolous lawsuits and lower auto insurance costs. Sponsored by Mandeville Rep. Kim Carver, would introduce stricter advertising standards, including a ban on unverified slogans and requiring disclosure...

The House Ways and Means Committee approves legislation to increase the state tax on vapes and e-cigarettes, but the same panel did not approve a bill to increase Louisiana's tax on cigarettes. 7-4 was the vote against the cigarette tax hike. But Vacherie Representative Ken Brass's legislation to raise the tax on vapes...

The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approves legislation that would result in homeowners receiving an individual income tax credit of up to $10,000 dollars, if they voluntarily pay to install a fortified roof on their home. River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot is the author of the legislation. "If you have ...

The Louisiana Department of Health is launching a new task force to fight waste, fraud and abuse. Undersecretary Drew Maranto says the department will collaborate with several departments in this effort. "LDH will collaborate with LA Doge, the Attorney General's Office, the Legislative Auditor, and members of the ...

Meta is getting the word out to parents about Teen Accounts for Instagram that puts safeguards on accounts of teens under the age of 16 years old that notify parents on how they can check their teens account. Meta Spokesperson Stephanie Otway says over 54 million Teen Accounts are active, offering features like private...