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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana voters approved a constitutional amendment that limits governors to two terms in office, but experts say it might not apply to current or former governors. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, said the question could draw attention from voters. “There...
CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (TCN) -- A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder and cruelty to juveniles in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son and abandonment of her 1-year-old son in 2024. Law & Crime reports Aaliyah Jack was upset about a child...
Tiny ants, millions strong, are spreading across Louisiana. They don't sting, but they nest in warm electronics and ride in on mulch and potted plants.
NEW ORLEANS — The chances for a sweeping cold front next weekend are increasing. Forecast models show a surge of air running 10 to 20 degrees below normal heading straight for the Gulf Coast. The cold air is expected to arrive around Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. Once again, the big weather change looks set to land on a weekend.
Overnight freezing can turn Louisiana bridges, elevated highways and rural roads into dangerous driving hazards.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) officials requested swift Commission action after discovering an error in the upcoming 2027 regulations. In response, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a declaration of emergency (DOE) and a Notice of Intent (NOI) at its Nov. 5 meeting to adjust bass fishing regulations at the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
Louisiana’s apparent obsession with five fast food chains is more than a passing craving. It reflects the state’s deep ties to chicken culture, regional loyalty, and a taste for brands that feel close to home.
Avoyelles Public Charter High School has announced its Honor Roll for the first nine weeks grading period, recognizing students for their academic achievement and dedication in the classroom. Principal’s List. 1st Grade: Kendall Bernard, Fenily Builodeau, Silas Craft, Ruby Drouin, Remi Ducote, Jace Guillot, Bryce Hukins, Sutton Jeansonne, Everleigh...
Loved ones of 22-year-old Christian Munn-Holliday, who went missing after a crash in Louisiana in September, are continuing the search for her this weekend. Munn-Holliday's mother posted a callout on Facebook for volunteers to help them search on Saturday near the Whiskey Bay exit along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge where she went missing.
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The Justice Department recently awarded Louisiana’s East Baton Rouge Parish a $63.5 million grant through the Model Cities Initiative. The initiative was designed to support the implementation of comprehensive and innovative whole-of-city strategies that reduce crime, restore law and order, … Read More » The post Louisiana parish awarded $63.5M to fight crime appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News .
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana State Police arrested a man accused of vehicular homicide after a crash in Livingston Parish. According to police, troopers were called to a multi-vehicle crash on I-12 near LA Highway 43 in Livingston Parish late Friday night. The crash claimed the life of a 54-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, both of Beavercreek, Ohio.
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Democrat Jamie Davis, who lost to Republican Rep. Julia Letlow by about 25,000 votes, or less than 2%, said money from the National Democratic Party would have “taken us over the top.” The national party did not put funds into his campaign. Davis...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - At least 10 law enforcement agencies in the area recently signed up for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program called 287(g), which targets undocumented residents, the WAFB I-TEAM found. One police chief said the sign-ups come with $3,500 for each officer’s name submitted to...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Football teams around the state learned where they’re headed next today when the Louisiana High School Athletic Association announced playoff pairings. Southwest Louisiana schools and their Bi-District matchups are listed here. Click on the division to see the full bracket. *Local teams bolded below*
Dustin McAnn figured the wooden survey stake he found in front of his barn in early August marked a water leak. They’re common on his cattle farm in LaSalle Parish, so he didn’t think much of it. A few days later, neighbors started calling. Entergy, they told him,...