Louisiana House speaker expects special session to close gap
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The leader of the Louisiana House says he doesn’t expect lawmakers to pass tax hikes this session to fill a…
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Louisiana payrolls slump in March, reversing February gain
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s unemployment rate ticked back up to 5.8 percent in April from 5.7 percent in March, as more people entered the…
Corps begins next phase of inspections along Mississippi River
NEW ORLEANS, La – The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gage has risen above 15.0 feet prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans…
State regulation of Uber, Lyft moves on to Louisiana Senate
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana House advanced a proposal to join more than 40 other states in regulating ride-hailing services such as Uber and…
Houma women accused of making plans to kill her husband
On May 11, 2017 the Houma Police Department along with the St. Charles Parish Sherriff’s Department conducted a joint investigation about a complaint of Solicitation…
Gov. Edwards Proclaims May 7-13 “State Employee Recognition Week”
BATON ROUGE, La — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has proclaimed May 7-13 “State Employee Recognition Week” in the state of Louisiana. Along…
Scaled-back $29B budget up for debate in Louisiana House
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana House is having an all-day debate about a nearly $29 billion state operating budget proposed for next year….
Experts say early termite swarms in Louisiana not unusual
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana homeowners have reported swarms of Formosan subterranean termites slightly earlier than usual. The New Orleans Advocate reports that the insects…
Road-rage confrontation: Killer of ex-Saint faces sentencing
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who killed former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in an argument following a traffic crash avoided a mandatory…
No rehearing in suit alleging oil industry coastal damage
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s another defeat for a Louisiana flood board’s effort to make oil and gas companies pay for damage to coastal wetlands…
Dad accused of locking teen in horse trailer as punishment
BAKER, La. (AP) — A 71-year-old Louisiana man is accused of locking his teenage son in a horse trailer overnight as punishment. Local news outlets…
$1.6 billion in federal flood aid now available to Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — After months of working through the federal bureaucracy, Louisiana has access to the $1.6 billion in federal aid earmarked by…
Violence Interrupts Easter Egg Hunt in Thibodaux – Two Arrested
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — A man and woman have been arrested after authorities say a lover’s quarrel at an Easter egg hunt led to injuries…
Louisiana lawmakers return Monday to another tax debate
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards will make his case for rewriting Louisiana’s tax laws to legislators slogging back for another session…
Morgan City Police to Host Neighborhood Watch Meeting
The Morgan City Police Department will host a “Neighborhood Watch” meeting for Section 1 which is bordered by Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd to Aycock…
Louisiana state police leader retiring amid rising criticism
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s state police superintendent says he will retire from the job he’s held for nine years, after coming under increasing…
Louisiana health dept to colleges, schools: Watch for mumps
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The state health department says at least six Louisiana State University students have come down with the mumps, and any…
US gas prices rise 2 cents over 2 weeks, to $2.35 a gallon
(AP) — The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 2 cents nationally during the past two weeks, to $2.35. Industry analyst Trilby…
US rig count increases 12 this week to 768; Louisiana up 5
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 12 this week to 768. A year…
Governor John Bel Edwards writes editorial regarding St. Mary Parish road projects
By GOV. JOHN BEL EDWARDS It’s no secret that this region of the state has some of the most beautiful and bountiful areas of southern…
State Senator Troy Brown resigns
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana state senator involved in two domestic violence incidents has resigned, rather than face likely removal by colleagues who…
The Latest: ‘Rainy day’ fund legislation advances in Senate
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Latest on the budget-rebalancing special legislative session (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Senators have started advancing legislation that would…
Governor, legislative leaders negotiate on ‘rainy day’ fund
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Opening day formalities behind them, lawmakers and Gov. John Bel Edwards are trying to negotiate a deal to close Louisiana’s…
Senators seek to expel Senator Troy Brown after domestic abuse pleas
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two Louisiana state senators will try to expel their colleague from the Legislature after he pleaded no contest twice to…
Two Thibodaux Men Sought by State Police as Kidnapping Investigation Continues
Thibodaux, LA – State Police Investigators are asking the public’s assistance in locating two Thibodaux men in reference to an aggravated kidnapping that occurred February…