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Louisiana Sends Search And Rescue Teams To Florida
About 90 first responders from Louisiana have been deployed to Florida to assist with search and rescue operations that will likely occur along the panhandle as a result of Hurricane Michael.
Monroe Teen Becomes Youngest Person To Fly Solo Around The World
18-year-old Mason Andrews of Monroe is now the youngest person to fly solo around the globe in an airplane.
Louisiana Gets Low Ranking For Teaching Conditions
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on the Best and Worst States for Teachers and Louisiana ranks as the 4th worst place to teach after analyzing 22 key metrics, including income growth potential and teacher safety.
United Cajun Navy Making Rescues During Hurricane Florence
The United Cajun Navy is currently in North Carolina as the area is experiencing massive flooding from Hurricane Florence.
Tropical Storm Gordon Eyeing Louisiana-Mississippi Coast
Southeast Louisiana is under a tropical storm warning as tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 36 hours.
Labor Day Weekend Marking 10-year Anniversary of Hurricane Gustav
Saturday marked the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Gustav making landfall near Cocodrie with 105 mile-per-hour winds.
Switchblades Legalized Across Louisiana
The devices have been banned for decades.
U.S. Senate passes legislation to honor Steve Gleason with Congressional Gold Medal
The US Senate approves legislation to honor former Saints standout and ALS advocate Steve Gleason with the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest honor a citizen can receive from Congress.
Bill To Train, Equip Cajun Navy For Disaster Response Passes
The state House approves legislation that supporters say will help the Cajun Navy and other volunteer groups have a greater impact during disasters.
Teacher Gun Bill Fails In House Committee
Lawmakers debated more than two hours over the issue that was killed in committe on a 7-9 vote.
Louisiana Set To Overhaul Voting Booths
Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the new machines will function much like the older ones, but feature newer, crisper screens and be easy to set up.
Ag Commissioner Mike Strain Has Cautions About Easter Eggs
Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s important to use the correct dyes when coloring your eggs.
Elmer Chocolate Helping Louisiana Celebrate Easter Once Again
Elmer Chocolate in Ponchatoula is carrying on a 163-year-old tradition as Easter approaches this weekend.
Crawfish In Good Supply For Easter Holiday Weekend
Easter weekend is the peak demand for crawfish eating.
Shaq Kicks Off Lafayette High Fund Drive
Shaq kicked off the fund drive off with a message of encouragement to the students.
We Could Possibly See Booze Delivered To Our Doorsteps
A bill to allow the home delivery of factory sealed alcohol beverages to your front door has passed a Louisiana Senate Judiciary committee.
Saints & Pelicans Owner Gayle Benson Plans On Keeping Teams In New Orleans
Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson spoke for the first time since her husband’s death at the NFL Owners meeting on Monday in Orlando, Florida.
Governor Edwards Opposes Arming Teachers In The Classroom
Governor John Bel Edwards says he does not like the idea of arming teachers in the classroom.
Wake Bill Advances To Senate Floor
Senator Dan Claitor’s bill that would make it a crime to generate wakes that damage property while driving a vehicle through flooded streets has passed through committee and is on its way to the senate floor.
Flu Season Finally Easing Up In Louisiana
State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch credits an aggressive flu shot drive for the drop in influenza cases.