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Duck hunters welcome much colder fronts

This weekend’s cold front and colder front predicted to push Friday into south Louisiana — the forecast is calling for a 38-degree morning in seven days — has duck hunters more than ready to take to blinds in Louisiana’s West Zone for Saturday’s first segment of a 60-day season.

Louisiana · 2d
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Louisiana health officials monitor amoeba found in tap water

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Louisiana Department of Health is monitoring cases of an amoeba found in tap water that can cause infections of the eyes, sinuses, and brain. In the last two years, health officials have tracked 10 cases of Acanthamoeba infections in the state. Who is affected. The...

Louisiana · 3h
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travelmag.com

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This Louisiana Levee Trail Offers 13 Miles Of Mississippi River Cycling And Waterfront Views

A paved bike path runs on top of a levee, high above the Mississippi River, for roughly 13 miles. Cargo ships drift past while you pedal. That alone sounds like a pretty great way to spend a morning. The path is 15 feet wide, with separate lanes for bikes and...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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Louisiana native, comedian Theo Von to reign as Bacchus for 2027 parade

Louisiana-born comedian and podcast host has been named the king of the Krewe of Bacchus for the 2027 Mardi Gras season. Theo Von will reign as Bacchus LVIII when the krewe's 58th annual parade rolls Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Known for his Southern humor and storytelling, Von hosts the popular...

New Orleans, LA · 14h
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United Cajun Navy launches 7th search for missing Texas woman

IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — More than a month after Christian Munn Holliday disappeared following a crash on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, her family and volunteers returned to Whiskey Bay Saturday to continue searching for her. Christian ‘Chrissy” Munn Holliday, 22, of Texas, disappeared Sept. 30. Louisiana State Police...

Iberville Parish, LA · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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Buc-ee’s Is Coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027

A new Buc-ee’s can mean a new place to fill up and, for some people, a new place to clock in. Construction has already started at each site, though opening dates are still targets. Here are the new Buc-ee’s stores coming to Louisiana, North Carolina and Georgia in 2027....

North Carolina · 2d

hoodline.com

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Louisiana Rape Kit Tracker Works, But 337 Kits Went Unsubmitted, Auditor Finds

Louisiana's system for tracking sexual assault kits meets the letter of state law, but a new audit found that 337 of 1,879 kits collected statewide between July 2024 and December 2025 still had not been submitted as of February 2026. The audit also found that more than a quarter of kits collected during that same period missed law-enforcement pickup timeframes, raising fresh questions about how well the state is keeping promises made to survivors when it built the system.

Louisiana · 8h

westcentralsbest.com

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Louisiana maximizes first-year Rural Health Transformation funding to strengthen rural hospitals, health, and communities

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has completed the first year of funding awards through the Louisiana Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), directing the maximum funding allowable under federal guidelines to support rural facilities while advancing a broader strategy to improve health outcomes and strengthen rural communities across the state.

Louisiana · 9h

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20 Louisiana Yard Plants And Seeds Dog Owners Should Keep Out Of Reach

Louisiana yards are full of color, shade, and blooms almost all year long. Some of those pretty plants, though, can upset a curious dog’s body if chewed or swallowed. You do not need to rip out your whole garden to keep your pup safe. Knowing which plants and seeds to watch lets you enjoy your yard and relax a little more.

Louisiana · 1d

bizneworleans.com

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Imminent Federal THC Ban Threatens Local Businesses

NEW ORLEANS — After being named Greater New Orleans’ fastest-growing company earlier this year and recently selling its 20 millionth can, Crescent Canna faces a federal restriction that could make its popular Crescent 9 THC Seltzer illegal to sell beginning Dec. 11. The New Orleans-based beverage manufacturer has already laid off approximately 20 employees as the deadline approaches, threatening the future of a business that has expanded into more than 8,500 retail locations across 20 states.

New Orleans, LA · 8h

kalb.com

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CMA Red-Carpet Controversy

Fellow musicians are rallying around Louisiana native Sammy Kershaw, who said the Country Music Association won’t let him walk the red carpet.

Louisiana · 8h

KPLC TV

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Documentary screening highlights Louisiana’s disappearing Cajun prairies

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A documentary screening in Lake Charles on Sunday brought attention to Louisiana’s disappearing Cajun prairies and how residents can help restore native plants in their own yards. The city hosted a screening of “Louisiana Grass Roots” at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center....

Lake Charles, LA · 21h

Country Herald

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Louisiana Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Louisiana Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

Louisiana · 5h

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Nonprofits sue Louisiana Public Service Commission over “Lightning Directive”

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Three Louisiana nonprofits filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Louisiana Public Service Commission’s adoption of a procedural rule called the “Lightning Directive.”. What the directive does. The plaintiffs say the directive allows utilities such as Entergy to skip certain standard procedural steps...

Louisiana · 9h

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Community Coastal Day spotlights work to protect and restore Louisiana's coast

BATON ROUGE - Dozens of people took part in the fourth annual Community Coastal Day at the LSU Center for River Studies in Baton Rouge. The family-friendly event highlighted the work being done to protect and restore Louisiana's coast. Coastal experts called the coast an irreplaceable asset that needs to...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

backfirenews.com

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A 21-Minute Alexandria Stop Over a 100-Foot Blinker Rule Allegedly Included a Frisk, and the Fifth Circuit Won’t Toss Most of the Case

Louisiana wants your blinker on for at least the last 100 feet before a turn. Under La. R.S. 32:104, a driver turning left or right must signal continuously for at least the last 100 feet before the turn. That one measurement is now the hinge of a federal case. Two Alexandria police officers tried to end the case early with qualified immunity, and the Fifth Circuit refused, at least on the claims that matter most to drivers.

Louisiana · 6h

WGNO

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Suit alleges LPSC illegally adopted rule to allow data centers to skip regulatory steps

Three Louisiana non-profits have filed a lawsuit against the Louisiana Public Service Commission over a procedural rule, alleging it will be used to help build two data centers in Louisiana.

Louisiana · 7h

Yahoo!

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New scholarships support former foster youth at LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — First lady Melania Trump visited Louisiana State University to highlight a $7.2 million investment in students who have experienced foster care. The funds will create a permanent scholarship fund at LSU. For many who have experienced foster care, figuring out how to cover...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

alt923.com

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Taste of Winter Arrives Late This Week Along The Gulf Coast

Highs will stay in the 60s Friday through Sunday! A taste of winter is on the way for the Gulf Coast late this week into the weekend of November 13–15. A large dip in the jet stream will send a strong cold front south toward the Gulf Coast and Florida, bringing temperatures 5 to 15 degrees or more below average in some areas.

Mississippi · 4h