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Bill To Fight School Bullying Heads To Senate
The bill gives teachers a wide leniency to teachers to “take all steps deemed necessary” to the bullying, including involving the police, and personally restraining the offending student.
LSP: 12-Year-Old Shoots And Kills 7-Year-Old Brother
Louisiana State Police say a 12-year-old shot and killed his seven-year-old brother in the north Louisiana town of Lake Providence Monday.
U.S. Rep Clay Higgins Proposes School Safety Bills
Higgins says it’s time to reevaluate just who is charged with protecting students.
I-10 Work Starts Saturday By Lake Charles To Impact Traffic For 4 Months
Motorists are advised to use I-210 as a detour around Lake Charles while work takes place.
Invasive Snail Invades Crawfish Ponds
An invasive species of snail is posing a threat to bayou crawfish harvests, after recently shutting down a 220 acre farm.
House Republicans Consider Renewing One-cent State Sales Tax
House Republicans are looking at renewing at least some or all of the temporary one cent sales tax as a way to address a looming one billion dollar shortfall.
Louisiana Gets Green Light For The Enforcement Of Many Traffic Safety Laws
The Bayou State is one of seven listed as a “best state” in the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety report
Crawfish Season Might See Slight Delay Due To Cold Snap
Crawfish season in Louisiana may be slightly delayed this year thanks to last week’s arctic blast, but the good news is that they did survive.
Gov. Edwards Declares State Of Emergency
Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a State of Emergency due to the hazardous winter weather conditions.
Visitors To The Myrtles Get A Surprise Guest In Their Group Photo
The Myrtles Plantatio0n has long had a reputation for being a very spooky tourist destination.
Documentary Brings Light To The 2013 Bayou Corne Sinkhole
“Forgotten Bayou” aired at the Vermillion Center in Lafayette last night and the producer has plans to host the film in other areas of the state.
Officials Say Angola Rape Allegations False, Unfounded
Officials arre blaming a Baton Rouge TV news reporter for spawning the allegations
Slain NOPD Officer Identified, Shooter Is Under Arrest
Chief Michael Harrison says police are still investigating what exactly happened.
Fund Started To Help Slain Officer’s Family
The fund is being started to aid families of those members of the Lafayette PD killed in the line of duty.
North La. Mom Arrested For Allegedly Killing Newborn, Putting Him In Dumpster
The mother was arrested for killing the baby that was only one day old.
Opelousas Police: 38-Year-Old Man Beats Elderly Driver In Road Rage Incident
The attack happened after the 72-year-old victim supposedly cut off the suspect and they pulled over.
One Year Later, Flood Recovery Still Ongoing
This weekend marks one year since south Louisiana was inundated with a 1,000-year rain event.
Smoking Ban To Take Effect In Lafayette
Beginning tomorrow--August 1--smoking will no longer be permitted at bars in Lafayette.
Toledo Bend Earns Spot In Top Five Bass Fishing Lakes In Central U.S.
Louisiana is not called Sportsman's Paradise or no reason.
Louisiana Ranks 9th For Structurally Deficient Rural Bridges
State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says that’s not surprising, as he just had to close a bridge in Vernon Parish.