Severe Storms Saturday: Louisiana Mardi Gras Parades Affected?

From Shreveport to Alexandria and southward to Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, almost all of Louisiana was under the gun for severe storms and flooding rains during the day on Wednesday. While much of the southern half of the state was under a …

French immersion schools expand across Louisiana, reviving cultural heritage

French immersion schools are expanding throughout Louisiana, showing the cultural importance of preserving the Loouisiana-French dialect. This past October, France extended its agreement with the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana to send …

Federal judge blocks Louisiana’s police ‘buffer zone’ law; criminal justice professor weighs in

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - 25 feet. That’s how far you must stay back from a working law enforcement officer after being instructed to do so, according to a state law that took effect last year. Law enforcement told us the legislation would improve …

Why are people leaving Louisiana? A new report says slow job growth.

Wednesday, local nonprofit The Data Center published Pathways to Prosperity, examining what’s behind Louisiana’s population decline. NEW ORLEANS — Since 2020, Louisiana’s population has declined by roughly 50,000 people, according to census data. Much of …

The Breakdown: Extradition of NY doctor unlikely in Louisiana abortion case

A closer look at the New York Shield law, which may protect a doctor indicted in Louisiana in a first-of-its-kind abortion criminal case. NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: A closer look at the New York Shield law, which may protect a doctor indicted in …

Dowd, Rigsby score 19 in Troy’s 74-56 win against Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Thomas Dowd and Myles Rigsby both had 19 points in Troy’s 74-56 win over Louisiana on Wednesday night. Dowd also contributed 12 rebounds for the Trojans (16-9, 9-4 Sun Belt Conference). Rigsby shot 7 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 …

Louisiana Superintendent of Education visits Claiborne Elementary

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Louisiana Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley visited Claiborne Elementary to talk about Louisiana’s progress in education. In 2019, Louisiana ranked 49th in education and now the state ranks at 32nd. Dr. Brumley said he …

Federal judge blocks Louisiana's police 'buffer zone' law

Louisiana seeks extradition of New York doctor accused of aiding in mail-order abortion

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's attorney general said Wednesday she had filed paperwork requesting the extradition of a New York doctor accused of supplying abortion-causing drugs to West Baton Rouge Parish to face criminal charges. New York's governor …

Open Waters Louisiana hosts event for teens to explore maritime careers

BATON ROUGE - Open Waters Louisiana and "We Work the Waterways" teamed up Wednesday to host an event for teenagers wanting to explore maritime careers.  Members of the legislature and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority also …