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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).
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 - Blight is an issue lawmakers have tried to tackle every year, but now there’s an attempt to change strategy. Friday, state leaders met at the capitol, discussing potential policies and incentives to stop the dumping of tires and encourage restoration of abandoned buildings. State Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, says statewide policies don’t work when the definition of blight is inconsistent.
Louisiana voters appeared to be in a positive mood when it came to facing 10 amendments on Tuesday’s election ballot. They approved seven of the 10 and voted against the […]
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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...
The Republican Party of Louisiana looks to continue its work after the Nov. 3 election.
A broadband expansion project in St. Tammany Parish adds to growth opportunities for communities across the state by expanding access to reliable, high-speed internet for over one thousand locations, advancing the state's goal of achieving full connectivity across Louisiana. Delivered by Spectrum, this expansion brings reliable broadband service to 940...
COVINGTON – St. Tammany Health System’s flagship St. Tammany Parish Hospital has been recognized as one of Louisiana’s top hospitals, earning the No. 6 spot in Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals rankings for 2027. The Covington hospital also received a separate patient experience award, recognizing its outstanding performance...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The week will start sunny & comfortable across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi, but a noticeable cooldown is on the way. By week’s end, winter jackets will be needed as a strong cold front brings some of the coldest temperatures of the season so far.
South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jen Giragos has been hired as pastry chef at Arnaud's Restaurant. Giragos previously served as head pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan, worked at Emeril Restaurant and owned and operated Wicked Queen Confections. Gina Locatto has...
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 - 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...
Early voting in the Louisiana 2026 midterm elections saw a record turnout of Black voters, making up 34% of the early vote. In Louisiana, Democratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis lost by just 1.76% of the vote. Tulane University political science professor Brandon Davis said the race was close in part because Davis was able to connect with a diverse population of voters.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Republican Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race Tuesday, but in six Southwest Louisiana parishes she received about 60 votes for every 100 that Donald Trump got in 2024. Over the same period, Democratic votes in the area barely moved. Letlow, a Republican congresswoman...
After just announcing they were going to bring back their workforce, John Deere has announced plans to shut down two of its Iowa manufacturing plants over the next several years as part of a broader production shift. Operations for round balers and windrowers will move from Ottumwa to Des Moines,...
Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
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...